The Packrafting Life (aka A Beginner’s Guide to Packrafting)
Episodes
🎧Episode #16: Packraft Maine's Alejandro Strong About Bikerafting Across the State & The Growth of East Coast Packrafting
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode #16 of The Packrafting Life, Lizzy Scully chats with Packraft Maine's Alejandro Strong about his love of bikerafting, the new route he is e...
🎧Episode #15! Gender Differences in Learning, Teaching & Packraft Course Creation with Jule Harle & Sarah Histand
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! This is Lizzy Scully, host of The Packrafting Life podcast. Welcome to episode #15. In this fascinating episode we look at scientific reasons b...
The Making of Be WaterWise: A Chat w/ Deane Parker about the APA's Series of 10 Safety Videos
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this ten-minute pod short, Four Corners Guides owner Lizzy Scully & filmmaker Deane Parker discuss the American Packrafting Association's new B...
🎧Episode #14: The Wonders, Dangers & Realities of La Venta River + New Guide Service Packraft Mexico - a chat w/ Rod Alfonzo
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lizzy interviews Rodrigo Alfonzo a Level 3 American Canoe Association Packraft Instructor and Level 4 Swiftwater certified, discussin...
Happy Pride Month! Let's Talk Being Queer in the Packrafting & Greater Outdoor Community w/ LGBTQ+ Outdoors Founder Justin Yoder & Ambassador Justin Bickley
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Pride Month, I dedicate this episode of The Packrafting Life to queer folks. ~Lizzy Scully, CEO Four Corners Guides And according to...
Episode #12 Leveling Up in Packrafting: When, How, What to Look Out For, with Dan Thurber
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction In Episode 12 of The Packrafting Life (aka A Beginner’s Guide to Packrafting), Lizzy talks with Dan Thurber, primarily about leveling u...
Packraft Design: The Process of Creating High-Performance Inflatable Boats, with Design Engineer Dustin Partridge
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of 2024 we snagged an interview with Alpacka Raft Design Engineer Dustin Partridge before he left for three months of packrafting in Patago...
Pod Clip - The International Packrafting Film Festival, an interview with Jule Harle
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For more information on the film fest, to be a sponsor or to show the film in your town, please email [email protected] or visit their websit...
A Quick, Non-Technical Look at the Alpacka Raft Mage
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note this is a non-technical look at the Mage, where I compare how it *feels* compared to the Wolverine and the Gnarwhal. On January 6th, we’...
Episode #10: Thor Tingey Talks Hunting & Fly Fishing & How Packrafts Fit Into the Mix
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #10 of, A Beginner's Guide to Packrafting & Bikerafting, we talk with Alpacka Raft co-owner, Thor Tingey, about the hunt packrafting an...
Packraft Fly Fishing in Colorado & the Arctic Wildlife Refuge, Plus Tips on Packraft Fly Fishing with guide Thad Ferrell
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #9 we dive into packraft fly fishing with guide Thad Ferrell. Thad was an early adopter of packrafts, and a longtime cyclist, rock climber ...
Whitewater Bikerafting New Zealand with Deane Parker
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #8 of, "A Beginner’s Guide to Packrafting & Bikerafting," Deane Parker talks about how he got into pairing bikes and packrafts on pre...
Seeking Wild Adventures? 1st Descents? Good Beer? Try Packrafting New Zealand
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #7, A Beginner's Guide to Packrafting & Bikerafting Starting today and through fall we’ll be sharing stories, podcasts, videos and photo...
Healing Adventure Trauma: Julia Yanker on How Adventurers Can Get Back Into the Activities They Love
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode #6 of A Beginner’s Guide to Packrafing & Bikerafing, we did interview with Julia Yanker, a long-time packrafter, life coach and Soma...
Podcast #5: Luc Mehl on Close Calls, & How Knowing More About Them Can Enhance Packrafting Safety ++ His Safety Tool Kit
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PLEASE NOTE. WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS SHOW ISN'T UPLOADING IN ITS ENTIRETY TO SPOTIFY. PLEASE LISTEN TO IT ON PODBEAN. LINK BELOW. Luc Mehl on The...
Expedition Packrafting & More with Jeff Creamer, SSI Instructor & Alpacka Raft Boat Tester
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, for our fourth episode, we’re bringing you an interview with Jeff Creamer, a Swiftwater Safety Institute Instructor and a boat tester and boa...
A Chat with Alaska Packraft School's Jule Harle on How Women Learn Differently from Men & More
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our Podcast, A Beginner’s Guide to Packrafting, Four Corners Guides owner Lizzy Scully talks with renowned Packraft Instruct...
Whitewater Packrafting Gear: Recommendations From an Expert
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of A Beginner's Guide to Packrafting (& Bikerafting), Tony Miely talks whitewater gear for packrafters. While he doesn't r...
A Chat With Steve ”Doom” Fassbinder About All Sorts of Packrafting Things
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Four Corners Guides Head Guide Steve Fassbinder discusses his packrafting history, how he gained experience & his packrafting kit...