Silver Moon Kayak Company is NW Montana's largest paddlesports specialty shop and kayak school, proudly owned and operated by Bob Danford and Susan Conrad.

Why Choose Silver Moon Kayak Company?
Because we are so much more than a kayak store!

SERVICE: Our customers are our most valuable asset so we'll go out of our way to provide the one-on-one service you deserve. We also offer convenient nearby water access so customers can try before they buy to be certain they are choosing the right boat and gear. Great parking, too!

SELECTION: We are NW Montana's biggest little boat shop! Our retail shop houses a HUGE inventory of kayaks, (including touring kayaks, whitewater kayaks, inflatables, folding and sit-on-tops) canoes, and all related accessories. We have over 140 boats in stock and every conceivable accessory. If we don't have it we can probably get it for you, generally without any shipping costs tacked on. Pay less and get more than any other kayak store!

KNOWLEDGE: Paddling — it's what we do... Paddling is our passion.
We live, eat and breathe paddling. Pure and simple. It truly is what we do. Year 'round. 24/7. We don't disappear and we don't put our inventory away in the 'off-season'. We're also proud of our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff who are here to help you. And, we don't just sell kayaks; we sell solutions to enjoying quality time on the water, solutions to paddling faster, solutions to being safer. Whatever floats your boat!

VERSATILITY: In addition to our well stocked retail sales shop, we also offer ACA certified kayak instruction, guided adventures on inland and coastal waters with scrumptious cuisine, and boat rentals. We do it all here and we are chompin' at the bit to show you what we can offer. The educational arm of our business (our "floating classroom") is top notch, professional and safety conscious. Our guides are experienced and extremely passionate about sharing their love of kayaking with you!

AVAILABILITY: We are your year 'round paddlesports specialty shop — we try to stay well stocked most of the time and we don't go away in the off season.
Hours:
September 1 - April 30, Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.
May 1 - Sept 1, Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

*Please note - we will be CLOSED September14th through October 2nd, as we will be leading guided tours in the San Juan Islands, as well as getting our annual saltwater surfing fix!

Or by appointment! If our hours don't work for you, we can probably make special arrangements to fit your schedule. Call us! 752-3794.

“When you walk into Silver Moon, it's not like you're walking into a business, rather a very comfortable, warm, and cozy home. When you meet Bob and Susan, it's not like you're meeting business people, it's like you're meeting friends that truly care about you. My brother took me to Silver Moon Kayak Company on my birthday and I have a very fond picture in my mind complete with an improvised birthday cake, a party hat, and the whole crew singing Happy Birthday to me. I have not had that pleasure from other businesses. I find it difficult to leave their shop and enjoy visiting with them very much. I look forward to taking classes with them and going on outings very soon. Being new to kayaking, I know I've made the right choice and I consider myself lucky to know them. Like I said before, it's not like a business, it's a friendship. One that I will value for a lifetime. Being retired military, there are certain people you entrust your life to. Bob and Susan are true friends and have earned that trust with me. That all said, their shop offers a very wide variety of kayak equipment that rivals large water sport vendors. If you don't see it, they can still get it for you with a very swift phone order. If it's the wrong size, not to worry, they'll work it all out for you. 'Above and beyond' is a good phrase to describe their order of business. All that and a friendship too? I look forward to paddling around with you this summer! .... and yes, I've taken my mother to meet them too.”

Ken Salois, Great Falls, Montana

“I joined Silver Moon Kayak Company on a 5 day saltwater adventure in British Columbia in September 2007. It was an exciting adventure, very memorable and invigorating. It was obvious to me that Susan and Bob had previously and thoroughly checked everything out with an emphasis on safety - especially important to me since I am a beginning kayaker! The opportunity was there to learn and push myself and experience the thrill of being out where I would not be comfortable going alone. The food was super and it was great to be part of such a fun-loving crew.”

Ann Jeremiassen, Olney, Montana

“All I can say is that when you live in the Middle-of-Nowhere Montana, Silver Moon Kayak Company is the shining light for all boaters within a hundred miles of the Flathead. The generous, inclusive, sharing spirit of Susan and Bob is infectious. Anytime you come across one of their groups, whether big or small, you see people of different abilities learning new skills and having a great time in their boats. Their great selection of gear (in the middle of a wheatfield!), their experience and professionalism and their dedication to the sport, have earned them the big, shining star. Thanks, guys, for helping the rest of us enjoy the sport.”

James Morgan Bowen, JD, Whitefish, Montana


“I have been traveling out to Montana to kayak with the great folks at Silver Moon Kayak Company for several years now. I have done both day trips and longer multi-day trips with them. And, I can attest to their organization and their attention to detail. They make sure their clients are comfortable, educated, and pampered. Susan's cooking is beyond comparison. She will fill you with the most delicious food after a great day paddling. And, their employees go above and beyond adding to the safety and enjoyment of any of their trips!!! I'd recommend their paddling adventures in a heartbeat!!!”

Jim Page, Milbrook, New York