Category Archives: packraft

Packrafting the Minam River from Bearwallow Trailhead: July 27-29, 2012

Posted on September 19, 2012 by grant

On my previous packrafting trip into the Minam River two weeks earlier I had tried to talk Jerry into hiking in from the Bearwallow trailhead up to Standley and then down into the canyon a few miles upstream from Red’s … Continue reading →

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Packrafting the Minam River from Red’s Horse Ranch to Minam. First Test for the Baylee River Runner Packrafts: July 14-15, 2012

Posted on September 8, 2012 by grant

I have been planning a packrafting trip on the Minam River all winter.  Most float trips on the Minam River begin at Red’s Horse Ranch in the middle because there is a small section of property here that is not … Continue reading →

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Packrafting Joseph Creek . . . Almost: March 2012

Posted on April 19, 2012 by grant

Part One:  Scouting the trailhead Since my first float trip down Joseph Creek last year, I have looked forward to doing a second trip.  The first trip was in inflatable kayaks at 200 cfs.  It was a fun and challenging … Continue reading →

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Testing NRS packrafts on the Wenaha: March 4, 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by grant

Although I had heard of a packraft before, they did not really catch my interest until I saw Greg Topf with one on the Wenaha last year.  I was intrigued, but felt a little weary about their durability.  When I … Continue reading →

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