2024 RoundUp is a wrap. Damn, that was fun! Thank you to everyone that journeyed to Idaho to paddle with us. We are full of river joy thanks to this amazing packrafting community. An extra big shout-out to all the volunteers that made this year a success!
What did you like? What can we improve? Share your feedback so we can make future years even better! Thank you for providing specifics and being constructive. You can provide anonymous feedback if that is more comfortable.
However, each person that provides feedback along with your name and contact info will be entered into a drawing for a free 2025 RoundUp ticket! We value your insight. Thank you.
Do you have some great shots and footage we can use for APA outreach? We'd love to repurpose your media if you are happy to share. We'll do our best to offer credit if you also include your social handles. Please create a folder with your name/handles and upload your goodies using the link below by August 1, 2024.
We are looking for fun river moments, laughs with your crew, bloopers, camp captures and RoundUp storytelling. We are grateful if you only share the best of the best versus 20 minutes of flatwater video. You get it, right? Give us the good stuff.
Order your super-fly APA gear before July 8 and we'll have your awesome new gear ready for you when you check in at 2024 RoundUp. Flaunt your packraft style and tell the world how much you love this adventure sport while supporting APA work at the same time. More merch drops will be coming at you so check back often.
Psst! Prices increase after RoundUp. Snag a good deal while you can.
NOTE: please add $10 flat-rate shipping at check-out if you are NOT attending RoundUp. We will ship all orders in early July when we receive the goods. Thank you.
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On-water activities are NOT a sanctioned activity at the 2024 Packraft Roundup hosted by the American Packrafting Association (APA). All paddlers should seek formal instruction from a certified guide or instructor with proper insurance and training. APA dos not encourage anyone to volunteer, lead or guide any paddler as part of RoundUp due to personal liability. That being said, anyone is welcome to paddle, meet other paddling buddies and spend time on the water as a group. It shall be understood that every RoundUp participant and paddler is responsible for their own choices and safety on the water including properly researching river information in addition to any content shared on the APA website or verbally. Any paddling you choose to do will be solely on your own and at your discretion, independent of the APA RoundUp event.
Schedule is subject to change. Thank you for rolling with the punches.
** Kids' Clinics have been cancelled due to low enrollment **
Since 2013, the APA Roundups have been the heartbeat of our community—connecting hundreds of packrafters, forging friendships and exploring new rivers across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and most recently California.
Our Roundup locations offer a diverse range of accessible river sections, catering to both beginners and experts. While the Roundups were once our main fundraising event, this year marks a shift in focus. Your ongoing support remains crucial, and we continue to rely on passionate volunteers to make these gatherings happen.
In recognition of our dedicated members, Roundup fees for 2024 will be reduced for APA Members. Join us in the adventure and consider becoming a part of the APA family!
Please email roundup@packraft.org to check out the volunteer tasks and where we could use a hand. Thank you.
Before you email us, please take a peek at the frequently asked questions below.
Volunteer-led outings are no longer sanctioned Roundup activities. Last year, APA recognized there was a gap in risk-management protocols related to volunteer-led outings. We had concerns about the capacity to thoroughly vet trip leaders and realized there was a misconception of these outings viewed as guided paddles. We hope to include clinics led by certified guides/ACA instructors in future Roundup events. However, this year we faced issues securing permits for such clinics on the Payette River.
This event originated and remains a platform for packrafters to come together and expand their packrafting community. We are committed to facilitating connections among packrafters through our nightly evening activities, fostering opportunities for participants to meet and organize paddling groups.
⚠ If you are looking for professional instruction, we recommend you register for one of the courses led by Swiftwater Safety Institute.
Our friends at Idaho River Sports in Boise rent packrafts that you can snag on your way to the campground. Backcountry Packraft Rentals will ship you a packraft to use at the event (please thoroughly clean this before and after use to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species).
⚠ If you are looking for professional instruction, we recommend you register for one of the courses led by Swiftwater Safety Institute.
No, we ask that you attend a guided and instructional class for skill development. The APA Roundup has a rich history of fostering inclusivity for novice packrafters. However, it's important to understand your own abilities before attempting more challenging rivers. When you step up your game in a friendly setting versus instructional setting, you are putting yourself and others at risk. The APA Education & Safety Committee is committed to providing resources on self-assessment and risk management, both for the Roundup and beyond. Empowering packrafters to make informed decisions helps us all paddle safer and smarter. We will be working on and sharing these resources leading up to the 2024 Roundup. Thank you for paddling within your limits and pursuing skill enhancement in the proper environment with qualified instructors.
⚠ If you are looking for professional instruction, we recommend you register for one of the courses led by Swiftwater Safety Institute.
↠ Dogs are allowed only if they are licensed, vaccinated for rabies, leashed and well-behaved.
↠ Dogs cannot be left unattended at any point during the event at the campground.
↠ Owners must cleanup after pets.
↠ Well-behaved dogs are allowed but we really want to avoid awkward situations to please be sure your dog can meet high behavioral standards. Well-behaved meets the following description: verbal recall on first callback, no barking, trustworthy around other pets and other humans (especially small humans), no camp robbers, no chasing wildlife.
↠ If there is discomfort or a polite request to remove your dog from the event due to repeat complaints, thank you in advance for your understanding and compliance. There will be no refunds in this situation. We love the pooches, but they are secondary to the humans' RoundUp experience, enjoyment, and learning.
