Please note we don’t schedule every course we are able to run every year. If there’s a course you want to do that you’ve found on our “General Info on Packrafting & Bikerafting Adventures” page or elsewhere, email us and we will work to schedule a private for you and your group. Please scroll to below the calendar to see descriptions of all our packrafting courses.
2024 packrafting courses
Expedition Packrafting
Level 1 to 4 | Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Our expedition courses include one to two Zoom meetings prior to the start date to discuss best practices for embarking on expeditions. We also use this time to answer any questions you have. In these courses in the Southwest, Chile, New Zealand and Mexico, you will also learn and practice the paddling and other skills you would learn in our standard beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Please visit our Course Curriculum page for details.
Beginner Packrafting Courses
Level 1 to 2 | Beginner to Beginner/Intermediate
Turn the blue lines on maps into trails and acquire the packrafting skills you need to embark on your own adventure. Paddle up to Class II rapids on the Animas, Dolores and/or San Miguel rivers. We generally start these courses with one day of training on the Animas River. Then we spend multiple days honing those skills in the backcountry.
Dark Canyon & Colo. River Packrafting
Level 1 to 2 | Beginner to Beginner/Intermediate | Expedition Planning
Known for clear flowing water, ancient ruins and remote hiking, Dark Canyon forms at the western flank of the Blue Mountains and extends through the Bears Ears for close to 40 miles before merging with the Colorado River. Paddle 13 miles, or continue on for two more days of canyon land exploration.
Intermediate to Advanced Packrafting
Level 3 to 4 | Intermediate to Advanced
Can you read rivers and catch eddies, but you can’t quite figure out surfing or ferrying? Do you want to safely take your friends on an overnight adventure? Our upper level packrafting courses will bring you up to speed. We generally run these courses on the Animas River, though other rivers may be an option depending on river levels. Check out 2022 course photos.
2.5-Day Packrafting The Dirty Devil
Level 1 | Beginner
The perfect family adventure! Enjoy scenic, winding canyons, generally warm days and cold desert nights under starry skies. Tours dependent on flows. Parents must have backcountry experience. Extend your trip through Glen Canyon National Rec Area.