Brennan’s Wave
Constructed in downtown Missoula, just below Caras Park, this river redevelopment project offers two different channels, each with a feature that varies between a wave at high spring flows and a breaking wave or hole as the summer progresses. A fun playspot at all levels, Brennan's Wave is excellent for freestyle learning and training, while also the location of Missoula's famous Thursday Night Throwdowns every Thursday evening in July. |
  
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Kootenai River
The Kootenai River could possibly be the most ideal two miles of whitewater for the modern day kayaker. It begins with the famous Kootenai Falls, accompanied by easy trail access and large eddies above and below the falls making it the perfect “park and huck” location for both first-time waterfall runners and experts wishing to fine tune their skills. Several hundred yards downstream is Super Wave, which at the usual summertime flows manifests itself as a tall breaking wave made for learning aerial maneuvers. Following that is a beautifully scenic gorge with several big volume class III-IV rapids to the take-out. |
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Alberton Gorge
The Clark Fork River's Alberton Gorge is a playboating classic, offering excellent class II-III(IV) whitewater and playspots at every level. Easily broken into various sections from Crystal Springs, located mid-way, the Gorge below Triple Bridges is the standard kayaker run and is home to 3 miles of endless play. The Gorge gives World Class access to quality paddling at any time of year and during Summer Sessions it is where we get comfortable and hone our skills before venturing onto other rivers. |
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Skookumchuck Narrows
More fondly known to kayakers around the world as “Skook,” this tidal feature forms as the tide fluctuates through a constriction between the ocean and a large inlet - creating the classic wave. Skook is a favorite for kayakers because of its easy access, friendly nature, and size. As the tide changes the wave slowly builds from flatwater. This gradual increase in height and speed allows all skill levels a chance to enjoy the wave while the smooth face makes it easy to learn new tricks. Due to the strong currents at the maximum flows however students are recommended to have a strong roll before they consider Skookumchuck. |
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