Ken Knight and I had a little exchange going in another thread in which I pulled in my horns a bitbut having spent 10 years guiding wilderness canoe trips and many more as an avid paddler, it's hard for me to not react strongly. All recordings are now online! Thank you for posting the pictures on your blog. I will adopt that when discussing with people interested in the sport. My chest is 45" and so this is the size I weighed. Become a BCP Supporting Member and kiss them all goodbye. We never even saw a single backpacker throughout the entire . Packrafting is a unique sportyou carry your inflatable boat on your back to access the water. 1. Standard technique: feet down, chest up. One article suggests that he was missing for days, but I suspect this is just a google translate issue. You can now take guided packrafting trips in Wind River Country. These packrafts are designed for excitement whether bouncing down a river or cruising over wave trains. Strong fjords winds are also common. The Forager, Gnarwhal and Wolverine are from . Rescue personnel recovered Peters packraft but had to discontinue search efforts due to high water conditions. An alpine valley at over 10,500 feet deep in the Wind River Range, Titcomb Basin lies below peaks on the Continental Divide that soar 3,000 feet above the Titcomb Lakes, the highest of which is 13,745-foot Fremont Peak. If fast is more your speed, rent a motor boat or a jet ski from the marina and cruise around with an engine doing the work. Started on a Friday at noon, finished on a Monday at noon, 2 hr. He is personable, knowledgeable about the Arctic, and has excellent group management skills. I believe Forrest quotes the minimum at about 300. He was wearing a life vest but not a dry suit. Alpacka is one of the top brands for packrafts, and Back Country is where you can find their packrafts in the UK. This was home water for him. Thanks for putting this together and keeping the risks real. TRAIL DAYS ONLINE! Thanks to Konstantin Gridnevskiy and Taras Popov for sharing this information. 5.0. Obviously this river is not suitable for our 16 footer, though! We cant know for sure, but the leash seems most likely to have caused entanglement. At this time of year the water will likely be cold (but not snow fed), so please make sure you have appropriate cold water packrafting gear. A good starting point is to keep a visual of this model in mind, recognize and acknowledge all of the little decisions that can lead to an incident. Wyoming Rivers Cooperative is strategically located just 2 hours from Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole Wyoming, nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains. Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. The common themes in these > accidents are cold, surprisingly swift water, and insufficie >. The vastness of the wilderness virtually demanded that I go see it. All recordings are now online! These creeks are punctuated by class 6 drops, commiting gorges and other excitement. 51 cumecs on Saturday, 40 on Sunday. It ended up being a two minute swim. afternoon naps were a requirement on Saturday and Sunday; these dogs were barkin! For another place to enjoy a quiet romp around the water, head up the Loop Road above Bruces Bridge in Sinks Canyon into the Shoshone National Forest. The Wind River Range is one of the best backpacking + climbing wildernesses in the lower 48. Login or become a member to post in the member forums! We do some river canoeing and sea kayaking, now I have to add desert paddling to the to-do list. I underestimated the river and capsized in a river-wide ledge. ", "Of all outfitters with whom we have worked (and that is quite a number), you were by far the most organized and responsive. Is the Aug 24-25 class still a go? Visit the BCP store for more information. It can be found at the south end of Beaver Park. Fishing can be for everyonewhether you want to spend an afternoon hanging out on a riverbank or go on a multi-day expedition. To be honest, my first reaction is that it's wacked. Imagine this: waking up to the smell of crackling bacon, watching morning sunlight hit the Dinwoody Cirque and listening to a Clarks nutcracker sing from a whitebark pine outside your tent. It appears to have been windy on the fjord on the day he disappeared. Waters with > Class 3 or strainers etc. I stretched the neck gasket over a large muscle-milk container for a day or two and it was still just a little tight. Packraft ForumFairbanks Daily News Miner, page 1 and 6. The crux of the route was finding the trail to Granite Lake. In the summer of 2015 a German paddler disappeared in the Sndre Strmfjord near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. He was paddling down the fjord during a multi-day trip. