North Fork Nooksack River

Trip

Whitewater Packraft - North Fork Nooksack River

We will do a class III drainage from Rainier to Baker that has reasonable flow. Leader permission required if you have not paddled a class III river with me before.

  • Class III River
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi

Details will be sent out via email after registration closes. 

Likely options are NF Nooksack, SF Stillaguamish, NF Skykomish, Upper White, Sauk from Whitechuck. 

Route/Place

North Fork Nooksack River


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Minimum Equipment for each participant 

  • Packraft, with grab lines on bow and stern
  • Paddle, sized for a packraft
  • Life jacket, PFD Class III or better
  • Whitewater helmet
  • Drysuit or thick wetsuit
  • Closed-toe shoes, no sandals
  • Spare clothing
  • Boat repair kit
  • Waterproof Whistle
  • Minimum Equipment for the party

Minimum Equipment for the party 

  • Rescue rope and throw bag
  • Spare paddle
  • First Aid kit
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