Marathon Canoe Training Camp
Fri, May 15
|Big Eddy Lodge
Annual spring canoe camp to start the canoe season! Enjoy a beautiful weekend with paddling, canoe races, and teachings from expert Solomon Carriere and guest coaches. The perfect retreat for racers and trippers!
Time & Location
May 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – May 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Big Eddy Lodge, Cumberland House, SK, Canada
Guests
About the event
Marathon Canoe Training Camp 2026
May 15–18, 2026 | Big Eddy Lodge
Join us for Aski Holistic Adventures’ Annual Spring Marathon Canoe Training Camp — a long weekend of hard paddling, skill-building, and community on the Saskatchewan River.
Led by marathon canoe experts Jeff Kolka, Bruce Barton, Roxanne Barton, and Solomon Carriere, this camp is perfect for racers and trippers looking to start the season strong.
Camp Details
📅 Dates: May 15–18, 2026
📍 Location: Big Eddy Lodge (off-grid, Saskatchewan River Delta)
💰 Cost: $275 per person
🛶 Bring your own canoe — we take care of the rest
Race Schedule
Friday: Downstream Stage Race – 3 hours
Saturday: LaMans Start Stage Race – 2.5 hours
Sunday: Interval Start & Portage Stage Race – 2.5 hours
Monday: Upstream Stage Race – 6 hours (optional boat shuttle out)
What This Camp Is About
Start your paddling season early and challenge yourself with intense marathon-style paddling. We’ll cover advanced techniques, including efficient strokes, trimming, buoy turns, shallow water paddling, portaging, and race strategy — all while sharing the river with a strong paddling community.
What to Bring
Canoe, paddle, life jacket
Personal clothing & supplies
Bug jacket, towel
Drinking water & personal snacks
What’s Included
Shared cabin accommodations & bedding
All meals (Friday supper to Monday breakfast)
Marathon canoe coaching
Sauna access
Drone footage of the races
Arrival Info
Meet us at Dale Martin’s Landing on Friday at 4:00 PM to unload gear. Paddle 31 km downstream to Big Eddy Lodge (approx. 3 hours). Supper and sauna await on arrival.
Important Notes
No Wi-Fi or cell service (please do not bring Starlink)
First aid on-site; waiver required
Emergency contact: AskiAdventures@inreach.garmin.com
Photos and videos may be shared after the event
📧 Register & e-transfer: AskiAdventures@gmail.com