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Join. But if Im going to be taking several days off from work, I want the intention behind a trip to make me feel like every moment is worthwhile. Post new content to the community including gear swaps, reviews, trip reports and more! There is a challenging rapid 500m upriver, and it seems likely that he tipped there and swam until he was pinned on the undercut rock. Were going to be down in Pinedale over Labor Day weekend and wanted to get a gage to see if folks had ever checked out the Green River Lakes area this late in the year. (sorry could not figure out how to post a narrative does it go here?). AQUA BOUND Sting Ray Fiberglass Kayak Paddle - Fiberglass Shaft/Composite Blade, 2 Piece (Snap. Too many people are afraid to share their near miss stories for fear of judgement. The water temperature was not cold. Consider it an insulation layer in camp a very bulky vest and pillow. For fisherman an Alpacka in the Winds is an ideal way to fish some of the remote alpine lakes in search of the elusive goldon trout. I am very interested in cruising mild river conditions during an extended backpacking trek at some point in the future. ADN News articleCity of Valdez press release. Peter was wearing full personal protective equipment (dry suit, PFD, helmet). The analogy that comes to mind is going back to using cloths line to "protect" climbing routes becaues of it's handling characteristics while in your pack. ", "That feeling of wide open wonder, the possibilities for nearly limitless wandering, and the image of those proud caribouthat will stay with me a long time", "Our guide was an encyclopedia on legs. The Hollyford-Pyke loop is probably NZ's most classic packrafting trip. The skill is in the fishers ability to mimic naturenoticing what bugs are hatching on the underside of rocks, what flies are wriggling on the surface of the still pools of eddies and learning where the fish like to hang out. Thanks for your post. Duration 14 Days Level . I packarafted a small area of the wind river range last July (2016) at the green river lakes trail head/ campground. The Wind River Range exists in a NW to SE layout and consumes around 100 miles in terms of length, and consuming an area of 2.25 MILLION acres! The Wind River lies in the northern half of the Yukon Territory, Canada just south of the Arctic Circle. Some of them are only runnable in the early summer when the melting snows keep them flooded. Transportation beyond Fairbanks, food while in the wilderness, stoves, cooking & eating utensils, boats, paddles, life jackets, safety & repair gear and professional guide service. The Wind's crystal-clear waters are perfect and you can hike the alpine ridges. I had been to the Cirque of the Towers area as a Boy Scout, somehow singeing my hair with white gas, leaving plenty of trace by rolling rocks down scree slopes, and then managing to get lost on my way back to the car. Courses Instruction. Two weeks after running sections of the lower Mat with Marty he led the same group of 4 on Lions head. If you are into adventures, you must raft the Escalante River. Saw no one on the porcupine trails and most people on the highline trail. A Membership is required to post in the forums. About the Iceland accident: victim was Bjorn Debacker, a 41-year old Belgian Engineer. Weather permitting, we catch our plane back to civilization. Even here in the Southeast, the rule is dress for the swim. It is a harsh environment with very short summers, 24-hour daylight, strong winds, unrelenting terrain, grizzly bears, wolves, hazardous rivers, and no help for as far as you can imagine. TRIP DETAILS South Bay Board Co. - SUP Paddleboard Paddles - 4 Piece & 2 Piece Kayak/Paddle Board Paddle Options. Marty had extensive wilderness experiences throughout his lifetime. The reporting party was reached and assisted within hours, and the missing packrafter was found, deceased, on rocks farther downriver. If you prefer the calm of floating rivers and lakes without a fishing rod in your hands, there are a lot of places and options for adventure in Fremont County. Far East Alaska Range Luc Mehl. Martys was custom extended approx. Sport-boating anything Class III and over must of course be done in solid foam PFD I think! Hey Luc, Thanks for putting energy into this. The trip can also be combined with the Arrigetch Peaks Backpacking Trip.. Departs from Fairbanks, AK. This feature requires an active Backpacking Light Membership. Packrafting is very simple. Like the fiber from the tropical tree? No intent to chide. WIND RIVER, YUKON. A common