Current
Talkeetna Canyon Packraft
Fourteen miles of Class IV. Earn the put-in.
- 4Capstone
- Current
Overview
Fly in to Stephan Lake and run the Talkeetna River to Talkeetna village, about 53 to 64 miles. The heart of it is the Talkeetna canyon: about 14 miles of sustained Class IV whitewater, best at lower flows. Only for strong, tested whitewater packrafters. This is the Current capstone.
Route & legs
| Day | Segment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet at Anchorage airport, travel to Talkeetna | |
| 2 | Fly in to Stephan Lake, upper river | Flow check |
| 3 | Talkeetna canyon, Class IV | About 14 miles |
| 4 | Lower river to Talkeetna | Takeout by road |
Skills & LLC outcomes
Logistics, Leadership & Coaching: what you bring home.
- LogisticsFlow-based go/no-go planning
- LeadershipScouting, portage calls and team decisions in hard water
- CoachingAdvanced packraft lines and rescue
Good to know
River
Class IV canyon, about 14 miles sustained
Access
Floatplane or wheel plane from Talkeetna
Distance
About 53 to 64 river miles
Group
5 men max
Finish
Talkeetna village by road
Flow
Best at about 3,000 to 8,000 cfs
Dates & status
| Dates | Length | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be announced | TBA | TBA | Coming soon |
Prerequisites
Advanced trip. Requires Tier I Readiness and Record I, including a swiftwater rescue course. Land manager permits will be secured before launch.
FAQ
When does it run?
Summer 2028. Dates are coming soon.
What does it cost?
Cost is to be announced.
Can a new packrafter come?
No. Start with the Upper Noatak.
This trip is coming soon
Tell us you are interested and we will reach out when dates are set.