6th Annual Paddle Palooza and ARE Sprint Clinic
Polson
July 12, 2025
When: July 11,12,13
Where: 320 Regatta Road, Polson, Montana
This spectacular outrigger adventure on Flathead Lake will host more than 200 paddlers from around the world. We acknowledge and are grateful that this event is on the aboriginal territory of the Bitteroot Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreilles tribes--also known as the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation. We recognize and welcome all the members of the SKC tribe. We believe in the healing power of water and the communal strength that arises when we forge connections beyond individual boundaries. The Silver Lining Paddle Palooza is about recognizing that every day is a gift. We believe that exercise is medicine, as well as the community that surrounds us and makes us whole. Along with honoring each of our sisters in the canoe, we welcome new members to our circle from around the world and from all cultures.
Friday, July 11: ARE Sprint Challenge V1, V6 at 500 m. $50/person. Women, men, mixed, youth. Friday evening, multicultural official opening ceremony 6 pm
Saturday, July 12: 25-mile voyage, point-to-point. Registration will be capped at 200 paddlers (20 teams). $150/person. Registration includes canoe, shirt and dry bag, support pontoon, snacks at end of voyage, team shuttle back to Polson
Saturday evening: Musical event, TBD, at Polson Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 13: V1 and V6 clinic. Registration will be through ARE, day of clinic
Here’s a fun recap video from 2024
