I guide because I love the river,
and I want to share it with others
- Austin A.
Stand Up MN Founder and Guide
Paddleboard Rental vs. Paddleboard Adventure
Before renting a paddleboard on a lake, be sure to make the comparison. We want you to know that Stand Up MN offers an unforgettable paddleboard experience for practically the same price as most paddleboard rental companies!
Calhoun Paddleboard Rental
- Long Lines
- Shorter Routes
- Round Trip Required
- No Guarantees
Stand Up MN
- Online Booking
- No Waiting
- Professional Guides
- Multiple Routes
- Down River Paddling
- 7 Miles of National Park
- Safety Instruction
- Paddling Orientation
- Transportation Up-River
- GoPro Pictures
- Optional GoPro Video
- Groups up to 16 people
- 2 Hours of Adventure
- 1-3 people = $65 each
- 4-8 people = $49 each
- 9+ people = $45 each
Business Transparency
Because good business is fair to all concerned
We define small business.
You may not know it by looking around our website, but Stand Up MN is a small, fun company! When you call us, you speak with the founder. When you tour with us, you get to meet our entire, awesome team!
All of our staff, even the founder, enjoy <$12/hr, seasonal positions with awesome benefits - like a healthy MN sun-tan, great coworkers and all fresh-air + endless paddleboarding days.
Doing Business with Intentions
We put a lot of intentions behind how and why we work, which translates into value for our clients and protection for our environment. Giving back 1% of annual sales to the planet just seems like the right way to do business.
The trip was great - well organized and professional. We appreciated the emphasis on safety, fun and preservation. Definitely worth the cost!!
Andrea U. - 2012 Paddler
Profit and Loss
Stand Up MN was never meant to make a lot of money... However, we are grateful to cover our costs!
We share our profit and loss numbers in order to demonstrate transparency in business and reflect our strong commitement to value!
2011 - $9,000 loan
Tot. Rev. $15,060
Tot. Exp. $14,345
Tot. Profits $715
2012 - $22,000 Loan
Tot. Rev. $48,074
Tot. Exp. $45,022
Tot. Profits $3,052
2013 - $30,000 Loan
Est. Rev. $75,000
Est. Exp. $60,000
Est. Profit $15,000
Interns
- 2 Summer Interns
- Marketing & Sales
- 20 Hours / Week
- $9 / Hour
- College Credit
Guides
- 4 Summer Jobs
- Guide & Protect
- 6+ Tours / Week
- $25 Per Tour
- 95% Sun-tanned
- College StudentsMany of our guides are studying environmental issues
Managers
- 2 Summer Jobs
- Plan & Guide
- 40 Hours Week
- $11 Hour
- 95% Satisfied
- Home OfficeWork & sleep in same room
