Sauk River: White Chuck River to Darrington

Trip

Whitewater Packraft - Sauk River: White Chuck River to Darrington

We will run a fun class 3 whitewater section.

  • Class III+ River
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.5 mi

Our goal is to run an enjoyable class III river.  

River section to be determined based on conditions:  Candidates are:

  1. Sauk from Whitechuck
  2. Silly Stilly
  3. NF Nooksack
  4. NF Skykomish

Look for e-mail in the days before.

Route/Place

Sauk River: White Chuck River to Darrington


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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, one or more as needed for the trip 
  • Spare paddle, one or more
  • First Aid kit
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