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Flatwater Packrafting Course Lecture

Lecture: Introduction to Flatwater Packrafting

Flatwater Packrafting Course Lecture - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

This lecture will include a course overview, skill expectations, required gear with show and tell, safety and paddling skills.

Contacts

Tom Unger
Tom Unger
Primary Leader
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Meet at the Seattle Program Center at 6:00 pm on 9/12/2024

This evening lecture will cover the gear, skills and expectations for completion of the course, including: 

  • Gear requirements and options 
    • Boat styles and brands
    • Paddles
    • Immersion wear and clothing
    • PDFs
  • Paddling skills
  • Swimming and safety skills

For more information on resources and equipment see the Packrafting Resources page

This class is held in-person with hands-on demonstration of equipment.

Route/Place

Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

If you have a packraft, bring it in. If you have any equipment you have questions about, bring it in. 

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