Packrafting Alaska While it’s Still Wild | INDIE ALASKA

Packrafting is an Alaska-born sport that’s picked up popularity in the past ten years. Because of their ability to be folded into the size of a small sleeping bag, packrafts have become a favorite #adventure tool among backpackers looking to extend hiking trips, and thrill-seekers looking to conquer #whitewater rapids. Luc Mehl has been packrafting around Alaska for the past 15 years. His adventures have taken him into the Alaska Range, the Brooks Range, and the Wrangells. When he’s not in his #packraft, he trains others in swiftwater rescue and packrafting. For more on Luc and the safety courses he offers, visit his website here: Footage recorded during Packraft-specific Swiftwater Rescue Course Hosted by Traverse Alaska: Video and story by Joey Mendolia With video from Luc Mehl, Mike Curiak, David Manzer and Mark Oates Music from FirstCom Music INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital