Up & Over (CL III)
Trip Description
One of the best packraft day trips anywhere. A 6.5 mile hike (+3,200’/-2,750′) and 10.5 miles of CL III creeking make it a full day in the park. The hike over National Pass delivers giant views in two directions, before you rumble down the rock glacier to Put-In Beach. Gear up and get ready for the best stretch of whitewater in the area. The upper 5 miles require CL III read and run packrafting skills. There are multiple canyons, a mandatory portage and too many rapids to count. The lower 5 miles provides more opportunity to catch eddy’s and play as the creek opens up and brings you back to town.
Overnite Option: Camp at National Pass or creekside to make this a 1 night/ 2 day packraft adventure. Break up the big day, spend more time in special spots, or do a couple laps on the best rapids.
Duration: 1-2 days
Difficulty: A very challenging day of hiking and boating for an intermediate to advanced packrafter.
Highlights:
- Ridgetop views
- Cover lots of ground
- Great CL III creeking!
- Big day with lots of variety
- Very rewarding
Trip Details
Terrain Challenges May Include: Unstable and rocky hiking surfaces. Actively navigating your own packraft in a CL III+ river.
Who: Experienced boaters looking for a challenging hike and whitewater packrafting trip.
When:
- Early-July to September 15th.
- Start time depends on flight availability, logistics and your preferences.
Where: We will meet you at your lodging or at the footbridge ½ hour before your flight time and provide transportation to the airstrip.
Trip Includes
- Alpacka packraft, paddle, drysuit, PFD, drybag, river gloves, river shoes and river socks.
- Experienced, friendly, knowledgeable guides!
- Small client to guide ratios.
- Round-trip transportation from your local lodging to where we begin our trip.
- A full array of medical, communications, and technical gear.
- Extra layers if you forgot anything or couldn’t fit it in your luggage!
- For further suggestions on gear you will want to bring from home (this might help you pack for your whole Alaskan vacation!) visit our Trip Planning Page for a gear list.
Up & Over Pricing
Client:Guide Ratio & Price
*Gear not included, see Packraft Rentals for discounted rates.
Pricing per Number of Clients – Day Trip
1:1 / $735 per person
2:1 / $455 per person
3:1 / $345 per person
4:1+ / $280 per person
Contact us for groups larger than 4
Pricing per Number of Clients – 2 Days
1:1 / $1,940 per person
2:1 / $1,100 per person
3:1 / $920 per person
4:1+ / $800 per person
Contact us for groups larger than 4
$20/child discount for all children 12 and under on all private day hikes (issued at final payment)
$5/person discount for AK residents & Active Military and family. Valid with current I.D. (Issued at final payment)
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Up & Over Pricing
Client:Guide Ratio & Price
*Gear not included, see Packraft Rentals for discounted rates.
Pricing per Number of Clients – Day Trip
1:1 / $735 per person
2:1 / $455 per person
3:1 / $345 per person
4:1+ / $280 per person
Contact us for groups larger than 4
Pricing per Number of Clients – 2 Days
1:1 / $1,940 per person
2:1 / $1,100 per person
3:1 / $920 per person
4:1+ / $800 per person
Contact us for groups larger than 4
$20/child discount for all children 12 and under on all private day hikes (issued at final payment)
$5/person discount for AK residents & Active Military and family. Valid with current I.D. (Issued at final payment)
Trip Description
One of the best packraft day trips anywhere. A 6.5 mile hike (+3,200’/-2,750′) and 10.5 miles of CL III creeking make it a full day in the park. The hike over National Pass delivers giant views in two directions, before you rumble down the rock glacier to Put-In Beach. Gear up and get ready for the best stretch of whitewater in the area. The upper 5 miles require CL III read and run packrafting skills. There are multiple canyons, a mandatory portage and too many rapids to count. The lower 5 miles provides more opportunity to catch eddy’s and play as the creek opens up and brings you back to town.
Overnite Option: Camp at National Pass or creekside to make this a 1 night/ 2 day packraft adventure. Break up the big day, spend more time in special spots, or do a couple laps on the best rapids.
Duration: 1-2 days
Difficulty: A very challenging day of hiking and boating for an intermediate to advanced packrafter.
Highlights:
- Ridgetop views
- Cover lots of ground
- Great CL III creeking!
- Big day with lots of variety
- Very rewarding
Trip Details
Terrain Challenges May Include: Unstable and rocky hiking surfaces. Actively navigating your own packraft in a CL III+ river.
Who: Experienced boaters looking for a challenging hike and whitewater packrafting trip.
When:
- Early-July to September 15th.
- Start time depends on flight availability, logistics and your preferences.
Where: We will meet you at your lodging or at the footbridge ½ hour before your flight time and provide transportation to the airstrip.
Trip Includes
- Alpacka packraft, paddle, drysuit, PFD, drybag, river gloves, river shoes and river socks.
- Experienced, friendly, knowledgeable guides!
- Small client to guide ratios.
- Round-trip transportation from your local lodging to where we begin our trip.
- A full array of medical, communications, and technical gear.
- Extra layers if you forgot anything or couldn’t fit it in your luggage!
- For further suggestions on gear you will want to bring from home (this might help you pack for your whole Alaskan vacation!) visit our Trip Planning Page for a gear list.
Up & Over (Class III)
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