Jeff
Jeff is based in Mancos, Colorado and has been packrafting since 2013. Entering the sport as a novice river runner, he now pushes the limits of expedition Class V packrafting in the North American West and has also worked on development of combination ski+packraft routes in the West and Alaska. Jeff developed his technical paddling skills as an outrigger canoe racer while earning his PhD in geology, but currently works part-time in packraft manufacturing and design and has worked as a swiftwater rescue and skills instructor with SSI since 2019 on packraft-specific courses. He is a Level 4 American Canoe Association and Swiftwater Safety Institute Swiftwater Rescue instructor, along with being certified as a Wilderness First Responder. 🎧Listen to our podcast interview with Jeff!


