take a snow day

Happy Paddle is here to help you get outside, rain, shine, or snow. Let's explore a winter wonderland on Beaver Island.

R E N T A L S

snowshoes

ice skates

cross-country skis

4 hours: $15

24 hours: $25

one week: $100

4 hours: $30

24 hours: $50

one week: $100

4 hours: $30

24 hours: $60

one week: $150

adventure as a group

Just as we do during the warmer months, Happy Paddle is pleased to facilitate a wide variety of group activities during the Winter Season. We are happy to organize excursions that meet each individual group's needs and expectations.

Examples of possible activities:

Group cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on pristine, untouched island trails.
Ice skating on any of the inland lakes or on the harbor, with a campfire to warm up at during downtime.
Guided exploration of large ice formations on Lake Michigan (see photos below).

Family Fun in the Snow

Jul 31, 2018

As winter and cold weather approaches, children’s play is often limited to the indoors. Challenge your family to a new kind of fun on Beaver Island with cross-country skiing! The benefits of introducing kids to cross-country skiing early are clear. They learn balance and coordination, and they gain strength and endurance for other activities such as alpine skiing, hockey, ice-skating, and running. Plus, they learn a whole new way to experience nature. Some fun ideas to help your kids love cross
Ice Formations on Lake Michigan

Jul 31, 2018

Check out these amazing images and video of the ice slowly building on Lake Michigan!