MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS located in the Blue Diamond Vacation Area in northern Wisconsin is a paddle sports business offering kayak & canoe rentals, sales, instructional clinics, outfitting and unique eco tours! MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS operates year round, from April-October with outdoor programming on pristine Ice Age lakes and the Chippewa, Thornapple, Red Cedar & Flambeau rivers...as well as indoor pool kayak clinics during winter months. Paddling is conducted in fun, safe, supportive settings with something for everyone...from the beginner kayak sessions to paddling safety clinics.
"See you on the water!" The Staff of...MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS
"Your professionalism, your breadth of knowledge, your reassuring manner and sensitivity to everyone on the trip--all our different needs--really put a bunch of beginners at ease so they could focus on this lovely place you found. You do an amazing job..." ~Pat McKearn, WI
"We have had so many wonderful days that I have learned to temper these evaluations with time. One thing I can say for sure is that we have a favorite new outfitter." ~Ken Cable, MN
"I had fun with the class and learning a lot of things you would need to know when you are out on the water. There are a lot of things you should know about kayaking and having the right boat. I will do this again..." ~Alex Capra, WI
"Having completed the Kayak Intensive Series, which covered equipment, strokes, safety and rescues, I now have the confidence for my kayak adventures...I can do this! I highly recommend these courses for anyone thinking of this wonderful silent sport..." ~Sue Tkachuk, WI
Need help planning a custom adventure or vacation?
MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS specializes in this service! We'll design something unique to fit your needs...from outfitting a river trip on the Flambeau to a family reunion kayak session! In past years we have planned successful sessions for group such as: family reunions, staff retreats, workplace wellness & outdoor kayak adventures for regional businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Adventure Girls, schools locally to the Twin Cities and many more! From rustic camping at the National Ice Age Trail to comfy cabins, restaurants and other outdoor activities...we will make recommendations. Email us and request "Area Accommodations": fireweed@citizens-tel.net or info@mizizakkayak.com
Would you like to receive this year's calendar of special events and programs? Give us a call or email to find out what's happening this month and year! Plan on adventure!
"Take the paddlin' plunge"
Is just one of our many on-line articles on silent sports & paddling. Requests taken on-line...various topics on paddle pointers, kayak racks, kayaking & fitness, kids & kayaking to helpful kayak pack lists written by our staff. Email: info@mizizakkayak.com
"I felt so empowered today and "one" with the water!" "Lovely, wonderful, inspired, refreshing, spirited, lively, nourishing, purifying, rejuvenating, freeing and wildly peaceful experience!" ~"Women's Wednesday Kayakers
Women's Programming at MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS is FANTASTIC!
Join us for any of the adventure women's specials...
Women's Wednesdays...dubbed the alternative 'Happy Hour'! Poise Your Paddle...try out kayaking, coaching & a wellness workshop Paddlin' Plant Diva Explorations & Eco Tours Kayaking, Yoga, Massage & More...Mmmm...what could be better? Custom designed trips for your 40th, 50th birthdays, sister reunions & events! Kayaking for causes such as breast cancer & domestic violence prevention
Wild Women Paddling Divas...get your friends together!
"Women's Wednesday! was a great way to learn about kayaking. It was low stress and very informative. I was worried that it would be overwhelming, but Gigi did a great job putting me at ease and teaching me the basics. I recently went to Florida and went on a great kayaking adventure. I never would have done that if not for the confidence that Gigi & Niki's instruction gave me."
~Libby Smith, WI
Plant & Paddling Eco Tours, Wild Medicine...
Some of MI ZI ZAK's specialties! Over 15 years ago we began MI ZI ZAK by guiding these unique, original "Plant & Paddling Kayak Eco Tours" in the Chippewa Valley. Come explore the edges of wild spaces on our exploratory progging trips, "Paddlin' & Plants" eco tours, Ice Age Lakes fall paddling trips, Eco writing & Kayak Adventure or even a "Wild Medicine & Water Element" program! Our lead guide is Gigi, Master Herbalist who is the recipient of the 2007 North American Medicinal Plant Conservation Award. Join us for an eco tour!
"Fireweed in bloom on Raspberry Island at Apostle Islands, Lake Superior"
Gigi Stafne, Owner-Operator, Program Director & Instructor-Guide MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS
Botanical Eco Tours & Wild Medicine!
MI ZI ZAK Youth Kayak Camps
SIGN-UP FOR YOUTH KAYAK CAMPS or KAYAK SAFETY CLINICS! Recreational kayaking is a very beginner-friendly sport, but remember the more you know, the safer you'll be. Our customers give us feedback that they learn so much in our clinics & camps. One class can make a difference. If you should accidentally capsize, you might be the only one in your group to know how to do a rescue when you are out paddling in the future. See our calendar page for clinic & camp listings
Sponser a child, donate to the Youth Kayaking Clinic Scholarship Fund to help us get kids excited about being outdoors again!
Interested in Regional to International Eco Tours?
ADVENTURE BOTANICA an eco tour company that offers cross cultural botanical & medicine experiences side by side with silent sports for those seeking something more. ADVENTURE BOTANICA 715.967.2300 Check out trips & sessions at: www.adventurebotanica.com
We hold a commitment to sustainable, ecological practices in the region we live & work. MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS is also a member/affilitate with:
Chippewa County Tourism Council, The Green Alliance, Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce, Chippewa Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau, Blue Diamond Vacation Area Assoc, New Auburn Leadership Committee, United Plant Savers, Pure Water Paddlers & Professional Paddlesports Association Applicant
Spirited Paddlers!
Buy your kayak from MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS...
Here at MI ZI ZAK we believe in helping our customers find exactly what they need with a kayak purchase. We truly listen to our customers! It is important for us to know what type of paddling you will do and more. Too often, we hear of people purchasing a kayak without trying out different makes and models. Our kayak clinics are well-suited for just that purpose...to try-out a variety of crafts before you buy. MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS is a locally owned, sustainable small business certified by Travel Green Wisconsin. More reasons to do business with MI ZI ZAK! Many of our customers choose to work with us for these reasons. New kayaks are for sale year round...Necky, Old Town, Ocean Kayak and more. Some years we hold a used kayak sale in Autumn with quality rental fleet boats. Be sure to get on our private e-mail list so you will receive those updates! Ask for Gigi or Jim and they will be happy to help you with your kayak purchase.
Meet the terrific team at MI ZI ZAK KAYAKS...
Tammy Anderson Instructor & Guide
Bridget Ericksen Office Manager Kjersten Hallin Youth Programs Assistant & Guide Mark Kasiewicz "Kaz" Program & Tech Support
Logan La Gesse Maintenance & Tech Assistant Levi Ludwigson Maintenance & Tech Coordinator
