Want to sharpen your swiftwater rescue skills to be more confident on trips, take on more challenging whitewater or just be the best adventure partner you can? This is the course for you. Ascent Guides' Packraft Swiftwater Rescue course teaches packrafters the skills they need to tackle all kinds of potential rescue situations on the river.
More information Our 1 Day Intro to Packrafting course introduces paddlers to packrafting on flatwater and easy Class 1 rivers. This program is ideal for new paddlers who are looking to build a solid skill set and a foundation from which they can safely begin to explore the world of packrafting. Participants will learn the basics of paddling technique, the fundamentals of water hazard assessment and mitigation, and will become confident in using the boats themselves as well as other equipment used in the sport of packrafting.
More informationAscent Guides River Packrafting course is a comprehensive, 2 day course for paddlers looking to packraft moving water and descend rivers. This course will teach you how to recreate in moving water safely, how the river works, and how to recognize hazards and mitigate them. You will learn boat control, rescue techniques, river running, whitewater paddling techniques and wilderness considerations for multi-day trips. This course is the perfect benchmark for anyone who is interested in whitewater packrafting.
More informationPackrafts have begun to open up a whole new world of possibilities with their ever-increasing ability to paddle big whitewater and store enough gear for extended trips. Want to packraft the Nahanni or the Grand Canyon some day? Interested in taking on bigger, longer backcountry packrafting trips in your own backyard? Or maybe you have a big summer trip planned and want to make sure you’re dialed in and ready? This course is for you.
More informationOur Packraft Progression course is a 2 day course designed for experienced packrafters looking to build their skills to take on more challenging river trips. This course builds on a solid base of fundamental paddling skills to develop the technique and confidence to not simply survive a rapid or river feature, but to run it with style. With a focus on coaching, drills and advanced stroke development, you'll come out of this course ready to take on your next big packrafting adventure.
More informationWant to teach others how to packraft? This course is for experienced, competent whitewater packrafters looking to become certified packrafting instructors with the American Canoe Association.
Over 4 days, Instructor Candidates will learn industry standards for teaching packrafting and are assessed on paddling skills, teaching, technical knowledge, and rescue ability throughout the course. Candidates will need to be, or become, members of the American Canoe Association to hold their certification.
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