PR are EASY, and take you places Cars and Feet cannot.

If you like Hiking and want to try out the newest coolest twiston hiking and floating… this is your trip.  Packrafts allow you to hike  into unique places then float out a different route  

LOTS of FUN!  

 Packrafts weigh around 5-10 lbs and fit into a stuff sack the size of a backpack tent. Yet, they perform like a whitewater kayak…only FAR more STABLE. Trips range for a single day to a FULL WEEK: Keep reading to see all the trips.   

Alaska 7 day Adventure:

We designed this trip to allow you a great South Central Alaska Tour. Your trip combines the benefits of a custom tour of all the “must do” activities found in South Central AK:   

• Hike to the largest Ice Field in North America,
• Observe the mamals and birds of Prince William Sound at the only Sea Life Center in AK,
• Tour an Iditarod Sled Dog Champion’s kennel,
• Climb on a glacier,
• Paddle amongst ice bergs, 
• 2-3 hr hike each day
• Unique PACKRAFTING float EACH DAY
• Fly in a HELICOPTERfor your final fly-in packraft trip.  

The Trip:

7 days (Sunday – Saturday) of hikes and floating around South Central Alaska. See the highlights of Alaska while engaging in exciting active physical activities.   

This vacation tours from Seward AK and Kenai Fjord National Park to Willow Alaska the starting point for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.   

Itinerary:  

SAT  Pre-trip;  

 We meet you at your Anchorage Hotel at 4:00 pm for dinner and gear inspection. It is important that you have warm clothes, adequate foot gear for hiking and floating, and solid rain gear. We have a hotel we prefer, upon booking we will set up your loding, for BOTH SATURDAY ARRIVAL and SATURDAY NIGHT before your SUNDAY departure.   

 Trips begin on Sunday: You should arrange your travel to Fly-in on Saturday, Fly-out on Sunday. We will book your Saturday departure hotel in Anchorage as well   

Day 1 Sunday   

Morning         Drive to Seward AK.   

Morning:        Lake and easy river practice to learn basic paddle and rescue skills   

Afternoon   Hike to Exit Glacier and up to Harding Ice Field   

Evening          Tent camp Seward, Evening to walk around town, and water front   

Day 2 Mon       

Morn           Tour Sea Life Center in Seward   

Morn           Visit Iditarod Champion Kennel and learn about the dog race   

Afternoon   Packraft Resurrection River from Exit Glacier to Seward Hwy (work you rafting skills; and its just a “beautiful scenic trip”.)  

Evening      Tent Camp, Kenai Lake   

Day 3 Tuesday   

Day             Float Kenai River Canyon, Explore Skilak lake. (this is a non-motorized section of river that few visit due to the 7 mile lake paddle at the end. Ahh, the value of a packraft, we roll them up, and hike 45 minutes out of the canyon, avoiding a long paddle or the smell of outboard fumes… Packraft…got to love it.  

Evening      Tent camp in Hope AK ( A FUNKY little town with lots of Character, and lots of Salmon mid July to mid August)  

Day 4 Wednesday   

Day             Hike 7 miles up Resurrection Pass trail. Float Class II and III river back …This is what Packrafts were made for…..  

Evening      Tent Camp   

Day 5 Thursday   

Morn           Explore theVisitor Center at Portage Glacier   

Afternoon   Ride the rails of  the Alaska Railroad to the Spenser Glacier Whistle stop. Hike 2 miles to Spenser Lake, paddle around house size ice bergs, then 3 hr float out. Camp fire diner on the river.   

Evening      Hotel / Inn in Palmer, AK  SHOWERS !   

Day 6 Friday   

Day             Late morning to enjoy sites of  Palmer, Ak, or just sleep in   

Afternoon   Hike to put-in for Class III ”Mystery” River. This is a sheer wall canyon trip. Another Classic Hike / Packraft trip  

Evening      Hotel / Inn at Palmer, AK   

Day 7 Saturday   

Day             Helicopter to head waters of Glacier Creek. This is a 12 mile, (5 hr float) class II / III grand Finale for your Alaska Packraft adventure.   