Heck yeah you can! We love volunteers. Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
You are something special and we so appreciate your generous energy and time. Sadly, some folks in the past have taken advantage of a free ticket and did not volunteer as promised, so we'll kindly ask that you sign up and purchase a ticket regularly. Then email us and we'll get you lined out with volunteer duties. We'll happily refund your ticket cost post-event and thank you profusely for your volunteer time. Thank you for understanding and cheers to the great karma you'll rack up for your good deeds.
☑ Are you a shutterfly or amateur photographer? If you are skilled with GoPro, smartphone, or other type of camera and can help us collect footage or photos for future outreach (especially on the water), we hope to gather your clips and pics if you are willing to share. We have some friendly requests and sidebars for what we need/want. Please email us and we'll share more background and details. Please contact us no later than July 1 so we have some time to plan with you. Thank you.
If you have additional questions about volunteering, please email us: roundup@packraft.org
↠ Only registered Roundup attendees are allowed to camp and attend RoundUp activities. No exceptions. Thank you for understanding as we are a nonprofit and this is a community, educational and fundraising event.
↠ Camping is permitted in the designated APA group sites.
↠ A limited number of trailers will be allowed an require a fee - no hookups provided.
↠ Email if you plan to bring a trailer: roundup@packraft.org
↠ Dogs are allowed only if they are licensed, vaccinated for rabies, leashed. And well-behaved. See event page on APA website FAQs for more details. Dogs cannot be left unattended at any point during the event. Owners must cleanup after pets.
↠ Open fires outside of designated campfire pits are not allowed No glass containers, please recycle.
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↠ NOTE: There is no electricity at the campsite. Please plan accordingly.
↠ Generators are permitted, but not after 10pm and not before 6am.
↠ NO CELL SERVICE AT CAMPGROUND
Camping will be first come first serve at check in. APA does not reserve sites for people ahead of time so show up on time to get your favorite spot. APA has paid for two large group campsites for all RoundUp attendees, but you are also welcome to check the USFS site if you would like to reserve an individual site of your own (if available at your own cost). Campground details HERE.
Check out Riverpond Campground (Justin is your guy) just 4 miles down the road towards Crouch, ID on the middle fork if you have an RV or want some elbow room. You can also hunker down at Uncle Billy Bob's Redneck Trailer Vacation Rentals for added spice. They fill up fast for summer reservations so don't dally!
Parking is limited at the campground, so we encourage folks to carpool. There is an APA Packraft Roundup page where you can post about ride sharing. Limited overflow parking will be available across the road from the campsite at the municipal airstrip (grass field, in designated area). Only 20 cars max will be permitted and we kindly ask for a $20/car donation to help us offset the acces fees pretty please.
Crouch, ID is the nearest local town and where you can find Garden Valley Market, a medium-sized grocery store, for your shopping and camping needs and The Dirty Shame Saloon can fulfill your live music and other shameful needs. You can fill up your gas tank and get the essentials at Chevron Food Mart just down the road as well. Thanks for supporting the local community! NOTE: please be aware that the 2024 RoundUp campground is not far from a small airstrip and shooting range.
We'll be sharing a group campsite so thank you in advance for being conscientious. Campsite details can be found at this link HERE. There is little to no cell reception at the campsite so please plan accordingly. Nearest cell signal is the Chevron about 5 miles down the road.
BRING FOR CAMPING:
↠ CAMPING: Car-camping gear (please be aware of early and late hours for slamming car doors, talking and late-night chill sessions). Please bring all supplies needed for self-sufficient car camping including cleaning stations, proper food/gear storage, and cook items.
↠ MEALS: Group dinner is provided and hosted by APA on Friday, July 12 (tacos baby!). APA Board Members are making pancake breakfast on Sunday, July 14. You're on your own for other meals.
↠ KITCHEN: Bring your own plates, utensils, cups and mugs for APA meals.
↠ WORKSHOPS/SPEAKERS: Bring a camp chair and/or blanket for evening workshops and speakers.
↠ HOT SPRINGS: Remember your swimsuit to enjoy a soak in the hot springs that dot the riverway.
↠ COLD HARD CASH: You'll need this for day-use river access on the Payette, if you want to buy tickets for our big a$$ raffle and other incidentals.
AVOID:
▪ Please do not bring one-use plastics such as disposable water bottles, plastic silverware or non-recyclable products. Recycling will be hauled away after the event.
▪ Please do not bring glass containers.
BRING FOR PADDLING:
↠ US Coast Guard approved PFD (type III or V is best)
↠ Whitewater-specific helmet
↠ Exposure/thermal protection (drysuits are encouraged, also wetsuit, dry top, etc)
↠ Self-bailing or whitewater decked packraft
↠ Throw bag
↠ Spare paddle
↠ Dry bags and clips to secure your gear
We're so glad you asked! Yes, we would love to add a few more passionate souls to our leadership line-up. You can help shape the future of packrafting and put your fingerprints all over the great work we do. Yes, there are meetings, paperwork, fundraising chores, committees, decisions and all the "business things". There is also paddling, good times, comradery, laughs and the amazing feeling of watching a young sport take off! Please talk to us at RoundUp or send us an email if you'd like to get more involved. You can also become a member at large on the Board of Directors, a Chapter honcho in your local area, or a fired-up volunteer that steps in to help as needed, when you can. We could use the help and deeply appreciate folks that can bring stoke for both paddling AND planning.
Drop us an email and we'll get back to you during business hours. Please allow 48 hours for reply.
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