The American Packrafting Association is an international association of paddlers dedicated to the conservation of wild rivers and wild places, promotion of packrafter safety and education, and preservation of packrafting opportunities on wild rivers and in wild places. The American Packrafting Association helps people experience safe, adventurous, and low-impact packrafting trips as a means to enhance our existence, freedom, and connection to the natural world. "Packrafting" is using a small, lightweight inflatable boat to do whatever you would do in a bigger boat. By "small" I mean generally one person. By "lightweight" I mean less than ten pounds - generally five pounds or less. By "whatever a bigger boat can do," I mean cross and float rivers, streams and lakes, even run rapids or cross saltwater bays and fjords. Packrafts come into their own during lightweight travel. A packraft fits in your rucksack, on your bicycle, in a duffle bag, even in a fanny pack, and yet it is a functional watercraft. Packrafts are not the traditional "duckies" or "inflatable kayaks" of the past. Wilson, Wyoming

The Jackson Hole Kayak Club has been providing river paddling opportunities to Jackson's youth since 1996. Each year, athletes ages 8-18 experience the beauty, excitement and importance of our local waterways through our whitewater kayaking programs. With a focus on fun and safety, we create an environment where young athletes can utilize the sport of kayaking as a vehicle for self discovery and dynamic decision making. We help young people explore river environments, building skills and confidence to last a lifetime! Beyond paddling instruction, the JHKC hosts the Wyoming Whitewater Championships, Bear River Race, and Deb Martin Memorial Slalom, puts on the Wild and Scenic River Festival with the Snake River Fund, and participates in area river conservation and restoration projects. Jackson, Wyoming

Wild West Paddle Club (WWPC) is a nonprofit organization offering introductory instruction in whitewater kayaking for young, aspiring paddlers ages 10-18 years old. Our highly skilled volunteer instructors help provide beginners with a safe and fun learning environment as we build skills ranging from the basics to more advanced whitewater skills. Topics covered during our summer sessions include an introduction to kayaking equipment, river safety, proper paddling, bracing, eddy turns, bow rescues, reading the river, and more. Cody, Wyoming