Evening      Anchorage Hotel drop off. Dinner on your own   

Day 8 Sunday   OPTIONAL SEA KAYAK Trip   

Pick up at Anchorage Hotel 7 am. 1 hr drive to Whittier Ak, and drive through 2 mile tunnel to Prince William Sound. Board Water taxi for 45 minute ride to Black Stone Bay. We will kayak till 3 pm . We plan on making your Hotel or Anchorage Airport around 6:30 pm. This is our most  popular one-day sea kayak trip. HUGE GLACIERS, seal, otters. ICE ICE ICE, floating everywhere. If you want to see those Glaciers as seen in the ADDS , this is the trip.  

DATES: 

June 3 -9 , 2012 

June 24-30, 2012 

July 22-28, 2012 

August 5-11, 2012 

Cost: $$2,370 for 7 day trip;   add $300 for Day 8 Prince William Sound BIG ICE SEA KAYAK Trip optional 

Includes: Hotel Saturday arrival, hotel Saturday departure, Meals Saturday arrival dinner to Saturday afternoon lunch, all attractions: Sea Life center, Iditarod tour kennel tour, Portage Visitor center, AK railroad ticket; Tents while camping, Inn in Palmer, Helicopter ride, packrafts, dry-suits, gloves, helmets, PFD, paddle, van pick up and drop off at your Anchorage Hotel, 

in short: I hate paying extra fees, we have tried to cover your land costs, so you can pay one bill and come have fun. 

You SUPPLY: Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad (we got em for rent if you need it), personal cup, warm clothes, 2 pair of long underware tops and bottoms, 3 pair wool socks, gloves, warm hat, sun hat, personal hygenie needs, fleece coat, GOOD rain gear, WATER SHOES… running shoe is good NRS carries a good water boot. You need a shoe you can hike in and packraft in. When we say packraft, we mean total immersion, soaking wet everyday, water bottle, backpack.. at least 2200 cu inches, with a waist belt. If you do not have one we can get you one, ($65). 

This two hour class takes place at the Kayak Center on Wasilla Lake. It is open to everyone over 10 years old. Participants will accomplish a general understanding of how to maneuver their kayak. We cover: launching, sweep strokes, rudder strokes, forward, draw stroke, skulling stroke, and stopping.

We provide the boat, paddle, sprayskirt, and PFD.

Dates; Starting May 25, 2012

Tues – Fri:   6pm – 8 pm

Sat:               10 am – noon

group of 6 or more call to schedule own private time

want a class during the week day: Call we may be able to fit you in

This 3 hour beginner-level class is held on Wasilla Lake. We teach multiple techniques to get into a capsized sea kayak and get the water out. We also spend the first portion discussion sea kayaking safety (reading maps, gear to bring, where to paddle, numbers to call) Boat, spray skirt, PFD, drysuit and paddle are all included in the class cost. Come dressed in long underwear NO JEANS. Bring a change of clothes.

Price: $90

Sundays: 1 pm – 4 pm   Reservations REQUIRED

July 3rd

July 10th

July 17th

July 31th

August 14th

August 28th

Advanced River Skills……This TWO DAY class teaches the skills to run class II and III whitewater. Our classroom will vary but we will tend to use smaller rocky rivers. Learn how to self rescue in rapids, demanding ferries, scouting, throw bags, swimming and efficient paddling in whitewater.  

Bracing: Key to not flipping

Day One:
A.M.
* Learn stroke technique and efficiency,
*How to rig a boat for safety in whitewater
*Capsize and mount in flat water
*Rescue swim with your paddle.  

P.M.:
* Run class II and moving current
* Learn how to read water, scout a rapid, locate eddies,
* Learn how enter and exit an eddy
* Ferry forward and reverse, the tools for control
* how to deal with a pin in a log jam, before, during and after  

Day Two:  

A.M.:
* Rescue Drills: Swim a rapid and self rescue
* Throw and catch ropes
* Learn to throw a coiled rope
* Capsize in a rapid and self rescue
* Capsize in a rapid and catch throw lines with your gear
* Capsize in a rapid and remount in the rapid
P.M.:
* Run class III rapids.
* Learn how to pick a line
* Learn how to run holes, surf, catch small eddies,
* Learn how to catch the “outside” eddy on a 90 degree turn  

This class is for those that want to learn how to stay out of trouble. Great for all packraft paddlers but required for those looking to expand into class III and IV whitewater.  

