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Visit the Montana Kayak Academy's upcoming events to support the MKA mission, sponsors, and more.
Spring Attainment Series
This special clinic will get our intermediate and advanced boaters on the water early to dust the cobwebs off and get ready for the spring.
BWWF Lower Slalom Training
Train for the 49th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival lower slalom race. Focusing on proper race and slalom technique.
BWWF Lower Slalom Training
Train for the 49th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival lower slalom race. Focusing on proper race and slalom technique.
2024 Bigfork Whitewater Festival
The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 49th year! We welcome you to join us for this historic, local event as either a competitor or spectator during Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Bigfork. Check back in for specific dates/times.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
KAYAK FOR FREE DAY
Want to try a new sport without the cost? Join us for a 3-hour class that will go over all things kayaking.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #1
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #1
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
Stoke Float
This free-for-all program is meant to build our local kayaking community and for new paddlers in the area to find other paddlers.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #1
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
21st River Weed Rodeo
The Weed Rodeo is a noxious weed pulling event on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River started in 2003. Private volunteers combine with commercial rafting outfitters, government organizations, non-profits and local businesses to hand pull weeds along our beautiful river corridor.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #1
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #2
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #2
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #2
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
KAYAK FOR FREE DAY
Want to try a new sport without the cost? Join us for a 3-hour class that will go over all things kayaking.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #3
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #3
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
Stoke Float
This free-for-all program is meant to build our local kayaking community and for new paddlers in the area to find other paddlers.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, C-Falls; Session #3
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, Bigfork; Session #4
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, Bigfork; Session #4
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
Stoke Float
This free-for-all program is meant to build our local kayaking community and for new paddlers in the area to find other paddlers.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, Bigfork; Session #4
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Buffalo Rapid; Day Trip
Come join us on a full-day trip down the big water of the Lower Flathead with Flathead Raft Company.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
KAYAK FOR FREE DAY
Want to try a new sport without the cost? Join us for a 3-hour class that will go over all things kayaking.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, c-falls; Session #5
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, c-falls; Session #5
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
3-Day Intro to Kayaking, c-falls; Session #5
Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week program, Intermediate, Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
5-week Program, Expert; Session #2
MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.
Buffalo Rapid; Day Trip
Come join us on a full-day trip down the big water of the Lower Flathead with Flathead Raft Company.
Albeerton Gorge; 3-day trip
We provide shuttle and camp food for participants. Leave early on day one, drive to the location, and have a short day on the river. Day two kayak all day, lunch on the river, and campfire in the evening. Day three early on the water for a later arrival back to the Flathead. Dates and times are subject to change based on water levels. Trips are limited to 6 participants and must have 4 participants to operate. Must be approved by a coach before booking. Please inquire about availability before signing up.
Stoke Float
This free-for-all program is meant to build our local kayaking community and for new paddlers in the area to find other paddlers.
Pool Session
We have access to Flathead Scuba’s saltwater pool located north of Kalispell. We will work on roll technique and fundamentals to dial in your roll. Limited to 4 people per session. If you are bringing your own gear please clean equipment of all debris to keep the pool clean.
Spring Attainment Series
This special clinic will get our intermediate and advanced boaters on the water early to dust the cobwebs off and get ready for the spring.
19th annual Paddling Film Festival
Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy co-present the 19th annual Paddling Film Festival at O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish, MT on Thursday, April 25th, 7:00-9:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Pool Session
We have access to Flathead Scuba’s saltwater pool located north of Kalispell. We will work on roll technique and fundamentals to dial in your roll. Limited to 4 people per session. If you are bringing your own gear please clean equipment of all debris to keep the pool clean.
Pool Session
We have access to Flathead Scuba’s saltwater pool located north of Kalispell. We will work on roll technique and fundamentals to dial in your roll. Limited to 4 people per session. If you are bringing your own gear please clean equipment of all debris to keep the pool clean.
Pool Session
We have access to Flathead Scuba’s saltwater pool located north of Kalispell. We will work on roll technique and fundamentals to dial in your roll. Limited to 4 people per session. If you are bringing your own gear please clean equipment of all debris to keep the pool clean.
Pool Session
We have access to Flathead Scuba’s saltwater pool located north of Kalispell. We will work on roll technique and fundamentals to dial in your roll. Limited to 4 people per session. If you are bringing your own gear please clean equipment of all debris to keep the pool clean.