No wildlife except for one Moose on the bank. It's not an ideal solution, and I try to use it only in a pinch in Class 2 water. With at risk kids we took 6-9 days but you could do it faster. Sunny and no wind! This route offers 39 miles of class I & class II rapids, numerous sandy beaches to camp on, and some of the most scenic landscape you will ever see. This 3-day expedition can be guided or self-guided and will see you cruising down the Waiau River into Lake Manapouri, exploring stunning islands, isthmuses and white sandy beaches as you go. He checked in with his PLB the evening before the last sign of life. Perfect conditions. Home Forums Campfire Photo Gallery Packrafting - Wind Rivers - 4/15/07. Find Bens essays, trip reports, gear reviews, paintings, songs, and other work at benkilbourne.com. Facts are very limited because the boater was alone with no witnesses. Please post more pics if you have time or put them on your blog. Become a BCP supporting member and get free swag, no ads and lots of other great benefits. I could head into the Uintas again and meander between familiar pines and emerge at familiar lakes in familiar bowls where moundy rock lifts up on all sides. The group had committed to portaging all of the gorges, but Stephen re-assessed and decided to run the first gorge, alone. Best way to do this run would be to camp or stash equipment at the head of the second lake or at the rapid visible from the trail (there was even a tree in the rapid), and walk in the rest of the way to the put-in with only the boat. Mine uses 5/8" nylon straps with side release buckles attached to 1/2" miniature grommets in the pad's RF welded rim. The geography of the lake system provides 30 km of wind fetch before the crossing point. On Sunday, we put in back at the trailhead and paddled ~8miles below the lakes to the Big Bend pullout (http://wyomingnaturalist.com/river_green_warren.html ). Pretty country. The Wind River offers a great mix of packrafting, hiking, fishing, and wildlife. Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places. Getting onto rising river, capsize and inability to get back into craft due to rising water levels, this river floods all the time and portaging the gorge is a bit of a nightmare bush-bash). They are a truly wild and rugged wilderness, protected by two National Forests and the Wind River Reservation. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You can expect to learn about local fauna, see magical sights and catch some really big fish! I have some friends with some gnarly stories. The Wind River Range runs along the Continental Divide and boasts some high elevations. Most skills learned are applicable to packrafting. Lander, WY 82520. A Frenchman was reported overdue around the northern end of Lake Rotorua. Become a member today! And, you dont paddle with someone who doesnt have one on. If fast is more your speed, rent a motor boat or a jet ski from the marina and cruise around with an engine doing the work. apparently flipped his small raft shortly after putting in and quickly encountered violent waves and hydraulics. In terms of lightest full whitewater pfds. ", "I am just finishing my tenth trip with you guys. Given that his body was recovered with his boat, I assume he was trapped with it. With ten easily accessible trailheads, it's a cinch to get to the slopes of the Wind River Mountain Range. What is clear is that Yalil had a leash attaching himself to the boat and was trapped by the leash (not the black rope in the photo below that is part of the coaming). $7,800 Beginning high in the tundra, the Wind River flows beneath limestone spires, past glacial lakes, and finally through the boreal forests of northern Alaska. View Profile View Forum Posts . Enjoyed tour trip report and video! I like my TorsoLite-under-a-rain-jacket the most, until I can find (or make) something better than the Stearns model. Wow, I just found this. One article suggests that he was missing for days, but I suspect this is just a google translate issue. In Alaska, I urge people to consider the cost of the drysuit as part of the packraft purchase price. Hanmer to Put-in - 30km (allow 45 minutes by car) Clarence to Hanmer - 234 km. Any late season info you could provide would be helpful! Most mosquitos Ive ever encountered along the green river, they are immune to bug spray it seems; long sleeves and a head net are your best protection. These are the fatalities Im familiar > with; all but one have occurred in Alaska. I appreciate the swiss-cheese model of incident causation to visualize this incidents occur when a bunch of small holes line up perfectly wrong. Whether youre looking for a beautiful picnic on an alpine beach or a 10 day expedition in the Winds, we have the adventure for you. The hike up to Berry Pass is seriously underrated, and the views of the 20 Mile watershed are absolutely . Astral and Norge are the two primary manufacturers of this PFD type. Stop in at a local fly shop like the Lander Fly Shop, Cutthroat Fly Shop in Dubois or Rocky Mountain Discount Sports in Riverton, where youll be able to buy your fishing license (or directed how to do it), buy the flies that are hatching and ask for some local beta about the hot spots. Sarah Kilbourne It remains a special place for those seeking adventure off the beaten path. Duration 1-4 Days Level Moderate Dates May-September Price $219-$425 View Tour. And yup there are some big creeks flowing from those hills. Joe Hutto, The Light in High . Far East Alaska Range Luc Mehl. It was initially (wrongly) reported in the news as a packrafting fatality. Insufficient safety equipment (PFD and/or drysuit) was common in the earlier incidents, and perhaps less so more recently. 