Arctic AK Packraft. Instruction: Student Form

Name *

Phone number *

Email address *

Pre-course consultation (two-day courses only) *

Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm

Weekdays 4 pm - 7 pm

Weekends 9 am - 4 pm

NA (taking a short course)

Depending on the course, we may provide a 15-min consultation call prior to the first day. Please select all time(s) of the week that work best for you.

Emergency contact: name + relationship *

Emergency contact: phone number *

What kind of on-water packrafting/paddling experience do you have (rivers, skills etc)? Simply write "none" if that applies. *

Can you swim in moving water while maintaining an open airway (i.e. keeping head above water)? *

Yes - without lifejacket

Yes - with lifejacket only

Medical issues, injuries, and allergies *

Please outline any medical issues, injuries, or allergies you have as well as any medications you're on. No information provided via response to this form will be shared outside of your course instructors. In the case of an emergency, pertinent information will be shared with medical professionals.

Gear requirements *

I acknowledge that I have read the gear list and understand that course participation is contingent upon adhering to this list. I recognize that I am responsible for acquiring my own rental equipment if I do not have my own. I understand that failure to adhere to gear requirements may result in my removal from a course without refund.

The gear list and rental options can be found at www.margaretharings.com/gear-lists.

Re-entry ability *

I confirm that I'm most likely able to pull myself back into a packraft independently following some instruction about re-entry technique.

NA - I am enrolling in a course that permits whitewater kayaks and can roll 80% of the time (or can safely wet exit, if taking Swiftwater Rescue)

Prerequisit requirements *

I acknowledge that I have read the required course prerequisites on the course webpage and understand that course participation is contingent upon having fulfilled these prerequisites prior to the first day of the course I am enrolling in. If I am uncertain about whether I am a good candidate for a course, I agree to email the owner/operator or lead instructor of Arctic Alaska Packrafting Instruction to determine my eligibility.

Course descriptions and required prerequisites can be found here: https://www.margaretharings.com/2026-Courses/

Cancellation policy *

I have read, acknowledge and will honor the cancellation policy for this course.

Cancellation policy is found at www.margaretharings.com/faq-packrafting

Photo op (**Private summer courses only**)

I'd like more info regarding a photography add-on package

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Arctic Alaska Packrafting Instruction

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