To do Activities Guided tour

Try Stand Up Paddling

Experience the nature along the Vindel River in a unique way. Stand up paddling (SUP) is one of the most beneficial and strengthening water activities in the world.

We begin our tours in calm waters—no waves and, hopefully, no wind. This allows you to learn balance and technique from scratch, which will be of great use when you later take on bigger challenges.

When we first head out onto the water, it may be easier to start on your knees until you feel confident and have found your balance. Once you have mastered paddling on your knees, you stand up and place your feet parallel on the board.

The Experience
We gather in Ekorrsele to get geared up with a wetsuit, life jacket, and helmet (if needed). We then head down to the starting point where we provide instructions before launching the boards.

We begin by paddling in calm water before taking on the more challenging currents in Ekorrstryckan. Expect to get a little wet! Once you get a better feel for the board, you might even manage to catch a wave and experience the sensation of standing perfectly still in the middle of a rushing current.

Attributes
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Attributes
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Directions

With car from Umeå center: Follow road 363 heading to Vindeln for approximately 84 km (you should go past Vindeln). Turn left at the sign heading to Ekorrsele and continue on the same road for about 9 km. Turn left where there is a sign to "Bygdegård", Aurora Borealis Adventure will be at the end of this road.