As the paddling season winds down and winter settles in, the American Packrafting Association is keeping the spirit of adventure alive with our annual Speaker Series. Join us for three engaging live Zoom events that dive into what matters most: preserving our rivers, staying safe, and celebrating our vibrant community. Each session focuses on one of APA’s key pillars—access & stewardship; education & safety; and fun & community.
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Take a deep dive into river access and stewardship issues with experts advocating for this iconic river. Join a Q&A panel including the River of Sorrows filmmakers and APA's lead for Access and Stewardship. Watch the film before attending at the link below to ensure you're up to speed with the conversation.
Hosted by APA Board Member, Dan Broman, we are thrilled to welcome our guests below.
Rica joined DRBA in 2022 as the Advocacy and Stewardship Director, bringing over six years of experience working along the Dolores River. Previously, she coordinated the Dolores River Restoration Partnership at RiversEdge West, leading efforts to enhance the riparian corridor. Rica holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and GIS from Fort Lewis College and an M.A. in Geography and Water Resources from the University of Wyoming, where her research focused on stakeholder values in the Dolores River watershed. Originally from southwest Colorado, she is passionate about protecting the region and loves rafting desert rivers with family and friends.
Cody M. Perry is a land and water advocate specializing in grassroots organizing and conservation storytelling. As co-founder of Rig To Flip, a creative media house focused on the Colorado River Basin, Cody highlights the connections between land, water, wildlife, and people. He has collaborated with nonprofits, federal agencies, outdoor brands, and local communities to promote landscape protections across western Colorado and eastern Utah. Originally from a ranching family in southern Arizona, Cody has lived on Colorado’s western slope since 2001, working as a ski patroller, outdoor educator, and freelance filmmaker. His passion lies in sharing stories of the West.
Brett Davis served as the Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits at Fort Lewis College for 16 years, where he led students in outdoor adventures and built strong connections in the southwest region. With a B.A. in Economics and an M.S. in Sport Management, he has a diverse background in education and outdoor leadership. Now retired, Brett is focusing on traveling and exploring the Four Corners area and beyond, often engaging in multi-sport adventures like biking and paddling, sometimes accompanied by llamas on his expeditions.
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