Packrafting the Upper Chena

Price: $45 Students / $55 Staff

Max Participants: 4

Difficulty: Beginner

Disclaimer: This is not a "first time" packrafting trip. You must have prior experience paddling a packraft in moving water to sign up for this trip. 

Packrafting

Saturday, September 27th:   

9:00am - Meet at the OA office in the SRC. Gear up, and depart

11:00am - Arrive at river

3:00pm - Return to truck, load up & head back

5:30pm - Arrive at OA 

 

Trip description:

The Upper Chena is a swiftly moving body of water (Class 1+) that affords paddlers with a unique perspective of the Chena Recreation Area. Plenty of animals frequent the river banks and the clear fall water is utterly gorgeous. 

 

Things to bring:

  • Packraft (OA will provide)
  • Drysuit (OA will provide)
  • Paddle (OA will provide)
  • Drybag (OA will provide)
  • Daypack - to carry food, water, and extra clothes for the day
  • Synthetic base layers , top and bottom
  • Fleece or wool sweater (NO COTTON)
  • Puffy Jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • 2 Liters of water
  • Lunch and snacks for a long day out

Bold Items supplied by Outdoor Adventures as a part of the trip.

 

Refund Policy:

Payment in full is required to sign up for a trip.  A 100% refund is available if you notify the Outdoor Adventures Office of the cancellation more than two weeks (14 days) before the first day of the trip.  Cancellation two weeks to 3 days (13 to 3 days) before the trip entitles the participant to a 50% refund. No refund is provided if the participant does not show up or cancels 2 days or less prior to the trip.

 

Safety and Risk Management:

Due to the nature of outdoor travel there are certain inherent risks in all of Outdoor Adventure鈥檚 trips.  Acceptable risks include but are not limited to: hiking over rough uneven terrain with a heavy backpack on, hiking up and down steep inclines with muddy and loose footing, crossing creeks and swampy ground, walking on glacier ice with and without crampons on, and having wet feet and clothing.  Conditions may include below freezing temperatures, thunderstorms, rain, sleet and high winds.  Driving risks may include slick roads, poor visibility and wildlife.  Alaska is a wild place - you need to take ultimate responsibility for your own safety as only you can. For your protection we require you to carry health insurance.  You can purchase insurance for $2.60/day from the University (ask for details). All info is subject to change due to safety, weather, current conditions, etc.!     

 

If you have any questions, please contact us or visit our office in the SRC.

   uaf-oa-staff@alaska.edu

   907-474-6027