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Intro To Packrafting – Three Day/ Two Night Trip
Packrafting is a form of travel that combines hiking and boating (and other human powered pursuits—biking, skiing, etc). As a concept, it has been around since the mid 1800’s but gained some popularity in the late 1990’s early 2000’s as a number of well-known Alaskan adventurers were using them to complete large traverses and source to sea descents.
These boats are lightweight—roughly 8 lbs, and can be carried on your back, or filled with all your belongings and paddled down a navigable waterway—using a river or creek as a trail. While packrafts can and are used solely on river trips, they are typically not a craft used to avoid hiking. Rather, they are used in addition to hiking to move through a landscape in a unique way that treats waterways (when possible) as an extension of trails or off-trail travel.
Intro/Intermediate packrafting – 3 day 2 night trips are aimed at familiarizing the paddler with paddling skills, intro to paddle to hike transitions, intro to portaging, trip prep and logistics planning and developing decision-making and risk management skills.
These packraft adventures are more remote than other trips and will not have any amenities or easy access to roads or cell coverage. Camping will be remote and participants are required to practice sound Leave No Trace. There will be portaging, hiking and many river hazards to assess and navigate on this trip—we will not boat every rapid we come to. Your guide will facilitate decision risk assessment, consequence evaluation and group decision making. Travel days will be longer and less predictable than our intro courses. All participants are required to be adaptable, embrace uncertainty and be excited to learn new skills, practice situational awareness and conservative risk management habits. We will always make and communicate a plan, but we may not always get to stick to that plan.
*Pricing includes some equipment, food, instructor planning time, permitting, shuttle logistics, pre-trip discussions and prep, post trip discussions and resources, post trip meal. Bringing your own boat is encouraged but does not change the price. Items such as wetsuits and drysuits are an additional rental cost/day and are available upon request.
Details
Serviced by Wyoming Rives Cooperative: Wyoming Rivers Cooperative is a for-profit river company with a mission: to reconnect individuals and communities to their waterways through experience-based river trips and cooperative partnerships. Founded by Landon Blanchard and Elyse Guarino in late 2019, WRC aims to fill a niche in the outdoor recreation sector by combining our decades of professional guiding experience with our backgrounds in conservation, partnerships and non-profit organization.
Meals: Lunch and snacks are provided on both days. Be sure to let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Whitewater Classification: We will travel a Class I-II river on our first day and if guests do well, work up to Class III+ (depending on water levels) Please inquire if you or a group member is best suited for this trip.
Packrafts: Packrafting is a form of travel that combines hiking and boating (and other human-powered pursuits—biking, skiing, etc). These boats are lightweight—roughly 8 lbs, and can be carried on your back, or filled with all your belongings and paddled down a navigable waterway—using a river or creek as a trail. During a packrafting clinic, we will travel only by water to familiarize guests with the craft. Each paddler will be in their own boat, provided by us unless they request to use their own boat and paddle. All life jackets worn must be provided by Wyoming River Trips or Wyoming Rivers Cooperative.
Requirements and Restrictions: Ages 16+ (All minors must be accompanied by an adult). Additionally, individuals must be must be able to paddle and sit upright for in an engaged position for up to 2 hours straight, be able to get in and out of boats many times a day from a low squat position. Please email or call if you have further questions about you or your group’s eligibility.
Duration: This is a 3-day clinic. Guests are responsible for finding campsites or booking hotels for the evenings of their trip. Guests will meet at the location sited in the confirmation email at 8am and be off the water on day 1 by 3 or 4 pm. They will eat dinner on their own and stay at their previously reserved hotel or campsite. Day 2 we will meet again at 8am and be off the water by 3 or 4pm. Guests and guides will enjoy dinner and final discussions together out on the town.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Shuttles to and from start location and end location
- camping and boating equipment if needed. (if you have your own equipment let us know. You can either get acquainted with your own gear or try out our system. Brining your own boat, does not change the price)
- Select additional rental equipment.
- Lunches, snacks and one dinner out.
- Necessary permits and instruction on acquiring permits included
- Instruction in offensive and defensive swim positions, swift-water entry and exit, and basic rescue tools
- Risk assessment tools and decision-making coaching
- Discussion on gear and camping considerations, trip prep, travel considerations and emergency procedures
- In-depth discussion on meal planning methodologies
- Feedback on skills progression and recommended next steps and resourcesA detailed list of what to bring/how to dress will be sent in your confirmation email.
