Gear Requirements
Level 1 Gear Requirements
- Packraft
- PFD
- Paddle (under 210 cm)
- Drysuit
- Backpack (50L min)
- Hiking clothing
- Base layers for drysuit
- 2 pairs socks (trail is often wet=1 for hike, 1 for paddle)
- Paddling pogies/gloves (optional)
- Footwear (running shoes/neoprene paddling booties, no open toed shoes/sandals)
- Dry bag for personal gear (must attach to boat, carabiners must be locking)
- Water bottle, lunch/snacks
- State Parks Decal or day parking pass (Eagle River courses)
Level 2 Gear Requirements
- Packraft (w/ appropriate whitewater outfitting: combing & spray skirt/self-bailer, foot block, seat, backbend, thigh straps). Thigh straps highly recommended for Level 2 courses or anyone interested in whitewater paddling
- Inflation method
- Effective “grab loop” on bow (or bow bag) and stern/perimeter grab loop and/or line
- Whitewater Helmet (climbing or bike helmets not acceptable)
- Whitewater PFD, min 15.5 lbs flotation. (PFD must be outfitted with: whistle & rescue knife)
- Whitewater paddle (large power face; under 210 cm, breakdown or full length okay)
- Drysuit (wetsuits okay, but not recommended)
- Appropriate base-layers/insulation
- Throw bag (50 ft min)
- Paddling pogies/gloves (optional)
- Footwear (running shoes/neoprene paddling booties, no open toed shoes/sandals/crocs)
- Dry bag or bow bag for personal gear (must securely attach to boat, NO non locking carabiners)
- Water bottle, lunch, snacks
- State Parks Decal or day parking pass (for Eagle River courses)
Level 3 Gear Requirements
- Packraft (whitewater outfitting required for Level 3: spray skirt & combing/self bailer, thigh straps, foot block & supportive backband)
- Effective “grab loop” on bow and stern/perimeter line
- Whitewater helmet (climbing or bike helmets not acceptable)
- Whitewater PFD: min 15.5 lbs floatation, (w/whistle & rescue knife securely attached)
- Whitewater paddle; breakdown or full length (large power face; shaft under 210 cm)
- Drysuit
- Appropriate base-layers/insulation
- Throw bag (50 ft min)
- Paddling pogies/gloves (optional)
- Footwear (running shoes/neoprene paddling booties, no open toed shoes/sandals/crocs)
- Dry bag or bow bag for personal gear (must attach to boat, NO non locking carabiners)
- Water bottle, lunch, snacks
- State Parks annual decal or day parking pass (for Eagle River courses)