June 5, 2024
As a long time packrafter, Tyler Williams used to have to tell everyone what a packraft was. Nowadays he rarely has to explain them and shares his stories from the days of the original packrafts to what they have become today.
This Is Packrafting
January 1, 2025
The new Mage is perfect for backcountry whitewater packrafting, check it out in more detail and see it in action.
April 13, 2023
Skirafting Utah: Monticello to Mt. Hillers.
Adventures in Utah bring Jeff Creamer and Mike Curiak on an exciting multi-sport ski-rafting adventure.
December 31, 2024
Rolling Up Your Packraft Tutorial
Some of you have asked, so we made a boat rolling tutorial for you. Check out these common techniques for rolling up your packraft
November 14, 2024
An Overnight "Lightwater" trip in Colorado
Fun times were had by all on an exploratory overnight paddling trip on the Central West Slope of Colorado. Most had never paddled before and everyone had an awesome time on their first paddling trip.
November 15, 2024
News, Events, ReviewsWe put together a quick video sharing the news and 2025 updates, including a new model! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming.
November 13, 2024
In March of 2024 Alpacka Raft lost our beloved friend and colleague, Armida Huerta.
January 30, 2025
Following Footsteps of River Runners
Adventure StoriesJohn Mackay’s earliest forays into some of the most challenging rivers in NZ in rafts made on the side of the river based around 2 truck tire inner tubes. A catalyst for many things in my river running past, and the reason for the new film "Following Footsteps of River Runners"
March 6, 2025
Packrafting & Outdoor Access for All
“Access” holds deep significance for both the packrafting and LGBTQ+ communities. For packrafters, it’s about breaking barriers to remote wild spaces. For LGBTQ+ individuals, it’s about gaining equal opportunities, rights, and acceptance. This trip explored these parallels while fostering skills, confidence, and connection.
March 7, 2025
Valkyrie Voyage: An Epic Whitewater Adventure in Idaho
With a long weekend coming up we got scheming. The plan was to spend a few days boating with the prized run of the trip to be what looked like an amazing class IV/V creek. Based off the few photos of the creek, the stoke was high and the gradient was steep. With no real gauges on the river the looming question of “is there enough water” floated overhead; a question that has been all too common this year.