WELCOME
Higgins Outside is Alaska's leading company for paddle instruction. We offer skill classes, instructor certification courses, and rescue classes across a variety of paddle disciples including whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, packrafting, and stand-up paddleboarding. Schedule a class with us today so you can learn from one of our knowledgeable instructors certified through the American Canoe Association!
Coming soon - we will be offering wilderness medicine courses.
Our Mission
Higgins Outside, was founded by Patrick Higgins who is an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor with over15 years of paddling and outdoor education experience. Higgins Outside is dedicated to providing exceptional outdoor education courses including whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, swift water rescue, packrafting, and (coming soon) wilderness medicine courses. Our commitment extends to offering quality merchandise and ensuring safe outdoor recreation opportunities for all adventure enthusiasts.
Our Courses
