Graham and Shannon are experienced athletes in alpine climbing and ultimate frisbee, respectively. But the adventurous couple is on a quest to try new outdoor sports together. In 2017, they tried mountain biking for the first time. This time they’re giving packrafting a go. After eight months of planning and training, they embark on a 10-day adventure to the remote Aniakchak caldera in Alaska. From wind and rainstorms to popped packrafts, they quickly learn that nothing could have fully prepared them for the adventure that ensues.

• Watch their mountain biking adventure here: https://youtu.be/–uhy_cG1CY
• Read Shannon’s travel tips on the Co-op Journal: https://www.rei.com/blog/paddle/rei-p…