09-09-2016, 08:05 #7. First-world problems, I know. The AW incident report mentions an IK and kayak, but Martin was in a packraft. It heads directly uphill, very steep, with no switchbacks for the first 100yrs then becomes obvious. Lacking a major mining boom like the Colorado Silver Boom, few access roads pierce the range, requiring long backpacking trips to penetrate the range and reach the highest peaks. I am not sure this post will gain the attention of those needed to input, but can anyone suggest a starting point for packrafting? A good starting point is to keep a visual of this model in mind, recognize and acknowledge all of the little decisions that can lead to an incident. This, combined with wearing it under a shell, keeps it in place quite well. Piggybacking on this topic from earlier. I will soon own one of those Kokatats. #3 boat was lost when it was released to pull Marty from the water. This sub Class warrants mention as packrafts can often tackle tight creeks at low flows that are quite technical in nature with lots of manoeuvring required. Heck, it might even be the best solo boat of any type we've paddled. There are some beautiful campsites nestled into the shores of the lakeslike the sandy campsites youll find when you kayak or canoe across Worthen Reservoir from the boat ramp. The timing was good, no bugs due to the nightly freezes, good water level too, wouldnt want to run this with < 1000 cfs though. So rather than get on a high-horse about it, could someone just describe the experience of swimming rapids in this rig? Even here in the Southeast, the rule is dress for the swim. I could head south and hop on a river, but the 100-degree heat in the Moab area made this look pretty unappealing. The river primarily has boatable flows in the spring, and during summer monsoons. 7. Never Summer Wilderness, Colorado. Virginia resident Peter Jolles, 46, was reported overdue at a Bugaboo Creek takeout, British Columbia, and has not yet been located. I'm glad this subject came up, because I was not going to use anything for river rafting in my 'toy' Sevylor TrailBoat, but this got me thinking I should at least make the 'burrito' or 'taco' with my GG ThinLight or a sitpad, and a shell. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. I know BAD! Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total). It's risky. Standard technique: feet down, chest up. All recordings are now online! As part of the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic, Rob Kehrer (44) and Greg Mills portaged the Tana River Canyon (Class IV), putting in below the technical features. And I see you still use your Tilley? Do your part to help! Martin had considerable experience. If you get hot, jump in the river for a cool down. Leaving Fairbanks we fly 300 miles, over the Yukon River, to the small town of Arctic Village. Check out Lander-based Wyoming Rivers Cooperative for details (they also offer incredible rafting trips). Ryan, thanks that paints a picture of small, semi-technical, low volume streams. The Wind River lies in the northern half of the Yukon Territory, Canada just south of the Arctic Circle. I also measured the weight for a number of PFD sizes above and below L/XL. Other reviews submitted talk about crowds of people, overuse and even litter. In all 3 of 4 boats were lost; all were later recovered by good Samaritans and/or Nova Alaska Guides. Wind River Country is known for its pristine mountains and all of the activitiesthat go along with themrock climbing, backpacking, trail running, horsepacking and mountain biking, just to name a few. Video 3: River Hazards Run time: 1 minute 37 seconds Wow, glad you put this together, thanks. We've been wanting to packraft the Crooked River through the popular climbing area, Smith Rock, for some time. Hot showers are in order! That said, some PFDs will offer significant advantages over those casually . . To get truly wild with your Wind River Country fly fishing, head into the mountains for a few days or a week for the adventure of a lifetime. we offer plenty of courses that include rafting, canoeing, kayaking, packrafting and rescue. Grant Gunderson | September 24, 2014. No other details are available at this point. we offer plenty of courses that include rafting, canoeing, kayaking, packrafting and rescue. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The rapids consist of steep drops and boulder gardens, as described in this link: river description (go to [4]). The Continental Divide crests the Wind River Range's entire length. I misspoke relative to the Astral Kapok (natural material) PFDs. TRAIL DAYS ONLINE! Colin Buness (25) disappeared on a solo trip to the Katate, a tributary to the Stikine. The body of P.K. Based on his YouTube channel, hidasurf might only have had three months experience, liked running steep creeks at shallow water (Class II-III), and was often or always paddling alone. Romain Qunhen, a Belgian on a roadtrip from BC to Alaska, went missing on the Nass River, BC, Romains packraft and backpack were recovered. I am very interested in cruising mild river conditions during an extended backpacking trek at some point in the future. 