Paddle Palooza 2025

Jul 11 - Jul 13

This spectacular outrigger adventure on Flathead Lake will host more than 200 paddlers from around the world. It is gratefully acknowledged 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. All the members of the SKC tribe are welcome. The Silver Lining Paddle Palooza is about recognizing that every day is a gift and that water is healing. Along with honoring each of our sisters in the canoe, new members are welcome to the circle from around the world and from all cultures.
Friday: ARE Sprint Challenge V1, V6 at 500 m. $50/person. Women, men, mixed, youth. Friday evening, multicultural official opening ceremony
Saturday: 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: V1 and V6 clinic. Registration will be through ARE, day of clinic

  • Date(s):
    • Fri, July 11
    • Sat, July 12
    • Sun, July 13