Paddle Palooza
Polson
July 9, 2026
12:00 PM
July 9 - 12, 2026
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 Ksanka (Kootenai) people, and we recognize and welcome all the members of the SKC tribe, including Bitterroot Salish, the Pend d’Oreille and the Kootenai tribes.
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.
Thursday, July 9th: Poker Paddle
Open to paddlers and the public
Evening- details to come!
Friday, July 10th: ARE Sprint Challenge V1, V6 at 500 m. Women, men, mixed, youth races.
Registration fee for adults: $50
Registration fee for keiki/youth: $0
Saturday, July 11th: 25-mile voyage/30-mile voyage, point-to-point.
25-Mile Voyage: Iron and Change Outs options
30-Mile Voyage with Change Outs
Registration is capped at 200 paddlers (20 teams)
$150 per ADULT paddler
$100 per YOUTH paddler
Registration includes canoe, shirt, snacks at end of voyage, team shuttle back to Polson
Team Captains will be responsible for coordinating with their paddlers to pay their support boat fee
Ironing teams (6 man): $200/team (chase boat)
Change Outs Teams(more than 6): $400/team (pontoon boat)
*team captains will receive a link to pay for their team support boat 1 month before the event
Saturday evening: Musical event, TBD, at Polson Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 12th: V1 and V6 clinic, Price TBD, will be paid on day of clinic to ARE Tahiti
Location: Montana Canoe Club- 36828 HWY 93, Big Arm, MT
