Why Wooley?: Wooley Creek is one of many incredible whitewater sections within Northern California's Salmon River watershed. Set in the Marble Mountain Wilderness, Wooley Creek's crystalline waters cut through a series of granite gorges packed with steep boulder gardens and ledges. These lower gorges have long been a popular section for kayakers willing to shoulder their boats for 6 miles in exchange for stunning scenery and quality whitewater. More runnable river lies upstream of the...

Why Packraft the Queets? The Queets River flows through a picturesque valley in the southwest region of Olympic National Park. While many of the Northwest's hike-accessed rivers have more challenging whitewater, the Queet's riverside trail and class II character make it an accessible adventure for novice packrafters. Set amongst some impressive old-growth and with good opportunities to see elk and bears, the Queets offers a logistically simple way to visit a wild corner of the Olympics. ROUTE...

Why Packraft the Upper Red Deer?: Born in the high peaks of Banff National Park, the Red Deer River flows through a broad valley with stunning mountain views and a good chance to see wildlife. Beginning in Lake Louise, one of Banff's most popular destinations, this route offers a great contrast between the bustle of the west side of the park and its remote, wilder east side. With excellent trail access and reliable flows, this run has become a destination for packrafters in the region. The...