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Thursday September 5th – Sunday 8th 2024

The Traditional Paddlers Gathering is the product of a shared obsession. We’re northern paddlers who have fallen for the subtlety and brilliance of Greenland-style paddling techniques and equipment. Most of us have splashed at the water for hour upon hour and year after year as we’ve attempted to master some portion of the repertoire of Greenland rolls. Others have carved traditional paddles, built Greenland-style boats, or made tuiliks (the combination paddling garment and sprayskirt). Some of us have made harpoons and, to the befuddlement of onlookers, practiced chucking them at imaginary seals.

Traditional Paddlers Gathering COVID-19 Policy:

In 2023, The Traditional Paddlers Gathering will NOT require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test prior to the start of camp. However, we encourage all attendees to test before coming to camp. If you are experiencing any Covid-like symptoms, such as fever, please refrain from attending in consideration of the well-being of other attendees. 

Individuals who need to cancel their registration due to Covid 19 related illness will have their registration pushed to the following year. Once at camp, you will not be required to wear a mask unless mandated by the local, state, or federal government (though you certainly may). Hand sanitizer will continue to be available at various locations, and sanitizing wipes will be provided so that smooth-surfaced communal gear can be wiped down before use.