Price:
Class: $225 your boat
$265 our boat
$305 our boat and our dry-suit
$40 Dry-suit rental for 2 days, [dry-suit REQUIRED]
(Make your own class of 6 and receive a 10% discount and your date)  

2012 Season:  

session : May 19,21  

session : May 26,27,28.  [ SPECIAL MEMORIAL Day Weekend, day 3 on Byers Crk ]  3 days of instruction for the price of  2 days  

session: June 9,10
session: June 23, 24 

Session: July 21,22  

Session: Aug 11,12  

More sessions may be added, best to call

Smooth water makes for Ideal learning classroom

PackRaft I Moving Current:

LEARN to run the RIVER……. This 3 hr class will teach you what you need to feel safe on class I & II water.

* Eqpt needed to be safe on moving current
* Packing and carrying your boat
* Efficient launching and landing
* Reading current and avoiding hazards
* Using an eddy as your “brakes”
* Forward and back ferry technique
* Efficient paddle skills for packrafts

This is the ideal class for those curious about learning about packrafts and those planning adventures in their packrafts on class I and II rivers. Those looking to expand into Whitewater and running class III water should take the River Safety Class.

price: $70 your boat, $90 our boat
Optional items: $10 dry pant rental: you are always sitting in water
$20 dry-suit rental: Maximum safety if you swim

Start: May 24, 2012, Run   Thurs, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
call to reserve a spot.
Have a group of 5, book your own class on your own day

Check out our 2 day safety course :

Packraft River Safety Class

BetSea, comfortable, stylish, just for women

Ladies BetSEA is an ultra comfortable, form fitting, anatomically correct, front zip entry, paddler’s swim vest.

The women’s specific BetSEA features the ergonomic WRAPTURE™ shaped torso that wraps around the body for a close, low profile and comfortable fit. The cross-chest cinch harness keeps flotation positioned low on the torso, eliminating ride-up while providing the most effective in water buoyancy.

• Ergonomic WRAPTURE™ shaped torso
• Princess seams inside & out for the feminine fit
• Built-in contoured supportive inner cups wrap rather than crush
• Two large zippered pockets for easy accessibility & storage
• Lined hand warmer pockets
• Ventilated shoulder and lumbar pads
• Webbing hang loop for drying & storage
• Hand beveled foam for a closer more comfortable fit
• Cross-chest cinch harness eliminated ride-up
• Extra wide armholes for maximum mobility
• Key attachment point inside front pocket
• 1″ webbing belt, with forward pulls for a trim and secure fit
• High waistline cut
• #10 YKK front zip entry
• 4-way accessory lash tabs located on check and back shoulder
• 3M™ reflective trim on both front and back shoulder
• Adjustable shoulder straps

price: $119.95

Great Women mesh back PFD

High performance economical equivalents of our CRUISER/TREKKer vests feature 420 denier outer shell and soft 210 denier inner liner. High back flotation fits comfortably above the seat backs found in today’s sit-on-top kayaks. Cross-chest cinch harness eliminates ride-up and fit the vest lower on the torso for full mobility, more effective buoyancy and additional comfort. Easy front-zip entry, roomy pockets, and a wide range of adjustability for the perfect fit.

Features:
• Open sides for ventilation.
• Women’s model has built-in supportive inner cups.
• Neoprene padded back lower waistband.
• 1 1/2″ webbing belt, dual forward pulls for a trim and low profile fit.
• Beverage/bellows pockets with drainage.
• High back rides above back rest.
• Adjustable 1 1/2″ webbing shoulder and side pulls.
• Cross-chest cinch harness for zero ride-up.
• #10 YKK zipper with non-corroding slider.
• 420 denier nylon outer shell and 210 denier inner lining.
• Type III PFD with Sea Level Buoyancy: 16 lbs. 2 oz..

price: $79.95

• Blade design is evenly balanced so the catch is clean, immediately powerful, and smooth through out the entire stroke
• Mid-sized blades fit the widest range of kayakers
• A slight dihedral offers the right combination for both smooth maneuvering strokes and a powerful forward stroke
• High quality continuous weave fiberglass materials for the lightest strongest paddle available

Shaft: Straight, Neutral, 4pc straight only

Straight Shaft More traditional feeling and generally less expensive. The lightest weight option available. Continuous length allows for easy hand movement.
Neutral Bent Shaft Neutral bent shafts naturally aligns wrists to reduce fatigue More hand to shaft contact for increased control Immediate comfort and reduced strain with lighter grip Light weight with Werner durability Balanced for precise control and comfort

Weight:

• Straight Shaft 952g/33.50z
• Neutral Bent Shaft 1035g/36.5oz
• 4pc: Straight Shaft Only 1086g/380z

Straight Shaft $250
Neutral Bent Shaft $345
4pc: Straight Shaft Only $300

Now A Self-Bailing floor!