1080p HDI crossed the Brooks Range from the valley of the Hulahula river on the north to Arctic Village on the south side.Packrafting in the Gates of the Arc. Nahuel Huapi took them by surprise with violent waves, hit their boats and threw them into the water. A second boater was able to recover her boat, presumably re-enter, and paddle to shore. Reach the edge of the water and make your transition: inflate your packraft, assemble your paddle and stash your kit in the raft. Temperatures vary dramatically in the Arctic. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Depending on circumstances, we can sometimes provide a shuttle service if necessary for nearby options. Enjoy short, easy day hikes or more intense backpacking trips, depending on what wets your whistle. Or you could take a few sandwiches, a case of bubbly water and a sun hat and spend the day fishing out of a canoe on Boysen Reservoir or on the outlet of Worthen Reservoir. Hey Luc, Thanks for putting energy into this. If you know details, please do not post them as comments on this page until (if/when) a public incident report is available. . Starting on the open tundra, it flows beneath limestone spires, past glacial lakes, and through the boreal forests of northern Alaska. He then intended to float to the Alcan Highway in the Yukon. All recordings are now online! Bubbles(?) Its believed that his body was held underwater for at least six days, as the area where it was found had been searched many times by dog teams, ground searchers and aircraft, including a military Blackhawk helicopter equipped with infrared radar., P.K., 28, was reported to be three days overdue from an ambitious solo backpacking and float trip. From the Elkhart trailhead parking lot, take the Pole Creek Trail directly adjacent to . So, I usually, for small creeks and calm water, use a TorsoLite pad wrapped around my chest under my shell. He is personable, knowledgeable about the Arctic, and has excellent group management skills. The group was evacuated three days later by helicopter. This is the third open water packraft fatality on record, highlighting the danger of open water crossings. In fact, a $15 "Walmart special" PFD will likely have the exact same amount of flotation rating as a $200 boutique sea kayaking vest. TRAIL DAYS ONLINE! Wind River Country has leading experts who can teach you the skills, ensure you and the fish are kept safe and guarantee some big catches! Bike rafters can be superior and have no shuttle. Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team. Seems like a beautiful float so we were hoping to get a hike in and then check it out - if the water was reasonable. He had a full safety kit (PFD, helmet, drysuit), frequently scouted rapids, and frequently swam. All boats were Alpacka Llamas. My only gripe with the MTI Livery is lack of pockets. Looking at my photos and video of the one rapid on this stretch, it looked only slightly cloudy at this point, which is still above the two lakes. For those with packrafting skills, this route offers a quick, easy-to-access, multi-sport adventure. Saw no one on the porcupine trails and most people on the highline trail. On 18-19.08.21 it drizzled, the water level rose. I hope to see a trip report, and some discussion of your gear and how to protect it, since I am planning a Spring trip with my wimpy little Sevylor 'trail boat'.. Is that one of the larger Sealline Stormsacks you lashed on the front? Reminds me of Sarahs IG post today fantastic example of role modelling open sharing! Its perhaps one of the best ways to practice presence and to learn to notice. Thanks for posting. But if Im going to be taking several days off from work, I want the intention behind a trip to make me feel like every moment is worthwhile. From Mild to Wild, Exploring Wind River Countrys Waterways. With 100 miles of incredible hikes to explore (popular during July and August), you'll have plenty of options. Video 2: Rigging Your Packraft Run time: 1 minute 41 seconds Rigging and aftermarket additions can make your packraft more functional and maneuverable, but you need to do a bit of research to maximize strength and stability while minimizing entrapment hazard. He allowed Adrian and me to hike at our own pace and he encouraged all of us to explore the area surrounding our campsites. You mentioned to me in an email that you have terrific guides - you do indeed. Awesome. The reporting party was reached and assisted within hours, and the missing packrafter was found, deceased, on rocks farther downriver. The water was high, estimated at three times median flow. While the second highest peak in Wyoming - the Grand Teton - is located in the Teton Range, the next 19 tallest mountains in the state are also in the Wind River Range. Scott - A packraft paddles much more like a river boat than a canoe, raft, or a touring kayak. While the water is flat and calm as it passes the dramatic cliffs in the state park, right above it is continuous class IV with some short flat areas and only a few access points into the canyon. The consistent theme in these fatalities is getting separated from boats and partners, typically in cold and/or surprisingly swift (high) water. 