Just for fun group event! Paddle along in your own boat and enjoy the sunset and moonrise with friends (and bring a friend or two!)
Meet around 6:30 at the boat launch at Upper Lake Mary, Flagstaff, AZ
BYOB - bring your own boat
Wear your PFD
Bring a Headlamp and warm layers for after dark
Weather Permitting - will be cancelled if inclimate weather.
Enjoy a special Carve Designs Sample Sale! $15 per item and $5 will go to The Whale Foundation!
Enjoy short films including The Whale Foundation Story, Kelsey Pfendler clips of her journey, and Patagonia short films.
Snacks and Beverages will be on hand! Come enjoy a fun gathering with friends and some shopping! :)
ENTER TO WIN A CONCEPT2 RowErg! Thanks to Kelsey and her amazing team, we are doing a giveaway!
On a river break? Join us for a healthy lunch and friendly conversation. Join us at the Whale/GCRG house at 515 W Birch Ave, downtown Flagstaff. We know when you’re between trips and don’t want to fill your fridge or prep and clean another meal. Come flop on a blanket in the yard and kick back with your river pals.
Join us for a guided Meditation and Wellness workshop on the water. Bring your SUP (or watercraft of your choice) and find balance, breathe deeply, and recharge your mind body and soul.
🌊 No paddle board experience needed — designed for first-timers and experienced paddlers alike, participants are supported in a safe, calm environment that welcomes all skill levels.
🧘♀️ What You’ll Experience:
Guided SUP meditation and mindfulness session on scenic waters of Lake Mary located in Flagstaff AZ.
Techniques in breath regulation, sensory grounding, and body awareness to ease stress and calm the nervous system
Practical tools to cultivate focus, resilience, and inner balance long after you step off the board
Connection with like-minded individuals or executive teams and small groups in a restorative, judgment-free setting
💼 Ideal for: individuals, leaders, and small groups seeking a unique way to integrate stress management, emotional regulation, and mind-body alignment into daily life or workplace wellness.
🌟 Limited spaces available – join us for a transformative morning of Stand-Up Paddle Board Meditation and Breathwork designed for renewal and reconnection.
Register online with The Whale Foundation:
Be well. Live well. See you on the water.
Just for fun group event! Paddle along in your own boat and enjoy the sunset and moonrise with friends (and bring a friend or two!)
Meet around 6:30 at the boat launch at Upper Lake Mary, Flagstaff, AZ
BYOB - bring your own boat
Wear your PFD
Bring a Headlamp and warm layers for after dark
Weather Permitting - will be cancelled if inclimate weather.
Join us for a guided Meditation and Wellness workshop on the water. Bring your SUP (or watercraft of your choice) and find balance, breathe deeply, and recharge your mind body and soul.
🌊 No paddle board experience needed — designed for first-timers and experienced paddlers alike, participants are supported in a safe, calm environment that welcomes all skill levels.
🧘♀️ What You’ll Experience:
Guided SUP meditation and mindfulness session on scenic waters of Lake Mary located in Flagstaff AZ.
Techniques in breath regulation, sensory grounding, and body awareness to ease stress and calm the nervous system
Practical tools to cultivate focus, resilience, and inner balance long after you step off the board
Connection with like-minded individuals or executive teams and small groups in a restorative, judgment-free setting
💼 Ideal for: individuals, leaders, and small groups seeking a unique way to integrate stress management, emotional regulation, and mind-body alignment into daily life or workplace wellness.
🌟 Limited spaces available – join us for a transformative morning of Stand-Up Paddle Board Meditation and Breathwork designed for renewal and reconnection.
Register online with The Whale Foundation, please RSVP to let us know you are coming!
Be well. Live well. See you on the water.
On a river break? Join us for a healthy lunch and friendly conversation. Join us at the Whale/GCRG house at 515 W Birch Ave, downtown Flagstaff. We know when you’re between trips and don’t want to fill your fridge or prep and clean another meal. Come flop on a blanket in the yard and kick back with your river pals.
RSVP preferred but not necessary. RSVP on Eventbrite
Join us on Downtown Flagstaffs 2nd Saturday event at Pay n’ Take! We’ll be there from 5-7pm and would love to see you and hear your summer stories! We’ll have cool Whale swag for sale and stickers to support YouRowKelsey (Hatch river guide) and her effort be the fastest American woman to row across the Pacific Ocean!
ENTER TO WIN A CONCEPT2 RowErg! Thanks to Kelsey and her amazing team, we are doing a giveaway!
Kelsey’s goal is to row Solo Unsupported over 2,400 miles from Monterey, CA to the Honolulu, HI. Along the way she hopes to become the first American woman, youngest woman and fastest woman to do so. The current world record is 86 days, 10 hours and 5 minutes, held by Lia Ditton. Kelsey is raising money for The Whale Foundation during her expedition as she has utilized our services over the years as a Grand Canyon River Guide. Thank You, Kelsey!!!
Save the date!
The 24th Annual WING DING lands on February 28, 2026, and this year is extra special—we’re celebrating 30 years of supporting the health, well-being, and scholarship programs that lift up Grand Canyon river guides.
Every winter, when the Canyon is quiet and the nights grow long, the Whale Foundation brings the community together for one unforgettable night in Flagstaff, Arizona. And this year’s Wing Ding is shaping up to be our best yet.
Get ready for incredible food from Artisan’s Kitchen, live local music, and stunning work from our Featured Artists: Cazo Seronde and Tintype Photographer Eric Retterbush. Our legendary auction returns with treasures from talented local artists—jewelry, photography, outdoor gear, pottery, books, maps, vintage river gems, and so much more.
And for our 30th Anniversary?
Stay tuned—a special After Party announcement is on the way.
Every dollar raised goes directly to the Whale Foundation, helping us continue the work that strengthens and supports the Grand Canyon guiding community.
Mark your calendar. Spread the word.
Wing Ding 2026 is going to be one for the books!
Learn key information about:
Qualified Charitable Distributions* (QCD)
*Key for those who are 70.5 years or older
General Year-End Deduction and Donation info
Support your local nonprofit organization by giving on Giving Tuesday!
Hike with Beyond the Pines in honor of Laura Fallon Times to be organized .. updates coming
Every Monday in July!
