Holiday Paddle & Picnic, 21 December | Event in Fort Mcdowell | AllEvents

Holiday Paddle & Picnic

Riverbound Sports Paddle Company

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Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am

Boulder Recreation Site

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Date & Location

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am (MST)

Boulder Recreation Site

Fort Mcdowell, United States

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Holiday Paddle & Picnic
Join us for the 7th Annual Holiday Paddle and Picnic at Canyon Lake!

Come out and paddle in your festive Holiday gear! Decorate your board or kayak and pack a picnic! Whos' up for a Polar Plunge?

Meet at Boulder Recreation Site at 9:30 AM. Paddles wet by 10:00 AM. The route is always different depending on the wind and weather. We will either paddle from Boulder Creek out to the end of Tortilla Creek or the back end of Boulder Creek. Maybe the waterfalls and collection pools at the top of Boulder Creek will be flowing!! Head back to the Boulder Rec picnic area for some festive fare!

The last few years many brave souls went for a quick dip after the paddle to commemorate a traditional POLAR PLUNGE - maybe to prove their tolerance to the elements - or just be silly. This part is remarkably fun and rewarding! Pack accordingly!

The event is free. Bring your own paddleboard, kayak, paddle gear, Tonto Parking Pass and food and drink.

If you need rental gear, please click the BOOK A RENTAL link and we will bring your rental gear for you. Or copy this link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/riverboundsports/items/133421/availability/1915115342/book/?full-items=yes&flow=333225

While this paddle is considered an "all-levels" event, it will be taking place on open deep water that is cold. Participants must be proficient swimmers and be prepared for immersion. Personal floatation devices (pfds) are required to be worn.

Disclaimer & Assumption of Liability:
Stand up paddleboarding and kayaking, like all water sports, has exposure to inherent risks and dangers. All paddlers (participants and their accompanied dependents/guests) are responsible for their own safety during this event. It is the paddlers responsibility to know their limits and that of their equipment for the duration of the event, along with varying unforeseen weather conditions and terrain hazards. Participation is completely voluntary and all participants, including dependents/guests, voluntarily accept any and all responsibility.

Riverbound Sports is a licensed outfitter operating under permit through the Tonto National Forest


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Holiday Paddle & Picnic, 21 December | Event in Fort Mcdowell | AllEvents
Holiday Paddle & Picnic
Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am