NO SPRAY SKIRT REQUIRED:

No Stopping to Dump!  High quality, light weight & rugged packraft.

If you plan to run class III or higher, you NEED to consider this boat. NO SPRAY SKIRT REQUIRED.

Jim paddled one  all summer , over 170 hrs, report: A GREAT BOAT. In demanding small streams with micro eddies, and the need to exit or launch fast, one could not beat the Bay Lee I. “I liked the scooter start option, ability to push off and be in the current from a small eddy and be ready to paddle, no delay trying to get the spray deck on. Not only does “scooter start”, make it safer to enter fast small current, it also allows you to keep the boat deeper in the water thereby reducing wear on the floor and bottom of the tube.

In larger rivers with HOLES: The Bay Lee I does FANTATIC! The ENTIRE Boat empties in seconds. I never had water in my boat no matter how big the hole was. When we paddled spray cover boats in  Ecuador, we found filling up with water in the first 1/3 of the rapid, thus making the packraft very heavy, was a major problem. Not the case with the Bay Lee I.

The material is RUGGED as well. Very forgiving

• Weight:  4.54kg (10lbs)
• Length:  2.03m (6′ 8″)
• Width: .94m (37″)
• Inside, from seat back: .99m (39″)
• Packed size: 63 x 25 x 25cm (25x10x10″)
• Colors: Red , Blue
• Thigh Straps:  lash tabs in correct spot for ready to go thigh straps
• TWO air chambers
• FOUR air chambers in the Floor
• Inflated floor makes it WARMER, no need to carry an air mattress
• REAL spring loaded valve like a river raft, no unscrewing,  just push
• Super Comfortable seat, with adjustment allowing the paddler to move the seat forward for better trim
• FOOT Brace; two lash tabs down low allowing you to put a nylon strap from tube to tube and make an outstanding foot brace.

Best Endorsement: ” I just bought a 2011 Alapacka, big mistake, after using the Bay Lee I, I was so impressed , I gave the Alpacka to my Wife and bought a Bay Lee I” Mark, Palmer AK

“The Bay Lee I is heavier than an Alpacka, and it does not pack as tight. In the beginning I thought I’d take an Alpacka on longer hike-in trips, but as the summer progressed I found I took the Bay Lee I because I felt safer in demanding water.” Jim, Palmer Ak

$1,530

The Powerhouse offers amazing power and responsiveness needed for big creeks and river running. Full size blades are evenly balanced to create a clean catch that is immediately powerful and smooth through out the entire stroke.

• Larger blades are ideal for well conditioned paddlers who love to run big rivers and creeks
• Balanced blade design is smooth and powerful from catch to release
• Werner’s legendary bomber strength

Full-sized River Running & Creeking Blade Blade design is evenly balanced so the catch is clean, immediately powerful, and smooth through out the entire stroke Full-sized blades catch a lot of water and are appropriate for stronger, well conditioned paddlers.
Premium WW Fiberglass Laminate Cross Section A slight dihedral offers the right combination for both smooth maneuvering strokes and a powerful forward stroke High quality continuous weave fiberglass materials for the lightest strongest paddle available
Straight Shaft More traditional feeling and generally less expensive. The lightest weight option available. Continuous length allows for easy hand movement.
Neutral Bent Shaft Neutral bent shafts naturally aligns wrists to reduce fatigue More hand to shaft contact for increased control Immediate comfort and reduced strain with lighter grip Light weight with Werner durability Balanced for precise control and comfort Weight Straight Shaft 980g/34.5oz Neutral Bent Shaft 1063g/37.5oz 4pc: Straight Shaft Only Price Straight Shaft $250 Neutral Bent Shaft $345 4pc: Straight Shaft Only $300 1099g/38.75oz