itinerary involves riding a bus into the park, disembarking and hiking south from the Denali Park Road, and then floating a river back to the road.Alternatively, your trip might involve floating north from the Denali Park Road, and hiking back via the same or a . Winner Creek to 20 Mile Packraft. It has these additional benefits: it can be worn under a properly sized windshirt or rainwear for insulation, in lieu of a high loft vest; the two side straps and the accordion style foam on the sides allow a comfortable athletic fit for paddling; and there is an elastic safety loop that locks the zipper in place. The Wind River Range is home to 228 named mountains, highest and most prominent of which is Gannet Peak (13,802ft/4207m) - the tallest peak in Wyoming. A Premium or Unlimited Membership* is required to view the rest of this article. Google Earth, GaiaGPS, topo maps and more. What Ive learned is that you can be reasonably comfortable in a drysuit even in warmer weather wear lightest layers or shorts under it. All boats were Alpacka Llamas. Jeff worked in the boating safety sector of the Coast Guard (a competent swimmer) and had assisted/completed swiftwater training in May of this year. On 18-19.08.21 it drizzled, the water level rose. Mine uses 5/8" nylon straps with side release buckles attached to 1/2" miniature grommets in the pad's RF welded rim. Nizina River (CL II+) Medium to Hard 1-3 days $$$ A classic Alaskan river . Continuing to encourage drysuit use in the packrafting community is important. There are incredible opportunities in town or just a short hike away. There has been some discussion about how they were able to rent boats without safety equipment. I'm packrafting the 117-mile-long Tay, Scotland's longest and most powerful river, from source to sea, and this kind of excitement is par for the course. Richard, we pulled into camp late and didn't want to inflate our rafts until morning, but yes, they are actually pretty comfy. It gets worn around the front of the chest, it's not long enough to go around your back. Jaymes overturned his boat and was quickly separated from his partner. Ryan, thanks that paints a picture of small, semi-technical, low volume streams. Marty was swift water rescue trained, as was boater #3. The average packraft falls somewhere in the $800-$1000 range, which is a pretty penny for people just looking to get into the sport. It is not clear if they were in the boat or swimming when they came into contact with the debris. Bubbles(?) We have been up to Green River Lakes a couple of times, most recently fall 2015, and I packrafted out to the lakes on the upper stretch of the green in Sept. 2014. In this case it is likely that Peter didnt get to see the hardest rapids from the road, he was in a boat that wasnt designed for whitewater, the water was high, wood was likely in the river, and maybe the biggest hole: he was paddling alone. Other reviews submitted talk about crowds of people, overuse and even litter. I didnt fish on that trip, but can tell you that we did catch numerous fish in the streams between the upper and lower lakes the next summer. Morning came, inflated boat and enjoyed a leisurely paddle with no portages! If you know details, please do not post them as comments on this page until (if/when) a public incident report is available. The rapids consist of steep drops and boulder gardens, as described in this link: river description (go to [4]). Any late season info you could provide would be helpful! We are positioned for easy access to many Wyoming Rivers and currently offer raft and packraft trips on the Popo Agie River, Wind River, Sweetwater River, and Green River. Backcountry access Bettles, AK. If you havent fly fished before and are looking for a little bit more of a wild day, you could enjoy a day of guided fly fishing. Im looking forward to not updating this page. P.K. It is likely that a dry suit would have made a huge difference. Elkhart/Titcomb/Knapsack/Shannons Pass loop back to Elkhart, or continue to Green River Lakes Trailhead? Unrestricted access to all forums, plus the ability to post and start new threads. Lodging, non-camp meals, personal clothing and gear, waterproof river bag, fishing gear, and fishing license. American Whitewater Incident ReportJohn Quimby, personal communication. Cold rains and snow are possible, but mostly, bad weather might come in the form of rain. We camped next to the car and woke to find snow blowing horizontally. August 17, 2015 Backpacking Trips, Featured Trip Reports, Trip Reports. I went to a couple of paddling shops and weighed all of the L/XL PFDs they had on display. There was a rafting death on the Landsborough River recentlya