Danielle Graham
Our Introduction to Flatwater Packrafting course is a basic introductory course that teaches you how to safely and proficiently packraft on lakes and slow rivers, as well as how to backpack with your packraft. The course begins September 3, 2025 and is suitable for anyone who desires an introduction to packrafting equipment, gear, and paddling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Course and Field Trip Material
The course includes one lecture and three outings:
- An evening lecture to introduce and try on gear, and cover basic skills
- A paddling field trip on a lake to learn and practice skills
- A paddling field trip on a class I river
- An overnight hiking-paddling-camping experience trip
- Short videos and resources will also be assigned outside the lecture and trips
The course will start with a lecture at the Seattle Program Center, then progress to a lake day at Magnuson Park, then to a flatwater river, and finish off with an overnight trip.
Packraft Rentals
The Mountaineers has packrafts to rent for the duration of the course and will extend rentals for two months after the course to accommodate experience trips.
Registration
Please join us this fall for the packrafting course. Registration closes on August 1, and the course begins on September 3.
