KENAI RIVER CANYON PACKRAFT TRIP (SEASON OPENER), KENAI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ALASKA, APRIL 18, 2025
PARTICIPANTS:
Doug A. Laura F.
Jim B. Stephen F.
Trevor D. Dylan H.
Jason F. Wally H.
It was a beautiful day for the first packraft trip of the season. We took our time paddling through the canyon rapids before stopping at the Picnic Table Campsite. That's where we ate lunch and examined the wreckage of a drift boat which had probably been there all winter. Then it was back on the water for a short paddle to Skilak Lake. We cruised along the edge of the lake for a half mile before landing and packing our gear in backpacks for the hike out Hidden Creek Trail. It was a fine day indeed.
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| Jason at the put-in (Jim's Landing). Ready to paddle. |
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| Laura and Jason in their brand new packrafts. |
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| Doug uses his paddle to push off from shore. |
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| Dylan takes a break while others empty water from their boats. |
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| Jim examines the wreckage of a wooden drift boat. |
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| Packraft hors d'ouvres which consists of a Wheat Thin cracker topped with canned cheese, and a smoked oyster. Super delicious. |
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| Trevor enjoys a cup of coffee and a good laugh while visiting with Stephen. |
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| The group at the edge of Skilak Lake. All packed up and ready for the hike out Hidden Creek Trail back to the vehicles. |
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| Hiking out. |
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| On our way back to the vehicles. |
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