really popular wilderness packrafting trip. Make sure you have your biggest net ready to go. after a looong drive today but couldn't resist posting this photo, taken this morning during a packrafting descent of Boulder Creek in WY's Wind Rivers: Thanks to my partner, Joel Walthall (BPL Sales Mgr) for taking a GREAT shot for me! I capsized in Iceland. https://www.terracestandard.com/news/search-called-off-for-nass-river-kayaker/https://www.haidagwaiiobserver.com/news/belgian-man-linked-as-possible-missing-kayaker-in-nass-river/. Facts are very limited because the boater was alone with no witnesses. If AW isnt a good fit, maybe APA would host something? Theres beautiful hiking in the area, for after you get your fill of time on the water. American Whitewater Incident ReportGreg Mills, personal communication. As part of the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic, Rob Kehrer (44) and Greg Mills portaged the Tana River Canyon (Class IV), putting in below the technical features. I bought the Kokatat Swift Entry drysuit with relief zipper. Check out Lander-based Wyoming Rivers Cooperative for details (they also offer incredible rafting trips). we offer plenty of courses that include rafting, canoeing, kayaking, packrafting and rescue. Luc, thanks for caring, researching, and publishing! Wind River Range North: Beartooth Publishing; USGS 7.5 minute topographical Maps: New Fork Lakes; Squaretop Mountain; and Gannett Peak available at www.store.usgs.gov; Books: Ron Adkison, Hiking Wyoming's Wind River Range. Video 3: River Hazards Run time: 1 minute 37 seconds Authors note: this list is by no means exhaustive of all of the incredible activities, outfitters and shops in Wind River Country. Little headwind on the lakes, so the flat-water paddling wasnt that slow. Photo: Getty. This is the first verified packraft fatality due to entanglement. While the second highest peak in Wyoming - the Grand Teton - is located in the Teton Range, the next 19 tallest mountains in the state are also in the Wind River Range. Youll live with the sun and relish in the outstanding combination of mellow current pulling your boat along and the excitement of stretches of rapids. For longer adventures, you can get wild with multi-day expeditions. Hi Jay, yeah, a $50 PFD and $600 drysuit might have saved three of these lives. Scott A packraft paddles much more like a river boat than a canoe, raft, or a touring kayak. He had a perimeter line in addition to bow and stern painters. Hot showers are in order! Packrafting is a unique sportyou carry your inflatable boat on your back to access the water. Marty lived above the Matanuska River near the Lions Head run. Climbed Squaretop the next day via the 3rd/4th class scramble from Granite Lake. Find Bens essays, trip reports, gear reviews, paintings, songs, and other work at benkilbourne.com. Neither boater wore PFDs (or drysuits, I assume). Pack less. Packrafts are known as very forgiving crafts. Step 3: Picking a Paddle A few companies make packraft-specific paddles, like the Werner Pack-Tour M and Alpacka's Ninja. Nope. Denali provides a wide range of rivers to run in the park, from wide, braided streams to deep, boulder-strewn rivers. 2022 Dates July 17-21 (1 space left) Leaving Fairbanks we fly 300 miles, over the Yukon River, to the small town of Arctic Village. The Classic: Titcomb Basin Trailhead Start: Elkhart Park Mileage: 29-30 miles RT Trip Type: Out-and-back The article does not discuss prior experience but mentions that they had life jackets and insufficient insulation layers given the water temperature. But that just wasnt going to cut it for me this time. My only gripe with the MTI Livery is lack of pockets. Interesting to see the bridge is still there bout burned in fires a few times Contemplated a thru hike along the Verde years ago, but never did. But you dont need to hike 15 miles to 12,000 feet above sea level if you dont want to. Select a suitable river (class 1 -2 ) by picking one, close to your home, from the book, "California White Water A Guide to the Rivers". One-meter waves were reported on shore after the incident. Seems like a beautiful float so we were hoping to get a hike in and then check it out - if the water was reasonable. 