River gear swap and sale coming up Saturday in Columbia Falls

Hungry Horse News

This Public Lands Day Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy invites the public to join their season-ending river gear swap and celebration Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Rendezvous Bar in Columbia Falls  in the Coop. Anyone can bring and sell river-related equipment, new and used during one-day event. This is your chance to buy, sell and swap: rafts, kayaks, SUPs, inflatable kayaks, PFDs/life jackets, wetsuits, splash jackets, roof racks, repair kits, and more. Later in the day there will be a party from 7 to 10 p.m. with music by The High Note.

Do you have used or new river gear you would like to sell or donate? There are several ways to participate in event while supporting both non-profit organizations: sell person to person or donate gear. If you have any gear that you would like to donate ahead of Sept. 28th please contact David at dave@montanakayakacademy.com or 406.270.1553. 

Any donated gear can be dropped off now till Sept. 28th or at The Rendezvous Sept. 28th starting at 9 a.m. Donated gear will be sold Sept. 28th during event and 100% of those proceeds will benefit non-profit organization host programming. Thanks to NRS we’ll be raffling off a standup paddle board kit day of event and pulling the winning ticket after the gear swap.

For information, visit flatheadrivers.org/events/2024-gear-swap or email David at dave@montanakayakacademy.com.

Flathead Rivers Alliance supports and enhances the outstanding and remarkable Three Forks of the Flathead River, while ensuring access and enjoyment for all. The river system has the significance of inspiring the idea of a National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and contributing 85% of the water entering Flathead Lake.

 Montana Kayak Academy provides free certified whitewater kayak instruction to youth; instilling confidence, respect and river stewardship.