Coaching with Kevin Kelly 

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About Kevin

Kevin grew up paddling in the Midwest before moving to Alaska, where he discovered whitewater packrafting and kayaking. Drawn to the technical aspects of boat control, river rescue, risk management, and helping others build confidence on the river, he began teaching shortly thereafter.

Outside of teaching, you can find Kevin paddling on Eagle River after work or Sixmile Creek on the weekends. When he is not on the water, Kevin works in land management for the University of Alaska.

Certifications and Teaching Experience:

  • Level 4 Packraft Instructor—ACA
  • Wilderness First Responder—WMA
  • Swiftwater Rescue Technician—SSI
  • Swiftwater Rescue Instructor—Alaska DNR, ADF&G, Triple Point Training
  • Packrafting Instructor—Triple Point Training, Alaska Packraft School
  • Ice Rescue Assistant Instructor—Triple Point Training

Kevin creates a calm and encouraging atmosphere where paddlers can refine their skills with intention in an appropriate environment.

River Running

All about you. Whether you are dialing in a specific skill, working through a challenge, or looking for your next progression point, we’ll tailor these evening sessions to your goals.

Already know what you want to work on? Great! Not sure yet? We’ll help you identify how to level up.

$200 for one person or $300 for a group of two.

Flatwater

These lake-based sessions are built for river kayakers or packrafters who want to focus on form, technique, and skill-building in a flatwater environment. The absence of current allows us to break down movement, build muscle memory, and catch bad habits that could lead to injuries.

Come with a list of what you're working on, or we'll do an on-the-water assessment to identify how to move your paddling forward.

$175 for one person or $250 for a group of two.