Ascent Guides' Whitewater Packrafting is all about building the skills for running Class III and harder rivers with confidence and style. Over two days and using some of the best rivers in Southwest BC, we'll cover things like scouting and running long and complex rapids, managing holes, surfing, boofing and a whole lot more. If you're looking to step up your packrafting, this is the course for you.

• Ascent Guides River Packrafting course or similar
• Significant experience paddling Class II-II+
• Ability to self rescue

All day will be spent outside learning skills, techniques and paddling.

• River Capable Packraft (spray deck or self bailing) **
• Class III or V PFD
• Paddle
• Throwbag
• Dry suit
• Paddling Knife
• Whistle
• Neoprene gloves or pogies (optional)
• Closed toe shoes: paddling shoes or runners
• Dry bag or bow bag for keeping gear dry
• Helmet (strongly encourage white water specific helmet, although a climbing or bike helmet in good repair will work)
• Food
• Hot drink in a thermos (if you get cold)
• Dry/warm Clothes & a Towel
• Water bottle

*It is the clients responsibility to secure equipment prior to the course or trip. If renting through Mt. Waddington Outdoors, you will receive a 10% discount code for online rentals. Please allow adequate time to acquire your rental gear, specifically if shipment is required.

**Packraft availability varies from Mt. Waddington Outdoors. Please secure a packraft well before the course date.

This course is not for beginner packrafters. Students in this course will have to have previously taken an Ascent Packrafting course or will need to have previous river packrafting experience on water Class II+ or above. Students are expected to be proficient in basic paddle techniques and self rescue. If you haven't taken a course with us before and are interested in the Progression course, please email guides@ascentfv.com before registering.

Varies based on course location.