October 2026
Packraft Expedition Training | Kathmandu, Nepal | October 25th – November 7th, 2026
Join SSI for a 14-day expedition-style paddling and packrafting training across Nepal. This is open to both packrafts and hard shell kayaks. Kayaks can be rented from our partners in Nepal for $100/wk. This immersive, multi-river journey combines world-class whitewater with overland expedition travel, linking remote valleys, diverse river systems, and Himalayan terrain into one continuous adventure — from first put-in to final take-out. From the moment you arrive in Kathmandu, you’ll be immersed in Nepali expedition culture. In partnership…
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Packraft Expedition Training | Taoyuan, Taiwan | November 22nd – December 1st, 2026
Join SSI for a 10-day expedition-style packrafting training across the remote mountain rivers of Taiwan. Based out of Taoyuan, this immersive journey explores a network of steep, technical Class III–IV rivers flowing through narrow jungle canyons, towering mountain terrain, mineral-rich hot springs, and some of the most dynamic whitewater landscapes on Earth. With 8 days on the water and over a mile of vertical river descent throughout the expedition, this is a true international expedition training experience built for paddlers…
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Packraft Expedition Training | Chiapas, Mexico Dec 11 – 17, 2026
Join SSI for a 7 day expedition-style paddling and packrafting training in Chiapas, Mexico, set deep within the lush tropical rainforest and centered on the legendary La Venta River. This immersive course blends technical expedition training with the unforgettable experience of traveling by river through one of Mexico’s most striking landscapes—towering jungle-covered canyon walls, remote river corridors, and stretches of impossibly blue water that feel almost unreal. Designed for paddlers ready to take the next step into expedition leadership, this…
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