12 day backpacking and packrafting in Gates of the Arctic, Alaska. The group had committed to portaging all of the gorges, but Stephen re-assessed and decided to run the first gorge, alone. Anfibio is also making a really light, less that 2 pound, dry suit. We set up camp and enjoy our first night in the wilderness. It's hard to imagine a trip that's as action-packed and scenic as packrafting the Escalante River in Utah. Take your own kayak, canoe or raft, and enjoy the serenity of places like Boysen Reservoir and State Park near Shoshoni. Rescuers responded to a PLB (personal location beacon) SOS call. Ryan In the photo Packraftingboulder8 the pack rafts are outside the shelters. Please post more pics if you have time or put them on your blog. He then intended to float to the Alcan Highway in the Yukon. Close calls are abundant within the packrafting community, serious injuries and fatalities have been rare. 02:45. For spectacular river fly fishing, check out the North or the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie, the Green River or the Little Popo Agie. Theres a boat ramp and full marina to help meet your needs, and the serenity of the still water makes a perfect spot for some quality bird watching. All boaters had dry suits, helmets and PFDs. His experiences on the land, whether triumphant or thwarted by events either in or out of his control, have provided the foundation for the work he does. Whoever you choose to go with, extended time in the mountains fishing is a must. Rescuers were notified, but unable to save him. Temperatures range from the 20s to 70s. You mentioned to me in an email that you have terrific guides - you do indeed. Become a member today! Perfect conditions. And theres something for everyone: whether youre looking for a mild day relaxing by the water, or a wild multi-day adventure, weve got something for you. The general plan is to start at the Spring Creek trailhead near Pinedale, spend a few days hiking and fishing our way over into the green river drainage, and then floating out to Green River lakes. Ive been in touch with American Whitewater about trying to get packrafts listed as their own category (they keep statistics on non-US rivers too). You base camp on the river and paddle a different section each day. Very nice. And, for now anyways, they're all permit-free. Refine your skills before committing to a day of it. You mention "a few weeks back", and "fall colors". Insufficient safety equipment (PFD and/or drysuit) was common in the earlier incidents, and perhaps less so more recently. Did you leave them there overnight? Green River Seedskedee in April: Float or Class I Weber River through Coalville Class I or the Long Bear from Hilliard to Evanston in May: Class I to III Pacific Creek near Jackson May: Class II North Platte near Casper, WY in May: Float Upper Green River from Green River Lakes to Whiskey Bend (near Cora, WY) in June: Class II Authorities recovered a black and yellow inflatable kayak on the 25th, and the paddler one week later. The Nizina is Class II where Aidan flipped out of his boat, but very cold and choked with glacial silt. Once born, his explorations have taken him all over the west, but especially the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau. The adventure range of packrafts are versatile and varied. In the absence of a real freeze-up before your trip, I imagine it will be fine but there may be a few cobble bars youll have to walk or scoot through. Lessons learned: Discuss rescue methods and plans before the run, practice boat reentry often, have communication devices inside dry suit, have contact numbers for each boater and rescue services (911 did an excellent job in this case and could locate caller). Thanks for the video, I was having a hard time wrapping my head around reeds and strainers, but seeing what you were dealing with makes it very clear. These are the fatalities Im familiar > with; all but one have occurred in Alaska. If you already have some fly fishing skills, you could enjoy a day trip by the water. Get unlimited access to all our online education (*Unlimited membership required). Youtube videos of his boat dont show any perimeter lines, but do show a red leash connecting his paddle to the spray skirt grab loop. A much cheaper, and smarter, alternative is to rent a packraft from Packraft America. This route offers 39 miles of class I & class II rapids, numerous sandy beaches to camp on, and some of the most scenic landscape you will ever see. Wyoming's Wind River Range offers one of the most scenic and rewarding backpacking trips in the Lower 48. The water was high, estimated at three times median flow. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. I have some friends with some gnarly stories. The Windriver Range offers some of the lower 48's wildest country. Trip Highlights The Brooks Range, packrafting, mountain scenery and true wilderness.. Trip Options We can sort up near the headwaters for a longer journey or midway down river for a shorter option. This is not a part of the world that can be taken lightly. 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