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Guided kayaking on Lake Superior

Launching from Ashland on Chequamegon Bay

Small groups by design

Calm, deliberate experiences from start to finish

Trips curated by light

First light

Depart: Early morning

Duration: ~2 hours

Price: $70 per person

Catch the morning glow. Quiet water and softer light as the bay wakes up. These trips tend to feel calm and reflective, with space to settle in and get comfortable on the water.

Midday

Depart: Late morning / early afternoon

Duration: ~2 hours

Price: $70 per person

Midday paddles tend to feel open and social, with bright light, wide views, and time to move along the shoreline at an easy, conversational pace.

Last Light

Depart: Evening, timed to sunset

Duration: ~2 hours

Price: $70 per person

Long western sightlines, color held low on the water, and Ashland’s unique ability to catch light late into the day. This is the most requested trip.

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What to expect

What we provide:

• Kayaks, paddles, and properly fitted life jackets• A guided route along the Chequamegon Bay shoreline• On-shore orientation and instruction before launching• A calm, small-group experience from start to finish

You should bring:

• Clothing appropriate for cool water and changing conditions layers work best.• Footwear that can get wet, sun protection, and water are recommended.• Even on warm days, Lake Superior stays cold.

Meet your guide

Hey! I'm Trevor

I’ve guided both expedition-style trips and tourism-focused paddles in Alaska, working with groups that ranged from small teams to trips with more than 30 people on the water at once.What experience taught me is simple: the trips people remember most aren’t the biggest or the busiest. They’re the smaller ones — where pacing matters, decisions are deliberate, and there’s room to actually experience the place you’re in.That’s the approach here. Small groups by design, guided with judgment shaped by time on big water, and run with the intention of keeping things calm, safe, and unhurried on Lake Superior.

The nitty gritty

Cancellations & Weather

Guest Cancellations

Plans change. We get it. Sometimes you wake up and it’s just not your day. Cancellations made 8 hours or more before departure receive a full refund. We’d rather you reschedule and have a great experience than show up feeling rushed or unwell.Within 8 hours, reservations are non-refundable due to limited group size.

Weather decisions

Trips may be adjusted or rescheduled if conditions on Lake Superior are not appropriate for a safe and well-run experience. If a trip is canceled by the guide, guests may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.

No Shows

Failure to arrive at the scheduled departure time is considered a no-show and is non-refundable.

Participation Requirements

• Liability waiver required for all participants (parent/guardian signature required for minors)• Minimum age: 12+ (participating adult in same tandem)• Participants should be comfortable around water and able to enter/exit a kayak with assistance• No alcohol or drug impairment before or during the trip• The guide may decline participation if conditions or individual readiness prevent a safe, well-run experience

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