Moving Water Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem $300 - June 3-5, 2022

Repeat participants discount fee of $250

Paddle Canada Sanctioned Course

   Athabasca River near Blue Ridge, AB

This 2.5 day course is for participants who want to make the transition from paddling on lakes to paddling on introductory class I rivers.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles of moving water, boat control, and safety.  We will introduce the canoeist to many of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and maneuvers of canoeing white water. The nature of class I rapids provide a friendly and safe environment to teach and learn the fundamentals of canoeing Moving Water before venturing into larger white water situations.

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  Sunset Canoeing on Thunder Lake (10 minutes drive West of Barrhead, AB)

Various Dates through 2022.  Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for dates.  (Nature Alive)

We meet at the Thunder Lake Boat Launch $20 per person Experience the serenity and beauty of the Sunset by Canoe on Thunder Lake. Weather permitting, we see the sunset and bright moon over the lake as we paddle our canoes along the shore at a leisurely pace.  If there are heavy overcast skies and rain, the event will be cancelled. Tandem canoes, paddles, PFD's and safety equipment will be provided.  We also have one large Voyageur canoe that will accommodate 8 paddlers.  Certified and experienced guides will lead the group and organize paddlers.  A waiver will need to be signed by all participants.

ADVANCED ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

MINIMUM AGE IS 15 Yrs.

2022 Athabasca River Bushcraft Canoe Trip

Bushcraft-Hunting-Canoeing

Date for 2022 coming soon.

Cost: $840 CDN (includes tax)

Bushcraft Skills, River Paddling, Hunting, Fishing, Traditional Camping

Inspired by the Fur Traders and Voyageurs of Canada’s wild rivers, and paired with wilderness living skills passed down by legendary survival instructor – Mors Kochanski.

Description:  Join our certified instructors for 5 days of bushcrafting and paddling skills on the Athabasca River.  Combine essential river canoeing skills with traditional bushcraft skills to elevate your outdoor knowledge and experience to an exciting new level.  Experience Canada’s wilderness the way it was meant to be experienced – in a loaded canoe, hunting, fishing, and camping as we travel downriver learning and practicing timeless woodsman skills. 

Learning Outcomes:
Paddle a traditional fur trade river while learning numerous paddling strokes and maneuvers that increase your river paddling competency and skill. Become knowledgeable on loading and outfitting a canoe for river tripping and increase your awareness of river hazards and potential problems you may experience on paddling trips.
Utilize bushcraft skills and equipment such as Roycraft pack frames, wool blankets, canvas and modern tarp shelters, knifes, axes, saws, and ropework. Experiment with various ways to pitch camp along the riverbank and at our backwoods camp on Cartright Sny.
Being that its hunting season, students will be able to be part of the harvesting of waterfowl, gamebirds, and some small animals. Fishing for pike, walleye, and whitefish will also be part of our activities and students with appropriate hunting and fishing licenses will be able to help provide food for the group. Non-residents will be able to assist in field dressing and preparing harvested animals and cooking meals over the fire.

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Canoe Basic Skills Clinic - $40

2022 Courses TBA.  Please Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Nature Alive for Updates.

Blue Ridge Recreational Area Ponds (near Whitecourt, AB) 

This fun and inspiring clinic will give you the skills to safely and confidently paddle tandem (two person canoe) boats on lakes and ponds for occasional recreational paddling.  Canoeing is often thought of as a simple, easy, and safe, however many novice paddlers quickly get into trouble when lacking the basic skills offered in this clinic. 

Fox Creek Canoe Basic Skills Clinic - 2016

Canoe Basic Skills Clinic - $35

  2022 Courses TBA

Peanut Lake - 10 minutes South of Barrhead, AB

This fun and inspiring clinic will give you the skills to safely and confidently paddle tandem (two person canoe) boats on lakes and ponds for occasional recreational paddling.  Canoeing is often thought of as a simple, easy, and safe, however many novice paddlers quickly get into trouble when lacking the basic skills offered in this clinic. 

Canoe Skills on the Athabasca River