Packrafting is an adventurous way to move through Alaska’s Arctic. Many rivers, some close to Wiseman, offer a variety of skill-level for packrafters. Some are day trips, and some are overnight trips. Depending on circumstances, we can sometimes provide a shuttle service if necessary for nearby options.
Many other rivers throughout the Arctic provide amazing packraft experiences. Coordinate with Coyote Air for a fly-in drop off/pick up service, or map out a way to hike in or out.
Some resources:
- Luc Mehl: Excellent information and the author of the Packrafters Handbook. The Packraft Handbook is the definitive instructional resource for packrafting—everything you need to know to begin, improve, or assist others. Caring, curiosity, and intentional practice will help you anticipate what might go wrong and how to react when it does.
- Northern Alaska Packrafts: Packraft and gear rental
The Packrafters Handbook, by Luc Mehl and Sarah K Glaser
Ivishak River Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range, Arctic Alaska.
Packrafting Ernie Creek, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Brooks Range, Alaska.
Packrafting photo gallery
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Ernie Creek, Gates of the Arctic National Park
North Fork, Koyukuk River, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Brooks Range, Alaska.
Gates of the Arctic
Marsh Fork of the Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range mountains, Alaska.
Packrafting the Marsh Fork of the Canning River, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range mountains, Alaska.
Marsh Fork of the Canning River, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range mountains, Alaska.
Ivishak River, ANWR
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Brooks Range, Arctic Alaska
Ivishak River
Ivishak River
Blowing up a packraft
Getting ready to float
Paddling the Sag River
Paddling the Sag River
Matthews river
Matthews river
Shallow water on the Matthews river, June, Arctic, Alaska
Shallow water on the Matthews river
Matthews River
Matthews River
Matthews River
Matthews River
Getting ready to trek the tundra
Hiking to the Koyukuk River
Deflating the packraft
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Gates of the Arctic National Park