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APA January 2021 Newsletter

Photo by Rebecca Tarbox

Save the Date!
2021 APA Packraft Roundup

Garden Valley, Idaho
July 29th- August 1st

  • All who registered for the postponed 2020 Roundup are automatically registered for the 2021 event.
  • Swiftwater Rescue Training will be offered in both Basic and Advanced courses through Swiftwater Safety Institute immediately preceding the Roundup. Click here to register for these courses.
  • APA continues to monitor COVID-19 restrictions and public health guidance, and will update information accordingly. 
Stay tuned for more details and registration for the event. 

APA Presents:
Mark Oates- Boat, Don't Float

Start strong in the New Year by joining the APA's packrafting masterclass with world-renowned packraft educator Mark Oates! Don't miss the chance to register online for this class happening Wed, January 13th 5:30 PM MST
A suggested $10 donation is much appreciated and helps support APA's education and stewardship programs. Donate here!

And be sure to bid on some new river goodies from our awesome sponsors in the Online Gear Auction running January 7th 12pm MST - January 15th 7pm MST

2020 APA Golden Paddle Award

Brad Meiklejohn - 2020 Golden Paddle Award Winner
We’re thrilled to announce the winner of APA’s 2020 Golden Paddle Award is none other than Brad Meiklejohn, legendary Alaskan packrafter, champion for conservation, and founding President of APA. Brad’s tremendous sense of adventure, down-to-earth attitude and stewardship of wild places have inspired successive generations of packrafters over the last twenty years.
Wild and Scenic Win!
New Mexico is celebrating Wild and Scenic legislation introduced to protect the Gila, San Francisco and East Fork of the Mimbres Rivers. This designates approximately 446 miles of river segments as Wild, Scenic or Recreational, permanently protecting these rivers in their free-flowing conditions.

"The Gila is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest, it is one of the most biologically diverse watersheds in our state, and it is one of New Mexico’s most iconic outdoor destinations" 
- Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico

Welcome to the Team!

APA is thrilled to welcome the following new faces to our team:
  • Becky King of Alaska, BOD
  • René Ritter of Newfoundland Canada, BOD
  • Dirk Veenema of California, BOD
  • Luke Bauer of Wyoming, BOD
  • Molly Harrison as Operations and Marketing Coordinator
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