Annual Packraft Race

2021 Information will be provided shortly.

Below is the 2019 information.

Up & Over Course

Difficulty: Advanced
Hiking & Elevation Gain/Loss: 6.5 miles; +3,200’/-2,750′; off-trail route finding skills needed
Packrafting section: 10.5 miles; Class III+ (water level dependent), mandatory portage
Entry Fee: $75/person

Z Rock Down Course

Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking & Elevation Gain/Loss: 5 miles; +735’/-255′; Trail hiking
Packrafting section: 5 miles; Class III (water level dependent)
Entry Fee: $50/person

Required Equipment

KWG requires each participant have the following equipment:

River Worthy Packraft
1 or 2 Piece Drysuit
Helmet
PFD (Type III or IV)
Personal First Aid Kit

Past Winners

Everyone is a winner, but if we had to pick just one every year, the award goes to:

2019 – Galen Johnston
2018 – Galen Johnston
2017 – Galen Johnston
2016 – Chris Erickson
2015 – Rob Whitney
2014 – Killian Sump
2013 – Luc Mehl

Women’s Clinic

The clinic has been a huge success the last five years and fills up fast, so make sure to contact us sooner than later

Difficulty: Novice to Moderate.
Hiking & Elevation Gain/Loss: Novice: No hiking needed. Intermediate: 5 miles; +735’/-255′; Trail hiking
Packrafting section: Novice: Flatwater practice area. Intermediate: 3.5 miles; Class III (water level dependent)
Entry Fee: FREE

Meet at 11am at the swimming hole to learn fundamentals of packrafting and practice skills. This is free, no gear is needed and everyone is welcome. At 1pm, Intermediate and Advanced boaters will run McCarthy creek from “The Goods” rapids down. This is also free, some experience is necessary. Please bring all your own gear.