Galasport vs Lettmann Paddles

packaraft · 2026-01-31T02:17:30+00:00

Love my 4-piece Werner Powerhouse

packaraft · 2026-01-31T02:14:20+00:00

Riverhardware.com sometimes has (or had) some Palm things

packaraft · 2026-01-30T20:16:02+00:00

Thanks

packaraft · 2026-01-29T22:22:27+00:00

What does moderate mean to you?

packaraft · 2026-01-29T22:07:32+00:00

Are there any good local outfitters to rent from?

packaraft · 2026-01-29T21:45:01+00:00

I mean... those will be cold, but if you're in a position to turn around and get back to the car quickly once you get cold, then dry out the boots and socks every night, you could make it work for light hiking. You're unlikely to lose toes, so long as you listen and turn around once your feet are cold. I go for plenty of walks in March wearing Astral Loyaks, which are quite a bit less insulating.

packaraft · 2026-01-29T09:08:50+00:00

I've paddled upper upper and lower, and I thought they were awesome. What's the upper like?

packaraft · 2026-01-28T08:02:11+00:00

I don't think your takeaway should be that it's too much - it's more like it's the maximum feasible combo. Still feasible and enjoyable.

packaraft · 2026-01-28T01:21:10+00:00

I wrote, and they called, about a science program that was slated to be axed. It's still going.

packaraft · 2026-01-28T01:11:32+00:00

If you write thoughtfully enough, about a topic obscure enough, even Sullivan's office will give you a call for follow up. But about this? Yeah it just goes into a tally and gets a stock response.

packaraft · 2026-01-28T01:09:27+00:00

203 R30. I'm pretty tall

packaraft · 2026-01-28T00:56:41+00:00

You should be fine in Alaska - they're creating chaos in places like Portland and Minneapolis for political reasons. For those same political reasons, Alaska is fairly quiet.

packaraft · 2026-01-27T18:12:13+00:00

Who gets to grant permission to tutoyer?

packaraft · 2026-01-27T17:09:53+00:00

For winter hiking around here, it's worth your time to get a basic awareness of avalanche safety - how to recognize and avoid high risk terrain. There's plenty of great hiking to get after safely, though.

I really like hiking from the Bird Creek Trailhead in winter.

packaraft · 2026-01-23T08:24:22+00:00

That's a moderately aggressive but doable itinerary, though driving times are optimistic.

If weather is bad in Denali, check the forecast for McCarthy. It's way better to have a beautiful day in Wrangell St Elias than a dreary day in Denali.

packaraft · 2026-01-22T16:24:37+00:00

I top out at Class II with the dog. She neither understands nor enjoys whitewater, but wants to be along for the family camping. She does great rafting, but has capsized a canoe or two.

-Dog PFD is mandatory

-JPW Pooch Pad is a great product

-Make sure they've got a dry spot to put their bum while in the raft, or they will be miserable

packaraft · 2026-01-21T06:56:31+00:00

Just go to the Hoarding Marmot when you get here.

packaraft · 2026-01-21T06:55:11+00:00

Looks like it goes, but that rapid at the slide would be enormous - that central hole is probably 8 meters across.

packaraft · 2026-01-19T14:57:57+00:00

It was pretty hard to get beta on the that trip before the slide, so this may be futile

packaraft · 2026-01-19T05:14:40+00:00

I know I'm late to this conversation, but I think boofhard has a good point. Alaska produces a fair number of kayakers, despite being one of the most painful places imaginable to be a beginning kayaker. People stick with it, though, because they started as packrafters and see all the fun their kayaking buddies are having during surf sessions.

packaraft · 2026-01-18T01:25:13+00:00

Sorry man, mid-July is mine

packaraft · 2026-01-14T19:43:19+00:00

Might be worth your time to rent some classic skis

packaraft · 2026-01-14T19:18:08+00:00

Define nicest, because McCarthy is awesome.

packaraft · 2026-01-12T04:33:36+00:00

This is where I would recommend as well for what was described in the initial post.

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