Description

Aug 20th-23rd

Nordegg, North Saskatchewan River

Course Description

Paddle in the Untamed Wilderness of the David Thompson Corridor

Flatwater Skills + River Skills = River Tour 

Are you wanting to “up your paddle board game?” Would you like to paddle rivers and feel confident in your skills? Join us for this 4 day progressive course with Sam Lebarge Comeau and Danielle Roscher. We will guide participants from flatwater to moving with the flow on Class I/II Rivers and put it all together with an overnight adventure surrounded by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. 

During our course, we will group camp at Crimson Lake Group Campsite, close to the water. 

All camping fees for Group Camping is included from August 19th-check out on the 22nd.

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Goals

This course will grow participants’ flatwater SUP skills and progress to paddling comfortably in a river current, reading rivers and even tackle overnight trips. We will focus on skill building and the important safety fundamentals of river paddling. Participants will learn about eddies and how to use them to stop and slow down, river hazards and how to avoid them, and required gear, packing, preparation and logistics.

Outcomes

After completing this course, participants can expect to feel comfortable and confident taking personal (unguided) SUP trips on Class I/II Rivers. They will also have developed an understanding of the potential hazards, along with a variety of new skills and experience that can apply to the moving water environment and any outdoor adventure. 

COURSE PRICE

$930 per person + taxes

SESSION DATES

Aug 19th-23rd

Rocky Mountain House, AB

START TIME – FINISH TIME

Aug 19th arrive at Crimson Lake Camp

Aug 20th – 8am – 12pm Flatwater Advanced Skills at Crimson Lake 

Aug 21st 9am carpool to the North Sask Canoe put in by RMH Campsite

Aug 22nd 8am travel to put in at Aylmer Recreation Area, and paddle for the day with overnight camp along the river. 

Aug 23rd Day 2 paddle to take out point near Rocky Mountain House

SKILL LEVEL

PRE-REQUISITES

Anyone who has taken a Basic Flatwater SUP Skills Course or has equivalent SUP experience

*we have BFS workshops planned throughout the summer in various locations

INCLUDES

• 2 days skills workshops
• 2 days river tour
• Group Camping Fees at Crimson Lake Aug 19th-22nd
• All paddling gear required Board, Leash, Helmet, PDF, Paddle.
• Meals on the River Tour: Lunch x2, breakfast and dinner
• Instruction and guiding from the Downriver Adventure team.
• Shuttles

DOES NOT INCLUDE 

– Personal Snacks

– Meals on instructional days and arrival day (Aug 19/20/21)

– Personal mug, bowl or cutlery. 

– Tent, sleeping bag, mat (rental options available)

– Drybags (rental or purchase options available)

DURATION

4.5 days

AGES

18+  years 

Instructors: Samuel Laberge Comeau

Bodies of Water

1. Crimson Lake: Flatwater Skills 
2. North Sask by Rocky Mountain House : River Skills  
3. The North Saskatchewan River from Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House: Tour and Overnight Camp 22/23