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Notice of cancellation must happen at least 2 days before trip date to be considered for a refund. Refunds are not guaranteed. Reservations made less than 2 days in advance are not eligible for refunds. Refund assessment will be based on whether or not WRT can fill the newly vacated spaces or not. Full or partial cancellations made inside of 3 days are not eligible for a refund. Wyoming River Trips reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason. Cancellation reasons may be but are not limited to: weather, safety concerns pertaining to water levels or client ability, environmental factors, client ability levels/fitness/injury or illness. Weather-related cancellations made by WRT will be eligible for a refund.
WRT reserves the rights of and supports any guides’ decision to stop a trip at any point if they feel they can not manage the objective or subjective risks presented by the environment, people or combination of both.
Cancellations due to weather or other objective factors made by WRT may be rescheduled and a partial or full refund will be discussed.
Cancellations due to subjective factors, such as the behavior or fitness of an individual/s in your party will not be eligible for refunds. This includes children.
WRT highly recommends that all participants purchase trip insurance. We do not sell insurance and cannot answer insurance questions. We recommend contacting Faye Travel Insurance for all U.S. Citizens excluding residents of Missouri . Type Cody WY to begin your quote. Contact Julie Baker for help: julie.baker@withfaye.com
** Cancellation Policy for Groups of 10 or more **
Groups of 10 or more must give WRT at least 1 week notice of cancellation and your deposit is non-refundable. If a group cancels within 1 week, WRT reserves the right to charge the full amount of the trip. For groups of 20 or more, cancelations or major changes to the reservation numbers MUST BE MADE 2 WEEKS BEFORE TRIP DEPARTURE. For groups of 20 or more, changes or cancellations made inside of 2 weeks, WRT reserves the right to keep your deposit. Groups of 20 or more are subject to full charge of trip if cancellations are made within one week of trip launch date.
WRT highly recommends that all participants purchase trip insurance. We do not sell insurance and cannot answer insurance questions. We recommend contacting Faye Travel Insurance for all U.S. Citizens excluding residents of Missouri . Type Cody WY to begin your quote. Contact Julie Baker for help: julie.baker@withfaye.com
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The information provided on this website, in person and on social media is designed to inspire and educate readers on the traditional and modern uses of plants. We do not encourage participants to ingest any wild plant. Any plants encountered and discussed on this trip are meant for educational purposes only.
Wyoming Rivers Co-op, Wyoming River Trips, John Mionczynski and UXU Ranch as well as all associates, affiliates, partners and agents are not liable or responsible for any consequences resulting from consuming or using wild food based on the information provided here or during the trip, or that a participant hears or sees including accuracy and availability. Participants consume wild food at their own risk.
Medical advice
The information presented here and on this trip is not a substitute for consulting a professional or medical advice of any kind. For your safety, it’s best to consult with qualified experts before making any decisions or taking any actions based on the content provided here or discussed on the trip.
If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription drugs, have a medical condition, or an allergy, please consult a medical practitioner or herbalist before using or ingesting any of the plants encountered or discussed on this float trip. Take precautions to ensure that the plants you choose are safe and suitable for your specific needs.
Proper Identification
Proper identification is crucial when foraging for wild food. Cross-reference multiple reliable sources and double-check for positive identification before consuming any wild food. If you’re unsure about what you’ve found, it’s best to err on the side of caution and do not eat it. Always prioritize your safety to ensure a safe and enjoyable foraging experience.
Risk assessment
Foraging for wild food always carries a risk, as some plants and mushrooms can be deadly poisonous. When in doubt about the identity or safety of a plant or mushroom, do not consume it.
Exercise caution and proper preparation. To reduce the risk of accidental poisoning, consider foraging with a knowledgeable companion. Keep samples of any wild food you collect to identify them later, in case of an adverse reaction. Always start with a small amount when trying new wild food and wait for any adverse reactions.
Adverse reactions
Recognize that everyone’s body reacts differently to different types of food. Some people may have adverse reactions or sensitivities to certain plants or plant foods, including wild plants and mushrooms.
Basic hygiene
Avoid picking from contaminated areas like high-traffic roads, industrial estates, and dog-walking areas. Watch out for pesticides, pollution, and animal urine. Thoroughly wash your foraged food with water and vinegar before eating to minimize the risk of consuming harmful substances.
Foraging sustainability
The plants and fungi you harvest play an essential role in the ecosystem. To protect wildlife and ensure future growth, be sure to leave enough flowers and fruit behind and allow plenty of seeds to remain for the next year. Never pick a large amount of fungi for ID purposes only, as this can be a wasteful and unsustainable practice. Always leave nature as you found.
If you are participating in this float, you agree to follow the protocols above, to participate at your own risk, that you have taken the necessary personal precautions to participate.