30 days left until Canoecopia! March 13 - 15
Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $10.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $10.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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Abigail Cichocki
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Abby learned to canoe through various summer camps, but was truly bitten by the paddling bug in 2022 when she went on a five day canoe trip in the BWCA with her girl scout troop. Abby has since completed two seasons as a professional canoe guide and WEMT for both Northern Lakes Canoe Base and Northern Tier High Adventure. In the summer of 2025, Abby paddled 1,381 miles over 80 days as part of the Hudson Bay Girls' journey from Lake Superior to the Arctic Ocean. The Hudson Bay Girls were the first all-female crew to publicly paddle the entire route, starting at Grand Portage and ending at York Factory. |
Also Presenting With
Emma Brackett
Emma likes to say they were born with a paddle in their hand. As soon as they could sit up by themselves, they began canoeing and camping with their family in the various lakes and rivers of Maine. Emma guided for Northern Tier High Adventure Base for 2 summers. This summer, they paddled to Hudson Bay as part of the Hudson Bay Girls. The group was the first all-female crew to publicly document their travels from Grand Portage to York Factory.
Helena Karlstrom
As a lifelong Girl Scout, Helena has always felt a special connection to the outdoors. Helena’s outdoor passion continued in college when she became a leader at Ohio University’s outdoor program, Outdoor Pursuits. Her favorite backcountry activities include backpacking, climbing, canoeing, fly fishing and trail running. In the summer of 2025, she embarked on an expedition paddling and portaging over 1,381 miles from Grand Portage, MN to York Factory, MB, as a part of the Hudson Bay Girls. The HBG are the first all-women’s crew to complete this journey while also raising awareness for Save the Boundary Waters and women in paddlesports.
Presentations
Abigail Cichocki, Emma Brackett, Helena Karlstrom
The Hudson Bay Girls- Lessons Learned from 80 Days on the Water
Quetico - main floor Fri 5:30pm-6:15pm
Algonquin - main floor Sun 11:30am-12:15pm
In the summer of 2025, the Hudson Bay Girls-a team of four college-aged women-completed an 80-day, 1,381-mile canoe expedition from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay. They are the first all-female crew to publicly document their paddle along the historic fur trade route from Grand Portage to York Factory. Join them to hear stories from the trail, learn what it takes to plan a multi-month wilderness expedition, and explore how their journey connects adventure, environmental stewardship, and empowerment in the outdoors.
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Location Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Way Madison, Wisconsin Show Hours Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM |
Tickets 1-Day: $17.00 3-Day: $35.00 Ages 17 and under are FREE Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
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Parking Fees 1-Day: $8.00 Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center Advanced passes may be purchased HERE. Feedback |
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