5.0. The third boater noted Marty floating face up, pursued, caught and swam Marty to shore on river right, where CPR was unsuccessful. After inflating our pack rafts and talking about river safety, we set off onto the Winda small, clear river. Morning came, inflated boat and enjoyed a leisurely paddle with no portages! I have found that if I invert mine and put a thin insulating pad on it, it makes a very cushy mattress. The Hollyford-Pyke loop is probably NZ's most classic packrafting trip. Temperatures range from the 20s to 70s. I also had to beg my little brother out of doing the Nenana Canyon without a drysuit, I couldve very well be sans 1 little bro at this point! Were going to be down in Pinedale over Labor Day weekend and wanted to get a gage to see if folks had ever checked out the Green River Lakes area this late in the year. CCK has a three weekend series which will safely teach you the basics on the South Fork of the American River's class 2 sections. 08/19/21 we all successfully passed the Straight Rapid on the Levaya Mama River (category 3). The first two gorges feature Class III/IV drops and frequent wood hazards. Dave is a superb guide. What Ive learned is that you can be reasonably comfortable in a drysuit even in warmer weather wear lightest layers or shorts under it. But I had to go. I did not get hot or sweaty until I got off the water. Wind River Canyon Whitewater and Fly Fishing. WRHR - Day 7: Beaver Park to Green River Lakes, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area Packraft/Backpack Loop (TN), Red River Gorge/Red Byrd Arch Packraft Trip - Kentucky, Gila River - Gila Wilderness, New Mexico - April 18, 2022, Application Period Open For 2023 Private River Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park, Northern Wind River Traverse - September 2021, North Pitchstone Trail, Headwaters of Ouzel Creek, Bechler River and Mr. Earthwalk Press: Hiking Map and Guide: Northern Wind River Range, WY. You can now take guided packrafting trips in Wind River Country. I considered the same old loops. A small amount of each fee goes into (very) slowly building up PRANZ funds: For future projects which could involve training subsidies, maybe legal fees for the court battle to prevent a company damming a fantastic packrafting river The future is uncertain, and PRANZ wants to be in a position to help defend our packrafting opportunities. I would guess that the upper lake would also fish well. Satellite imagery shows large rapids just out of sight from his probable put in. Ran this section another time then drove home. Many of the creeks, like the Dinwoody, have wonderful floatable sections. He was not wearing a PFD. Ive got some bare-bones notes on safety and outfitting, here. Another Wind River Trip Planning! Too many people are afraid to share their near miss stories for fear of judgement. The Sondre Stromfjord is an almost linear, 170km fjord which can funnel foehn winds fjord the Ice Sheet. The article does not discuss prior experience but mentions that they had life jackets and insufficient insulation layers given the water temperature. The common themes in these > accidents are cold, surprisingly swift water, and insufficie >. At The End Of The Road Where The Trails and Life Begins ' - Message on a sign near Cody, Wy. How can we prevent holes from lining up? April 18-23, 2021, Wind River Range (beginning of Sept 2021), Upper Toklat River (Denali NP) - mid-August 2018, Republic Pass Trail North Absaroka into Yellowstone Cache Creek and Lamar River, trip report: Wind River Range Ross Lakes, Bear Basin, Grasshopper Glacier, & Dinwoody Creek loop, Aug-Sep 2020, Yellowstone advice: Lamar River - Pelican Valley - Mirror Plateau loop this summer. The Wind River Range offers some breathtaking views and is teeming with wildlife of all kinds. Thanks for your post. 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Wind River Range. A Membership is required to post in the forums. 6hrs round trip. Wildland Trekking has a six-day rim-to-rim trip where you'll hike into the canyon. So, I like PFD's with pockets. Packrafting Course Level 1: Medium 2 days (3rd optional) $$ Learn and practice the foundational skills you need to have fun on the water. The Wind is probably the most popular river . There are incredible opportunities in town or just a short hike away. There is not much information about this fatality yet. The allowance of packrafting on a backcountry permit has taken over a decade of rapport building with the Park Service led by leaders from the APA community to get RABT allowed. Climbed Squaretop the next day via the 3rd/4th class scramble from Granite Lake. We camped next to the car and woke to find snow blowing horizontally. Moments later he went through another hole and was separated from his boat. Mostly Class II. 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