Unexpected Joys of Multi-Day Packrafting Trips: Beyond the Rapids

The rush of energy from beating the current, the excitement of the ride, and the thrilling experience of navigating whitewater are what most people picture when they think of packrafting. However, any experienced rafter will tell you that a multi-day packrafting adventure is about much more than just the rapids.

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The close connection with nature is one of the biggest unexpected pleasures. You start to notice the small things as you float through virgin wilderness, away from mobile signals and city lights. These involve the rustle of wind through trees, the eagles above, and the serene, mirror-like lake at early dawn. A fresh sense of awe is brought with every turn in the river, which presents a different environment.

Then comes the clarity. Everything is reduced to the basics of river life: kayak, eat, sleep, repeat. The din from everyday reality decreases with each day that goes by. There is room for you to take a breath, ponder, and just be. Campfire-cooked meals are more delicious. Talking under the stars seems of greater importance.

The sense of community is possibly the most surprising. There is a mutual respect and understanding out here, regardless of whether you are travelling with friends or meeting other paddlers along the way. Gear is discussed, stories are told, and even silence becomes comfortable.

Multi-day packrafting is about revelation as much as adventure—of the natural world, of ease, of oneself.

Therefore, remember more than just the rapids the next time you plan a trip with Go North Rafts. Perhaps the peaceful times in between are when the true beauty is.