Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures is excited to offer this guided overnight stand-up paddleboard camping adventure for intermediate paddlers to circumnavigate Nut Point on Lac La Ronge.

This is your opportunity to explore an area of the province by stand-up paddleboard that offers hidden beaches, opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploring the varied shoreline.

The total paddling distance for this trip is 30 km over three days. You’ll start your adventure off in La Ronge where you’ll meet the group and go over logistics for the trip. The next day, you’ll paddle along the rocky shoreline to camp. The next day you’ll paddle around Nut Point (or hike to Nut Point if conditions don’t allow paddling), and back to camp. The last day will include paddling back to our launch location.

This is an all-inclusive trip, with all of the gear and food provided for a three day, three night guided overnight camping experience on Lac La Ronge.

This trip is a participatory trip, and you’ll be expected to set up your camp each evening. You’ll have opportunities to engage in oracle card pulls, mindful campfire chats and soulful connections!

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Lac La Ronge, located approximately 4 hours north of Saskatoon.

You will be meeting your guides in La Ronge on night 1 for an overview of the trip, location details will be emailed upon signing up!

$1,225 CAD + tax per person

Limited to 6 adventurers per trip

Cost includes:

• 3 days of guided stand-up paddleboarding on Lac La Ronge

• 1 night stay backcountry camping

• 2 night stay tenting at Nut Portage on Lac La Ronge

• SUP gear rental - Red Paddle Co. Touring Stand-up Paddleboard, leash, PFD, whistle, paddle

• Camping gear rental - personal 2-person tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, chair, and headlamp

• Water filtration during the trip

• Water and land based logistics

• Meals

  • Supper on Day 1

  • Breakfast, lunch and supper on Day 2 & 3

  • Breakfast & lunch on Day 4

• Certified Paddle Canada instructor and guide to support your adventure

• Opportunities to relax and enjoy some alone time in nature

2024 Date:

Monday, August 5th to Thursday, August 8th

Day One

You’ll meet your guides near La Ronge at the specified location for an evening of getting to know your new paddling friends, charcutier, and being briefed on the logistics for the trip. You’ll sleep overnight in a tent under the stars!

Day Two

You’ll rise early to pack up your camping gear, eat a nourishing breakfast and then head out on the water early! Launch location will be determined based on weather that morning and vehicles may need to be shuffled beforehand.

Our first paddling day we will expect to cover approximately 9 km (at a relaxed pace you’ll expect to paddle 2-3 km an hour, so expect 1.5-2 hours before lunch and 1.5-2 hours after lunch).

Upon arrival at camp, we will set up camp, relax and unwind, and enjoy dinner as the sun sets.

Day Three

We will plan to paddle around Nut Point, depending on the weather and water conditions. Plans may need to be modified and hiking may be the preferred choice, depending on weather, to view Nut Point. This will be a full day of paddling or hiking. Paddling you can expect to cover approximately 12 km (at a relaxed pace you’ll expect to paddle 2-3 km per hour, so expect 3 hours before lunch and 3 hours after lunch).

You’ll have time to relax and unwind in the evening!

Day Four

You’ll rise early to pack up your camping gear and eat a nourishing breakfast before we head out on the water for the paddle back to the launch location. We will cover approximately 9 km of distance (at a relaxed pace you’ll expect to paddle 2-3 km an hour, so expect 1.5-2 hours before lunch and 1.5-2 hours after lunch).

Once back at our launch location, we will wish each other farewell and head back home!

This four-day, three-night stand-up paddleboard adventure is all inclusive. This means that the following is supplied for you on this trip:

• Skilled, trained and knowledgeable outdoor guides

• Transportation to the launch location

• Rental of Red Paddle Co. Touring stand-up paddle board with leash, paddle and fin

• Rental of PFD (personal flotation device)

• Rental of Dry bags and compression sacks for equipment

• Rental of camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, sleeping mat, lantern, headlamp, chair, and eating utensils)

• Delicious meals and snacks (supper on Day 1, breakfast, lunch and supper on Day 2 & 3, breakfast and lunch on Day 4)

• Water filtration during the trip

• Safety equipment (first aid supplies, emergency signal device, navigation maps)

• Token gift

The following items you will be responsible to provide:

• Personal clothing and toiletries

• Submersible and dry land footwear

• Sun hat and glasses

• Sunscreen and insect repellent

• Bug net jacket

• Rain jacket and pants

• Towel

• Water bottle and/or thermos

• Personal medications

• Other optional items (i.e. camera, binoculars, book, PFD, bathing suit, small packable pillow)

• Snacks

You will be provided with an information package upon signing up that will provide you with a list of gear and other information you’ll need to prepare for the adventure!

Level 3: Intermediate Paddlers – You should understand how to hinge at the waist to increase the power of your stroke and to paddle efficiently, this will help with paddling long distances in varying water conditions. If you’re unsure what this means, please reach out and book a lesson prior to this experience!

Previous long distance paddling experience or a previous overnight paddling experience with Back2Nature is recommended prior to this trip. You will have the stamina to paddle up over 10 km, with breaks! As always, you’re welcome to switch between standing, kneeling and sitting on these trips, however, due to the distances that will be covered, we recommend standing for the majority of the paddle for maximum power and glide from each stroke. Breaks will be frequent on these trips to allow for rest. Prior to this trip, you should have experience paddling 2 hours in one trip.

Weather in Saskatchewan can be unpredictable, therefore the days may be hot, cool, calm or windy. Therefore, prepare and pack for any weather situation.

A few days prior to the trip, the guide will assess the weather situation, and if need be, may need to cancel or delay the trip if inclement weather surfaces.

Our team at Back2Nature will be in touch with you via text message if the weather conditions (i.e. wind, thunderstorms) are unsafe to paddle and we will arrange to reschedule the paddle or provide you with a refund.

Full payment or deposit is due at the time of booking. A full refund minus an administrative fee of 5% will be issued if you cancel 30 days prior to the trip start date. If you cancel 2-4 weeks prior to the adventure, you will have the option to use the funds towards an upcoming adventure. If you cancel 2 weeks prior to the adventure, no refund will be issued. Any late-comers or no-shows, may not be rescheduled or refunded. Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures reserves the right to cancel any adventure due to insufficient registrations or unsafe conditions. If Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures cancels a trip, you will receive a full refund or may choose to transfer your payment to a future trip. Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures cannot be held liable for any injuries, losses, or damages in any such way.

To cancel, email connect@back2naturewellness.com.

What should I wear?

You can wear a swim suit underneath a base layer (we recommend a merino wool short sleeved or long sleeved top). Then pack with you a fleece or wool sweater and a rain jacket. As for bottoms, we recommend wearing a quick dry material of shorts, capris or pants and bringing with you a pair of rain pants. As for your feet, we recommend submersible footwear that you can get wet.

What if I run out of water?

No worries, we have you covered with a filter that we refill water bottles right from the lake!

Do you supply life jackets?

Yes, we have various sizes of PFDs/life jackets that we provide, along with a whistle attached!

Can I still join if I’ve never paddled before?

This experience is for those who have paddled before and are looking for a SUP Camping Experience. Please see our “Level of Difficulty” section.

What about a bathroom during the trip?

At camp we set up a backcountry toilet with toilet paper and a wash basin to wash your hands!