Lake Aloha - Paradise in the Sierras
High in California’s Sierra Nevada, tucked deep in the Desolation Wilderness, lies a shimmering granite basin scattered with crystal-clear water and dozens of small islands. This is Lake Aloha — and there’s no better way to explore it than by packraft.
Northern Lights on the North Fork of the John Day River
Wednesday night I got a text from my friend Dan Ransom “Hey we are paddling the North Fork of the John Day, putting in Friday at noon, can you make...
Hawaii: A Dream Paddling Destination on the Brink
Hawaii: A Dream Paddling Destination on the Brink by Eric Bergdoll For most people, mentions of Hawaii bring up visions of expansive sandy beaches, expensive accommodations, and big waves. For...
Flat Water to Whitewater Packrafting: What I Learned Along the Way
When I first started paddling I had a recreation plastic sit on top kayak. I paddled it in lakes, the ocean, and some easy rivers. I followed the coast guard...
Paddling Paradise: Escaping Winter in Baja
Paddling Paradise: Escaping Winter in Baja by Melanny and Evan aka Outofthisvan Last January, we escaped winter by heading south to Baja California Sur, Mexico for 8 weeks of sunshine, sand,...
Packraft Fly Fishing: The Ultimate Backcountry Fishing Advantage!
Packraft Fly Fishing written by: Matt McCourtney Packrafting & Fly Fishing Guide Packrafts are small, lightweight, easy to transport, deploy, and maneuver. They allowing you to access water you usually would not...
Packrafting and Canyoneering - Cape Horn to the Columbia River
Last winter Ryan, Mike, Haruka and I finally met up for a canyoneering trip we’ve been dreaming of for a few years. The four of us have run several canyons...