PACK RAFTING
InStruction
Introduction to Pack Rafting & Moving water
Level 1 & 2
Price Breakdown
LEVEL 1 - Half Day $100
LEVEL 1 & 2 - Course $325
Day 1 - Level 1
Class starts at New Wave Office at 10AM. We will talk about gear, boats, and paddle strokes! We then will head to Otto lake. We will spend around 3 hours at Otto lake and then have another group discussion where we talk about hydrology, river safety, and plan for the next day.
Day 2 Class Level 2
Meet at New Wave Office @ 7AM for gear check, and hydrology review. 7:30AM We will be headed to mile 120 of the Denali Highway (approx.15 miles down from Cantwell) to the boat launch. 9:00AM blow up, gear check and boat the upper Nenana River to Cantwell bridge number 1 which is approximately 15 miles. 3:30 pickup at bridge #1 in Cantwell. 4:30 office talk, gear return and high fives!
Minimum: 8 people maximum
Trip Times & Dates: May 30th-Jun 1st , Jun 6th 2025 Level 1, Jun 7th-8th 2025 Level 2 and July 4th-6th 2025 Level 2
Trip Duration:
Friday Level 1 (3.5 hours) Saturday or Sunday class 8- 9 hours
Gear Rental available
Pack Raft: $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)
Everything: (boat, drysuit, paddle, PFD, helmet for L1/2): $50 day or $100 full course
$325 per person
Price does not include gear rental
Per person
Nenana river ADVANCED Pack rafting
Whitewater water essentials Level 3
Trip begins at New Wave Office at 9am. Instructor will choose between three different river sections in the Denali area. This class will be focusing on safety, self & group rescue, paddle strokes, and boat control. Rivers and sections are water level dependent. Must have completed an accredited level 1 & 2 course somewhere in the state. Trip is designed for pack rafters with experience.
Maximum 8 people maximum
Trip times and Dates: July 18-20th & mAugust 22nd-24th 2025
Trip Duration: 8 hours
Gear Rental available
Pack Raft: $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)
Everything: Boat, drysuit, paddle, PFD, helmet for L1/2) $50 day or $100 full course
$425 per person
Price does not include gear rental
Gear Required and recommended:
PackRaft - Appropriate base layers -Drysuit - Paddle under 210CM
White water helmet- Tennis shoes/river booties (nothing open toe)
PFD minimum 15.5lbs of flotation with whistle - Dry bag for personal gear storage
Water bottle - a snacks and or lunch available for purchase at store.
Pogies or gloves & Throw rope (Recommended)
Contact us to find out the details (907) 683-2040 or message us, we love to chat about rafting. See ya soon!
Contact us to find out the details (907) 683-2040 or message us, we love to chat about rafting. See ya soon!