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Johnathan Shininger
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Grand Canyon Packrafting - March 2022
Packrafting through the Lower Grand Canyon in Alpacka Forager packrafts.
Hike in from South Rim via the Bright Angel Trail (8 miles).
Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek via the Colorado River (135 miles).
Hannah Shininger, Johnathan Shininger, Margo Norley, Bennett Norley
Link to Upper Grand Canyon Packrafting - ua-cam.com/video/YHSVSV5r0dQ/v-deo.html
Hike in from South Rim via the Bright Angel Trail (8 miles).
Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek via the Colorado River (135 miles).
Hannah Shininger, Johnathan Shininger, Margo Norley, Bennett Norley
Link to Upper Grand Canyon Packrafting - ua-cam.com/video/YHSVSV5r0dQ/v-deo.html
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Grand Canyon Packrafting - March 2021
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Packrafting solo through the Upper Grand Canyon in the Alpacka Forager packraft. Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch via the Colorado River (90 miles). Hike out to South Rim via the Bright Angel Trail (8 miles). Hannah and Johnathan Shininger Link to Lower Grand Canyon Packrafting - ua-cam.com/video/ab-8dmDHz9g/v-deo.html
There is an almost terrifying undercut. But the desert is enchanting.
So im 99% convinced on purchasing the Forager now because of this video. Any regrets thus far on your purchase?
@@Renman78 No regrets! It’s a great boat.
Looks and looked epic. Such a beautiful place. Looked way too fun too
Wow.
Hiw much experience rafting did you have before this trip and do you reccomend packrafting the Grand Canyon for a novice?
We had years of rafting and backcountry camping experience before this trip. Not recommended for a novice.
Epic! I love the side canyon trips and the cave!
Wow, amazing video and well done! I ordered a Forager too, question: if you were paddling solo, would you use the AB Shred Apart in kayak paddle mode or canoe mode for solo paddling? It looks like the Forager is so stable it might be an easier boat to paddle in big water than a hard shell kayak, (assuming the paddler was reasonably competent in both). Your thoughts on that?
Thank you! I'm sure you will enjoy your Forager. When I paddle solo, I use the AB Shred Apart in kayak paddle mode because it allows me to be faster and better balanced. The Forager is certainly more stable than a kayak and it performs well in big water. However, it is much less nimble which forces you to punch through features that you may be able to avoid in a kayak. Hard to say whether the Forager is easier to paddle in big water, but my opinion is that it's more fun. The disadvantage of the Forager is that when you flip, you are committed to the swim, whereas a reasonably competent kayaker would have a chance at rolling back upright. For this reason, I don't recommend the Forager for technical water above class IV.
Yeah, that makes sense. I don’t go above class IV In any boat anyway. It would obviously be a lot harder to eddy out to scout or whatever too in this boat, but it looks fun. You don’t do the duct tape over the drainage holes thing if you are paddling it on flat water, do you? I would be afraid of leaving a sticky residue. I’ll bet it was quite a load to pack up with also your share of the camping gear up either Bright Angel or North Kaibab (couldn’t tell which way you went)? Beast mode engaged!
Interesting idea, but no, I don't duct tape the bailing holes when padding flat water. I doubt the benefit would be worth the effort and potential mess. It certainly was a tough hike up the Bright Angel trail with all of our gear! Of course, I would do it again in a heartbeat if we won another permit. @@kentwilliams13
do you remember what CFS the river was at?
The range was 8400-11000 CFS that week.
Amazing! How did manage to get a permit two years in a row?
Mostly luck! My wife won the permit first, then my sister.
Very cool and inspirational. Questions: What did you do with your back packs once you got on the water; and 2, Do you need a rafting permit?
Thank you! Our backpacks are stored in the hull of the boat when we are on the water. There is an airtight cargo fly that allows you to put gear inside before inflating the boat. Also, yes, a rafting permit is required.
Parks are ripping people off,what a scam charging 2000 or more all about $$$$$$$. That's why I don't go.
👍👍👍👏👏👏🥲🥲🥲
capsized anywhere?❤
Horn, Granite, and Serpentine
Great video, thanks for sharing. Im curious if after flipping, are you able to get back in the boat mid river? or is it necessary to swim it to shore?
Thanks! Yes, you can get back into the boat mid river. It takes some upper body strength and a good kick but it is definitely doable. Also, the floor is self-bailing, so once you flip the boat upright and get back in your seat, you can continue paddling.
Un esperienza magnifica in luoghi meravigliosi! Bravi❣️from Italy 🇮🇹
What model of packraft is it?
Alpacka Forager
Wow. Say "great" is nothing. It was awesome...
Absolutely enthralling watch. You know if it looks big on a gopro it must have been absolutely gargantuan in person. That Lava run was bonkers! Pretty inspiring stuff!
Where’s the button for ‘Love!’?
So coooooool!
Friggen awesome!!!! Amazing video.
Hey, I'm a packrafter in South Korea. Looks Great~!!! I'd love to go there someday. Great Job you guys~~~~^^
Krasa
Was it any easier to pull the permit to hike out BA or was it just as difficult as a permit for the full length? Trying to see if there’s an easier way!
Unfortunately, the same permit is required either way. Best of luck in the lottery!
Well done
so so sick.
Well that's now on the bucketlist for me! Beautiful video and an amazing trip... thanks for the inspiration!
My heart was pounding, thanks for the adventure 👍
Wow! That looked awesome. What an amazing trip. Good job on the video as well. Did you worry about the durability of the packraft? You covered quite a few miles... I need to find something similar with my wife, but not as BIG. :)
Thanks! We carry a packraft repair kit for holes/tears but have not used it. Over the past year, we have covered about 500 river miles and completed multiple wilderness trips with the packraft. Fortunately, the only maintenance required has been rinsing with freshwater and cleaning/lubricating the cargo fly. The Forager is especially durable because the hull is made with 420-denier nylon while the other Alpacka models are made with 210-denier nylon.
I just bought a forger myself. What paddles are you guys using?
Sorry follow up question.. Are you sitting on a seat or the boat during these rapids?
Aqua-Bound Shred Apart Carbon 4-Piece Packraft Paddle (240 cm)
We kneel on the floor of the boat and sit back on our heels during the rapids.
Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy!
Any advice or must do mods? We are taking it on a Buffalo river hike/ float soon first time pack rafting with the wife.
Great photography, great trip... I think the video would be way more useful to potential packrafters if you replaced the music with narrative. A two-person packraft Lees to PR trip is super cool. How much gear did you have? What did you do about a groover? What did you use for water filtration/treatment? Does Ranger Peggy allow for a smaller expedition FA kit for a two=person trip? Was there any Park pushback? On the occasions you swam, did one of you (both?) grab the raft or did you have to go retrieve it? If grabbing while flipping... did you practice before hand? So many questions!! Again, super cool trip!
Thanks! We had a blast. You can read more about our trip on the Alpacka Raft blog... www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/packrafting-the-grand-canyon-in-the-forager/ We packed roughly 120 lbs of gear, used poop tubes for solid waste, and used the MSR MiniWorks filter and Aquatabs for water filtration/treatment. The park service allowed a smaller first aid kit, and in general, did not give us pushback. When we flip the raft, we try to hold on to the grab line but it is pretty easy to retrieve on a drop-pool river. Hope this helps!
Nice work! That swim in Hance had to have been terrifying!
Did you need to get a permit to do this?
Yes, we had to get a noncommercial river permit through the lottery system.
So cool. I've got a Forager on the way. Can't wait!
Awesome! You're going to love it!
Beautiful video. Impressive white water
Thank you!