packrafting with
Our Team
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPLY STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND MOTIVATION TO SAFELY PURSUE THEIR PACKRAFT ADVENTURES
Jim
Owner - ACA Whitewater Instructor, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Advanced Wilderness First Aid
Jim is the owner of PackRafting Alaska, formerly Alaska Kayak Academy. Jim started the company in 2005 as a whitewater kayaking school. Over time the emphasis has moved to packrafts due the huge demand. He loves to teach and share his love for rivers with others. He has been paddling whitewater rivers for over 50 years!! He has a love for all outdoor sports, but a special love of rivers. At season end, he loves to spend the fall exploring the canyons of south east Utah, backcountry ice skating , and down hill skiing.
Your First Class Starts here
This Level 1 course is for students and visitors alike. A great experience for anyone who wants to test out packrafting. Designed to teach the basics for any level of adventurer. We will cover how to use and paddle a packraft, river safety basics and how to execute entry-level packraft trips in class I rivers.
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