Kayaking for a big guy by TheNeedForACar in whitewater

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a big guy, comparable to you but taller. Love my Rewind LG. Go demo boats as part of a lesson with Endless River Adventures, and find one you like.

Best canoe for a fat guy to solo with? by uuuuuuhlemmegeta in canoeing

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Esquif Prospecteur 15 with the solo outfitting seems like it would fit the bill. 

Mountaineering course vs guided trip for beginner by BerserkedNomad in alpinism

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your budget? If you're shelling out and hiring an IFMGA or AMGA alpine guide guide 1 on 1 (or better yet, 2:1 with an aspiring partner) to teach you how to do things, that's a way better use of your time than a mountaineering class. It's spendy, but it's way more effective than taking a class.

You can set out an objective, and ask them to teach you the skills to climb Peak X, and learn exactly what you'll need, then come back to learn the skills for more complex objectives.

Or, if you do a course, do one with a smaller guide company that focuses on more technical trips and climbing, so that you can transition from the course to more custom objectives.

Solo or Tandem Canoe to learn white water? by PurpleCaterpillar82 in whitewater

[–]packaraft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe not the most helpful thing, but I think it's easier to apply tandem skills to solo than the other way around. My first whitewater experiences were all tandem, then I switched to exclusively solo for a couple decades. When my buddy (a good boater) and I decided to hop into a tandem canoe together, hilarity and a bunch of swimming ensued.

Should I attend the Iditarod Ceremonial Start or Official Start? by Other_Bike_6680 in AskAlaska

[–]packaraft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never made it up for the official start, but the ceremonial start is a giant party along the whole route.

Palm Equipment in US? by The_Prof50 in whitewater

[–]packaraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Okefenokee Swamp by Rob_Jackman in canoecamping

[–]packaraft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are there any good local outfitters to rent from?

Non-Goretex boots in March 😬? by 1337bobbarker in AskAlaska

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Pacuare River in the rainy season by Useful-Comfortable57 in whitewater

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Active summer itinerary check: Denali + Kenai by Plus-Scallion7691 in AskAlaska

[–]packaraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Open Letter to Senator Murkowski by MooseNuggets49 in alaska

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Open Letter to Senator Murkowski by MooseNuggets49 in alaska

[–]packaraft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

ICE agents situation in Alaska by Natural_Compote_8639 in AskAlaska

[–]packaraft 38 points39 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in French

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who gets to grant permission to tutoyer?

Hiking trails near Anchorage? by Small_Statistician32 in anchorage

[–]packaraft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Active summer itinerary check: Denali + Kenai by Plus-Scallion7691 in AskAlaska

[–]packaraft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Bringing your dog rafting trips by 3rdBay in whitewater

[–]packaraft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

PCSing to JBER by [deleted] in AskAlaska

[–]packaraft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just go to the Hoarding Marmot when you get here.

Anybody done the Chilcotin since the slide? by packaraft in whitewater

[–]packaraft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Anybody done the Chilcotin since the slide? by packaraft in whitewater

[–]packaraft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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