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I was fortunate to get an Alsek/Tat permit for the 2nd 2 weeks in July. I've never rowed this river before. We have a group of solid boaters/kayakers (many Grand descents, Selway, MFS, lots of IV-V kayaking, etc) and we have a nurse in the crew but now we all have young children. We have kids...

I have been traveling extensively throughout Alaska for over 2 decades and am planning to drive north from Bellingham this summer. I have done guided day trips much of my life and was part of an incredible multi-week expedition down the Firth River in the Yukon in 2006. That trip left me wanting...

For Sale ONLY in ALASKA: two NRS 16 ' catarafts, model 1116, w/ cedar bed flooring. All gear/accessories included, such as oars, oar locks, Ubolts, anchor, repair kit, pump, etc. $2500/each. Lightly used & well-cared for. Email [email protected] if interested.

I am desperately looking for anyone to rent gear for a 15 person Alsek River trip in July. Originally the trip was planed in 2019 to launch in 2020 (&*^%ing COVID!) we were set to use Shadow Lake and Charles McLaren. We were saddened to learn of of his passing earlier this year. By the time we...

Hello everyone! Denali Raft Adventures is still looking for a few more staff members to round out our team. Alaskan tourism has blown up this year! If your river is running out of water or you're running out of work, we've got some for you! Located in Denali National Park, Alaska, the Nenana is...

Hi all, I am considering moving to Alaska and I am grossly under educated about the paddling opportunities out there. Anyone have any info that they'ld care to share? What is the paddling like out there? Which region of Alaska has the best paddling? Is it all hazardous due to the low temps or...

I have an opportunity to drive up to Alaska from CO this summer and I am thinking about bringing the kids and the raft and doing one of the many long class 1 and 2 rivers, in the 100-200 mile range. Does anyone have any experience with these rivers? I am looking for personal recommendations...

Anyone out there done any multiday alaska/canada rafting? Something like the Tatshenshini River. Or any suggestions on what rivers to do (multiday). I am in the planning stages but am interested in doing a 2-3 week July 1ish trip up there. I know there are outfitters but was hoping to figure...

We're floating the Canning River (North Slope thru ANWR) June 22 - July 1st. Has anyone does this river before? There's limited available information out there so we're looking for some good intel. Thanks!

Howdy, We were on the Grand from Dec. 2-18th (2011) and we met you (the big group from Alaska) at Lava. We were 4 rafts. You filmed us going through Lava and the swim on Dec. 14th or so. We met up with you a few days later and you told us about the video you had. I can't reach you via email (no...

WANTED: Companions for a two-week Sea Kayak cruise of Glacier Bay National Park in late May to LATE June, 2011. I spent three weeks there last year and want to return, this time with companions. You must have multi-day flat water kayaking experience, your own kayak, an adventuresome spirit...

I came to forum to get information last spring. After months of research on what to purchase a friend in alaska was at a sports show and found Alaska rafts. This was February. We place our order, paid in full with a check and was assured our raft in two months. The terms were acceptable to...

Hi Mountain Buzz, I'm planning a 2011 trip down the Charley River to Yukon River in Alaska, and I'm need of guidebooks or any relevant info from people knowledgeable about this river. Thanks!

Anybody know anyone who's run this? YouTube - "South Side" by Moby -- Packrafting Disappointment Creek

This showed up on Playak: a little boat on Alaska's Kennicott/Nizina/Chitina/Cordova Rivres for those who know the place YouTube - "Mouthful of Diamonds" by Phantogram -- packrafting the Kennicot/Nizina/Chitina/Copper

Hey all, I am moving to Cordova, AK this summer to work for a guiding outfit and I am looking for paddlers! Apparently there is a sweet creek that runs through town and a few other things going on... The town is a bit hard to access but if anybody thinks they'll be there paddling let me know!

anybody driving north in the next few months that might be willing to throw an extra boat on their roof? compensation involved, drop me a pm if you might be able to help. thanks.

I know that most of the people here paddle in and around CO but if anyone has paddled up in the frozen north land of Alaska I would like to hear about it. What was your favorite river, Raft, canoe, or kayak?

Hello, I am trying to ship my playboat from Virginia to Alaska. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on the best way of going about doing so? Thanks for the advice.