It was running close to 1800 cfs (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=09188500 ), mostly class II, with ~6 mandatory portages around wood, not too pushy, very scenic. All recordings are now online! Wind River Visitors Council Experience Required: McCarthy Creek to Kennicott River (CLII+) Medium to Very Hard 6-12 hours $$ One nice hike, two amazing rivers! I strongly recommend the Trinity River venue for a true wilderness experience combined with the learning. The third boater noted Marty floating face up, pursued, caught and swam Marty to shore on river right, where CPR was unsuccessful. All recordings are now online! Home Forums Campfire Photo Gallery Packrafting Wind Rivers 4/15/07. They are a truly wild and rugged wilderness, protected by two National Forests and the Wind River Reservation. Theres beautiful hiking in the area, for after you get your fill of time on the water. Saw no one on the porcupine trails and most people on the highline trail. 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. I often leave the drysuit behind, but it is always a calculated decision. So I guess it had been a while and a world ago since Id experienced that area. But whats our best kept secret? He probably fell out of his raft, got seperated from it, and drowned in the icy water. Thanks for your post. Hot showers are in order! But its only a matter of time. Tasmanian Packrafters in the Brooks Range, Alaska; Alatna River and Arrigetch Peaks Wilderness Photographs Packrafting the Landsborough River, New Zealand, 2016 Finding Meaning on the Green River" target="_blank">, This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated. With at risk kids we took 6-9 days but you could do it faster. Meet your guide(s) for a pre-trip meeting in Fairbanks at 4 pm at Arctic Wild headquarters. Who knows it could be helpful context for someone reading this to shape their own decisions. Richard, Kapok? The Wind River lies in the northern half of the Yukon Territory, Canada just south of the Arctic Circle. I appreciate the swiss-cheese model of incident causation to visualize this incidents occur when a bunch of small holes line up perfectly wrong. Youll find picture perfect stops at Worthen Reservoir, as well as Frye, Fiddlers and Louis lakes. May 1st: A Russian man, Yalil Kuvandykov, was seen to overturn in his boat on the Inzer River, Russia. Some of them are only runnable in the early summer when the melting snows keep them flooded. Scott A packraft paddles much more like a river boat than a canoe, raft, or a touring kayak. The MTI Livery PFD seems to be the best standard option for rough water packrafting at .9 lbs. Every time a string of free days approaches, Ive been waiting until the very last minute to nail something down because nothing exciting has been jumping out at me. Sarah Kilbourne I had a close call with a buddy getting pinned to a log jam (inexperience and poor trip planning), he ended up climbing out of his boat onto the jam and I went downstream after his raft. Cold rains and snow are possible, but mostly, bad weather might come in the form of rain. My objective in posting was to gain some clarity about what you're doing, how, and under what circumstances / constraints. An Englishman was separated from his packraft while attempting a two kilometer lake crossing in Argentina. The group was evacuated three days later by helicopter. It is not marked, nor obvious, with lots of deadfall obscuring the start of the trail. But I had to go. Wrangell St. Elias National Park is the largest National Park in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wildland Trekking has a six-day rim-to-rim trip where you'll hike into the canyon. Astral and Norge are the two primary manufacturers of this PFD type. 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. A two car shuttle for a party of 4-5 can involve 938 km for one vehicle. Many of the creeks, like the Dinwoody . Transportation beyond Fairbanks, food while in the wilderness, stoves, cooking & eating utensils, boats, paddles, life jackets, safety & repair gear and professional guide service. One of the best is the Upper Green River. 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. Juneau Police Department information release (2021-09-07)Juneau Empire article. Online trip and emergency planning course, My wife Sarahs awesome fitness programs: Ski Babes and Summer Strong. When it comes to Wind River Range backpacking routes, there are a few premier trails to choose from, each varying in length, difficulty and terrain. Separation has been due to rapids, inexperience, or high winds. Wishing You the Best! ' Given that his body was recovered with his boat, I assume he was trapped with it. Thanks to packrafts, you can combine a world-class Grand Canyon backpacking journey with a jaunt down the river. Too many people are afraid to share their near miss stories for fear of judgement. Thanks for posting. New TRAIL DAYS ONLINE! Officials at Grand Canyon National Park have recently approved up to 8 miles of Raft Assisted Backcountry Travel (RABT) on a backcountry permit. One of my favorite musicians has a great song about the Verde River (he lives in Jerome). We parked at Summit Lake, north of Paxson, where satellite imagery revealed an ATV trail that would bring us above the brush. I'm wanting a real whitewater PFD. Post new content to the community including gear swaps, reviews, trip reports and more! 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. Reminds me of Sarahs IG post today fantastic example of role modelling open sharing! 6. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article.