The Packrafting Podcast5 Jun 2021

#11 The Packraft Handbook - behind the scenes with Luc Mehl

After losing a friend in a packrafting incident seven years ago, Luc was rattled to the core. It became a catalyst for a new chapter in his own packrafting journey, where he totally reassessed his own skillset and started learning more about safety. This led him to write The Packraft Handbook, which we focus on in this episode. Those of you who already have a copy of the book will enjoy the extra background on the book writing process and getting to know Luc on more of a personal level.

EPISODE LINKS:

Things to Luc at - Alaskan Adventure

Luc's Vimeo (lots of great videos!)

Luc's Instagram

Order The Packraft Handbook via Luc's website

The Packrafting Podcast on Instagram

Podcast sponsored by Alpacka Raft:

Alpacka Raft has been handcrafting packrafts for 20 years and has spearheaded packrafting into its modern, more accessible era. All of their boats are made-to-order, in Mancos, Colorado. Whether you’re looking for the perfect whitewater packraft, an ultra-light option for bikerafting or backpacking, or the ultimate do-everything backcountry adventure tool, Alpacka Raft has a packraft for you. Find out more at their website AlpackaRaft.com

Music:

Original music by Evan Phillips, a musician from Anchorage, Alaska. He’s also the host and producer of The Firn Line, a podcast about the lives of mountain climbers.

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Episoder(11)

#10 Scottish bikerafting and Greenland adventures - Annie Le

Annie shares some of her most memorable packrafting and bikerafting adventures in Scotland and Greenland. We hear about her encounters with muskoxen, quick sand on a glacier-fed river, and dealing wit...

15 Apr 20211h 1min

#9 The Magic of Alaska, mental health and overcoming fear - Sarah Histand

Sarah lives in Alaska, where she finds joy in many outdoor activities, from wild ice skating to backcountry skiing and packrafting. She teaches mental-health informed online fitness programs for outdo...

7 Apr 20211h 9min

#8 Skirafting and technical whitewater - Jeffrey Creamer

Jeffrey Creamer is a packrafter based in Colorado who loves designing creative whitewater expedition routes. His favourite trips combine hard whitewater with backcountry skiing or ski mountaineering, ...

5 Feb 20211h 7min

#7 A Belgian with a love of long journeys in remote places - Willem Vandoorne

In this episode we talk about Willem’s signature trip style, including how he plans his trips and what it is he enjoys most about multi-week adventures. We chat about some of his earlier trips in Scan...

30 Des 20201h

#6 Packraft design and innovation at Alpacka Raft - Sheri Tingey

Sheri Tingey started working in design in the outdoor industry in Jackson Hole when she was a young adult. It wasn’t until she was in her mid-50s that she founded Alpacka Raft with her son, Thor. Afte...

27 Sep 202057min

# 5 Storytime with Doom

Welcome to the second episode in the storytime series. These are off-the-cuff campfire style stories, narrated adventure recounts and essays. They’ll each be around ten to twenty minutes long and will...

19 Aug 202021min

#4 Get to know the podcast host - Dulkara Martig

The tables are turned as Dulkara answers questions put to her by her mother, Janine Martig. Dulkara bought a packraft before she ever sat in one, at a time when they were little known in New Zealand. ...

3 Aug 202034min