Paddle Athabasca

08/25/2022

It's becoming more apparent with recent incidents on rivers that more education needs to occur regarding leashes and moving water.

Please read and reach out if you have questions.

No ankle leashes on your leg on the river EVER!

Identify and avoid, is literally my mantra while on the river. This has been engrained into my head by Reta Boychuk owner of CANRVRSUP. Identify a hazard and avoid it. On a moving current this can occur faster than you realize. Requiring you to move your watercraft well ahead of when you think you n...

08/17/2022

It's getting to be that time of year where the river looks beautiful and yes our river is a special place to spend time!

Make sure your abilities, knowledge and preparedness matches what you plan to do.

Message me if you want to set up lessons to help you prepare to go on the river!

The more you know the more you don't know.... This was my very first trip down The Athabasca River... September 2016. After many years of looking at the river and wishing to explore it, I hired a local jet boat driver to accompany a friend and I. We set off from town with little to no understanding....

07/04/2022

Got to share SUP a fun afternoon with the silent auction winners from The Athabasca Cares Community Housing Society!

06/20/2022

Congratulations to Axel and Maria winners of the Take It To The Lake contest last summer!!

We had a great afternoon lake tour
😊 🌈😎

06/17/2022

Did you get a new board and can't wait to try it?
Do you want to learn how to paddle straight?
What happens if you fall off your board how do you get back on?
Find out the answers and have fun at the same time!

Sign up at www.paddleathabasca.com or message for more details

Basic SUP Skills
June 19th (This Sunday)
4-6 pm
Narrow Lake
$75 ($25 for board rental)
Pre-requisite: None

Advanced SUP Skills
June 22, 2022
6-8 pm
Narrow Lake
$75 ($25 for board rental)
Pre-requisite: Basic sup skills or equivalent

11/09/2021

Thanks to Reta Boychuk for putting this together!

Welcome to the river family! In this episode of WhitewaterTV, we Join Lisa Stocking — Founder of Paddle Athabasca on her ‘RIVER of HOPE,’ a 663km/412-mile journey from Jasper to Athabasca, Alberta, Canada. Along the way, she touched so many people intending to raise awareness for Mental Health...

09/19/2021

Paddling near Ft Macmurray can’t wait to see it next year!

09/15/2021

September 19-26 is the "Run For Life" an event used to raise awareness for Su***de Prevention and to commemorate those we've lost to su***de.

If you'd like to join me Wednesday Sept 22 at Narrow Lake to paddle at 6:30 am into the sunrise, as we paddle from darkness to light similar to those struggling as they emerge from the dark. Please bring a headlamp or light for your watercraft. PFD and whistle.

You can check out the event page for more info: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/46378/run-for-life-2021

My team is the River Of Hope if you want to formally join the event but we will still paddle regardless whether you have signed up or not it's just about being together and having community on the water.

Be ready to paddle for 6:40 am 💚

08/04/2021

Win this package and paddle with me on a lake SUP tour!

✨Giveaway✨, A Road Trip

This summer road trip in northeast Alberta will leave you with a smile all year long :).

Wake up surrounded by forest bird songs, head out on the water, paddle into the past, bike through greens and blues, put your feet up at your hotel patio and more.

Value estimated at $1,800, This giveaway includes adventure gear rental gift cards, tours, and more.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:
1️⃣ Follow , Crossing, Municipal District of Bonnyville, Lac La Biche Region, Vermilion Tourism, Visit Athabasca
2️⃣ Tag 3 friends who would love to in
3️⃣ Tell us which part of this road trip you’d like best: https://www.zenseekers.com/story/roadtripping-northeast-alberta

✨ BONUS ✨ Head to on Instagram and Twitter for more chances to win!

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬:
➡️ One night in a trapper's tent and a Paddle into the Past tour for two at Métis Crossing
https://metiscrossing.com/programs/paddle-into-the-past/

➡️ One night at Edgewater Suites in Cold Lake
https://www.edgewatersuites.ca/
➡️ $200 Gift Certificate to Wicked Watersport Rentals Inc.

➡️ One night stay at the Ramada Lac La Biche
➡️ A Hideaway Adventure Grounds Ltd. experience package.
https://www.hideawayadventuregrounds.ca/experiences/

➡️ One night stay Days Inn Vermilion
➡️ $200 Gift Certificate to Burnt Rock Adventure Co.

➡️ One night stay Tawatinaw Valley Retreat B&B in Athabasca
➡️ A Standup paddleboard tour for two with Paddle Athabasca


A winner will be announced on Facebook on Wednesday, August 18th, so keep tuned to ZenSeekers.

Best of luck to everyone and happy summer!!


𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
This contest is only open to those living in or currently able to travel to Alberta, Canada.
A prize will be awarded by random draw via ZenSeekers.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
ZenSeekers reserves the right to redraw a winner for this giveaway if the original winner does not confirm with ZenSeekers within 48 hours of the original draw.
The winner’s prizing must be redeemed before July 1st, 2022.

07/12/2021

Home for a couple of weeks!!!

Anyone interested in a Basic/Advanced SUP Skills Class?

Or private sessions!!
What a great way to beat the heat 😎

Text 780 213-4222 if you’re interested in any sessions they can be set up for your time frame to accommodate your life!

Learn the always fun and guaranteed to make you giggle pivot turn 🙌
(You can always be kneeling instead of standing if it seems daunting)