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Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Tickets
1-Day: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center

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2024 Presentations by Category
Whitewater

Pete Beck
 All Things Whitewater
   Algonquin - main floor Sat 10:30am-11:15am 
Pete Beck of the River Kings YouTube Channel brings his years of kayaking knowledge and experience to the table for an informative and entertaining discussion on all things whitewater paddling. He will discuss who can / will enjoy Whitewater paddling, how to enter the sport, needed gear, how to find paddling buddies, most enjoyable moments on the water, common pitfalls and lastly, establishing individual progression goals. There will also be a time of Q&A where audience engagement is encouraged. ... Read More



Trevor Braun
 The Braun Backferry
   Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 2:00pm-2:20pm 
   Pool - Clarion Hotel Sat 2:30pm-2:50pm 
Join long time Yukoner Trevor Braun to gain some valuable insights and tricks to mastering your back ferry. The back ferry is a quintessential river tripping skill when the rivers are tight, small, and fast. Trevor has developed some unconventional techniques to build your backferry confidence and effectiveness with a few tricks. Join Trevor at the pool to learn these tricks, so you can practice them up for your next northern river expedition. Learn how to assist steering from the stern; learn ... Read More



Berlin Nelson Jr
 The Canyons of the Rio Grande River
   Bear - upstairs Sun 12:30pm-1:15pm 
Big canyons, whitewater, and nasty Carrizo cane are all part of the canoeing adventure on 235 miles of the Rio Grande River between the United States and Mexico. It is wild and scenic country through the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern USA.



Verena Wildenstein, Taylor (he/him) Pace
 Amazing Rivers of Canada's Northwest Territories
   Bear - upstairs Sat 11:30am-12:15pm 
Join second generation owner/operators of Canoe North Adventures Verena Wildenstein and Taylor Pace as they introduce you to their favorite rivers in Canada’s Northwest Territories and share the many secrets that define each river trip as unique and unforgettable. Discover what makes the Keele, Mountain, Horton, and Nahanni Rivers top destinations including fishing, wildlife viewing, and varied landscapes, from the Mackenzie Mountains to the barrenlands at the Arctic coast.



Dan York
 Wild Rivers of the Wild West
   Sylvania - main floor Sun 11:30am-12:15pm 
Wild western whitewater rivers are the stuff of paddling dreams. They offer river runners the chance to paddle multiple days through spectacular landscapes of mountains, canyons, forests, and deserts. In this presentation Dan York will share images and experiences from multi-day kayaking trips he has taken over the past two decades down a wide variety of western rivers. His presentation will inspire you to seek out your own western adventures and guide you on how to make your own western ... Read More