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Paddle the protected islands of Lake Dillon with a guided stand-up paddleboard tour that’s ideal for beginners and families. Expect sheltered bays, mountain views, and clear alpine water on this three-hour outing.
Paddle the protected islands of Lake Dillon with a guided stand-up paddleboard tour that’s ideal for beginners and families. Expect sheltered bays, mountain views, and clear alpine water on this three-hour outing.
A pale-blue arm of water opens before you, mountains rising like folded pages on the horizon. On a stand-up paddleboard the reservoir feels immediate — the lake’s surface occasionally daring you with a ripple, pine-scented wind pushing your stroke. Islands dot the Frisco Bay shoreline; some are only reachable by water, their rocky edges offering private ledges and wildflower pockets.
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Operated by Colorado Adventure Guides · Silverthorne, Colorado
A pale-blue arm of water opens before you, mountains rising like folded pages on the horizon. On a stand-up paddleboard the reservoir feels immediate — the lake’s surface occasionally daring you with a ripple, pine-scented wind pushing your stroke. Islands dot the Frisco Bay shoreline; some are only reachable by water, their rocky edges offering private ledges and wildflower pockets.
Lake Dillon sits at 9,000+ feet, created in the mid-20th century when the Blue River was dammed to supply Denver and surrounding towns. The granite and sedimentary slopes above tell a glacial story: rounded cirques, talus fields, and quick-draining soils that feed clear, cold water into the reservoir. Local communities — Frisco, Silverthorne, Breckenridge — grew around mining routes and later winter sports, and now the lake is a summer magnet for paddle sports.
This half-day guided SUP tour runs from Silverthorne/Frisco Bay and is beginner-friendly, ideal for families and corporate groups. Guides provide boards, PFDs, and basic instruction; participants must be 12+ and 18+ to go unaccompanied. Expect about three hours on the water, short paddling legs between islands, and sheltered shorelines protected from large boat wakes.
Practical tips: choose the earliest departure — afternoon thunderstorms are common at altitude. Dress in quick-dry layers, bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses with a retainer. If you're new to SUP, arrive 15–30 minutes early for instructions; if you’re seasoned, focus on wind strategy and route-finding to make the most of the protected lagoons.
No—this tour is beginner-friendly and includes instruction; guides tailor coaching to each participant.
Participants must be at least 12 years old to use a SUP and 18+ to book without an accompanying adult.
Meet at Colorado Adventure Guides / Colorado Rafting Company HQ, 204 Ryan Gulch Road, Silverthorne; guides handle gear fitting there.
Tours run in most conditions, but operators may cancel for high winds or unsafe storms; cancel at least 24 hours for a full refund per provider policy.
Colorado Adventure Guides operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A pale-blue arm of water opens before you, mountains rising like folded pages on the horizon. On a stand-up paddleboard the reservoir feels immediate — the lake’s surface occasionally daring you with a ripple, pine-scented wind pushing your stroke. Islands dot the Frisco Bay shoreline; some are only reachable by water, their rocky edges offering private ledges and wildflower pockets.
A pale-blue arm of water opens before you, mountains rising like folded pages on the horizon. On a stand-up paddleboard the reservoir feels immediate — the lake’s surface occasionally daring you with a ripple, pine-scented wind pushing your stroke. Islands dot the Frisco Bay shoreline; some are only reachable by water, their rocky edges offering private ledges and wildflower pockets.
Lake Dillon sits at 9,000+ feet, created in the mid-20th century when the Blue River was dammed to supply Denver and surrounding towns. The granite and sedimentary slopes above tell a glacial story: rounded cirques, talus fields, and quick-draining soils that feed clear, cold water into the reservoir. Local communities — Frisco, Silverthorne, Breckenridge — grew around mining routes and later winter sports, and now the lake is a summer magnet for paddle sports.
This half-day guided SUP tour runs from Silverthorne/Frisco Bay and is beginner-friendly, ideal for families and corporate groups. Guides provide boards, PFDs, and basic instruction; participants must be 12+ and 18+ to go unaccompanied. Expect about three hours on the water, short paddling legs between islands, and sheltered shorelines protected from large boat wakes.
Practical tips: choose the earliest departure — afternoon thunderstorms are common at altitude. Dress in quick-dry layers, bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses with a retainer. If you're new to SUP, arrive 15–30 minutes early for instructions; if you’re seasoned, focus on wind strategy and route-finding to make the most of the protected lagoons.