PACK RAFTING
Classes
Introduction to Pack Rafting & Moving water: Level 1 & 2
Rental Equipment & Pricing
Packraft: $40/day • $80/full course
Drysuit: $30/day • $60/full course
Paddle: $5/day • $10/full course
PFD: $5/day • $10/full course
Whitewater Helmet: $5/day • $10/full course
Note:
We highly recommend renting our complete gear package if you don't already own whitewater-specific equipment. All of our rental gear is professionally maintained, river-ready, and meets the requirements for our courses.
The recommended gear list is optional but includes items that many paddlers find helpful for staying comfortable and prepared during their time on the river.
Introduction to Pack rafting.
Level 1: $100
Introduction to packrafting. Half day experience in the afternoon. Can be taken separately from the level 2 course, or in addition. This course will be offered on the Friday before we offer the Level 2 which will be on Saturday/Sunday.
TRIP DATES: May 30th-Jun 1st Level 1 & 2 , Jun 6th, July 4th-6th Level 1&2
TRIP DURATION: Level 1 is considered a Half Day
COST : $100 Per Person
8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio on Otto Lake
Introduction to Rivers
Level 2: $350
2 day experience. Students will need to have their own gear, including safety equipment or make arrangements for rentals with us before arriving. This course will introduce students into river reading/running, basic safety skills, and paddle strokes.
MAXIMUM: 8 people maximum 8:2 Student/Teacher Ratio Nenana River
TRIP DURATION: Saturday & Sunday classes 8- 9 hours each 2 days
COST: $350 Per Person
*This Course Can be added onto the level 1 course for $300, a total of $400 (savings of $50 for a combo course)
Nenana river ADVANCED Pack rafting
Whitewater water essentials
Level 3: $425
White Water Advanced Course. This course is only available upon completion of another Packrafting course/certification and final approval by NWA. This course will be focused on river running strategy, body mechanics, catching eddies, and boat control.
MAXIMUM: 8 people maximum
8:2 Student/Teacher Ratio Nenana River
8:1 Student/Teacher Otto Lake Half Day
TRIP DURATION: 2.5 days
COST: $425 Per Person
Required Gear
Appropriate base layers (wool or synthetic; avoid cotton)
Drysuit (available for rent)
Packraft (available for rent)
Paddle (under 210 cm) (available for rent)
Whitewater helmet (available for rent)
PFD (Personal Flotation Device) with a minimum of 15.5 lbs of flotation and a whistle (available for rent)
Closed-toe tennis shoes or river booties
Recommended Gear
Dry bag for personal items
Water bottle
Snacks or lunch (also available for purchase at our store)
Pogies or paddling gloves
Throw rope
August 15th-17th 2025
Gnarnana Classic Race
Hosted By our friends at Denali Pack Rafting
A classic packraft race for teams of 2-3 in single packraft vessels. Held August 15-17th. Official race day will be Saturday August 16th. Racers & teams must be there August 15th for registration. The race will take place on the Nenana River starting on the Denali Highway, and finishing at King Fisher Creek in the Glitter Gulch area of the Nenana River. Teams must start and finish together. At least one Satellite/Garmin inreach style of SOS device must be carried per team. The Nenana River follows the Denali National Park boundary line, but will not take place on, or in National Park land. This is a grade 2-3 run, with flat water, rapids, and other obstacles that will need to be avoided, portaged, or run. Water level is always changing due to weather, good or bad. Folks that want to participate in the festivities but not race are welcome and will have opportunities to create their own groups during the day to packraft different rivers in the area. This is a community building event for packrafting. Volunteers are welcome. Please feel free to reach out to the team @denalipackraft on instagram or email Denalipackraft@gmail.com