Packraft In Moab! A Level 1 Foundations Course
Packraft in Moab! Learn Whitewater Paddling, River Reading & Swiftwater Rescue Skills On the Colorado
Course Overview
Are you visiting Southern Utah to explore Arches or Canyonlands? Why not spend a fun-filled day learning to packraft?
Get basic whitewater packrafting skills with this entry-level paddling skills and swiftwater safety skills course. This course is discounted 50% for people who live in Grand and White Counties.
In this hybrid padding and swiftwater rescue skills course we cover the same hands-on skills taught in Rescue 3 International Whitewater Rescue Technician – Recreational course and in the American Canoe Association-accredited packraft instruction curriculum.
We teach these courses on the Animas River, and you’ll be guided by certified ACA Packraft instructors. We’ll be keeping the courses small with a 4 participants to 1 guide ratio in order to more effectively tailor the course to participants’ needs.
Email us for details or to get your discount code if you live in Grand or White Counties. Sign up below.
Price: $675.00
A 50% deposit is required to secure your space. Full payment is due 90 days prior to your course. If you are registering inside of the 90 day window, the remaining balance is due immediately.
Please review our cancellation policy, which you will find on our Terms, Conditions & Cancellation Policy Page.
What's Included
This course includes an open packraft, PFD, paddle, helmet.
What's Not Included
Food and lodging, transportation are not included. You need a car or to carpool. We do not have a shuttle. Finally, we do not include: whitewater boats, drysuits, river knives, whistles or throw bags.
You will need a drysuit for this trip. Rent drysuits online with a 15% discount at BackcountryPackraft.com (we will give you the discount code once you pay your deposit).
Instructors
TBA
What You will learn
We base this instructional courses on confidence and skill progression. The course starts with the basics. And then we push you a little harder as the days progress, tailoring the experience to your own personal abilities.
Beginners will learn basics paddling skills and river reading techniques such as:
- ✓Equipment (use and care)
- ✓Swimming and general water confidence
- ✓Self-rescue & buddy assistance
- ✓Dealing with currents
- ✓Aggressive & defensive swimming position
- ✓Decision making
- ✓Hazards & river dynamics
- ✓Basic paddle strokes
- ✓Using eddies
- ✓River commands
- ✓Spacing on the river
