Welcome to the new American Packrafting Association website. This is the place to stay connected with the sport you love and find inspiration for bolder, safer adventures.
APA fosters a community of engaged packrafters by providing education and advocacy that shape the future of our sport.
No matter where life leads you, APA will keep you in touch with like-minded packrafting enthusiasts and feed your passion for adventure on land and water.
APA will keep you in touch with like-minded packrafting enthusiasts and feed your passion for adventure on land and water.
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Our wildly welcoming community will make you feel at home from your first meeting.
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Our goal is to give you real stories and educational resources that will guide your adventures rooted in safety and exciting experiences.
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Our purpose is one of passion, with conscious thought for the preservation and respect of our public lands.
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Planning a trip? Want to check out others' adventures? APA's Packrafting Forum is the center of our community.
APA’s work would not be possible without the generosity of our partners. Special thanks to our Expedition Leader sponsors for their continued support of APA and its programs.
Roundup 2021 registration is now open!
Garden Valley, ID
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