Blazin' Paddles Llc

What Blazin' Paddles Llc does

Blazin' Paddles LLC is a privately held, Nevada-domiciled outdoor adventure tourism company founded in 2016 and operating from Boulder City, Nevada, with a retail and office presence inside the Hoover Dam Lodge. The company runs guided and self-guided kayak tours on the Black Canyon portion of the Colorado River, with additional add-on experiences in hiking and multi-sport adventures. Its customer base is exclusively consumer-facing: Las Vegas tourists, local residents, families with children, couples, and bucket-list travelers seeking outdoor recreation outside the casino environment.

The core product set consists of five kayak tour SKUs (Full Day Guided at $225/person, Half Day Guided at $149/person, Twilight Paddle at $199/person, Willow Round Trip Self-guided at $75/person, and Hoover Dam to Willow Self-guided at $140/person) plus add-on modules including Red Rock Canyon Classic Hike ($129-$139/person), Bike & Kayak Lake Mead ($180/person), a multi-day Overnight camping product, an on-site merchandise store, and complimentary shuttle service via Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans from select Las Vegas Strip hotels. Tours are operated using Wilderness Systems touring kayaks (Pungo and Pamlico models) with carbon-fiber paddles, and group sizes are intentionally capped at 14 (typically 12). Guides are CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified with 30+ years of combined river experience.

The business model is direct-to-consumer per-person unit pricing with pay-as-you-go billing, supplemented by transaction-fee revenue from optional guide gratuities and merchandise sales. The company is a self-serve online booker through its own website with live inventory, with additional distribution through the Viator global marketplace and TripAdvisor/Yelp listings. No public revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed; the company is independent, with no parent entity, no institutional investors, and no M&A activity on record. The only formal commercial partnership is a property/location arrangement with the Hoover Dam Lodge, which provides the physical base of operations.

Name

Blazin' Paddles Llc

Legal name

Blazin' Paddles LLC

Website

https://blazinpaddles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blazin' Paddles LLC operates guided and self-guided kayak tours on the Colorado River's Black Canyon from Boulder City, Nevada, serving Las Vegas tourists, families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts with shuttle service from the Strip.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing Outfitters (THAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & River Adventures (THAJABAB)

Keywords

• Guided kayak tours
• Colorado River tours
• Outdoor adventure tours
• Hiking excursions
• Equipment rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Guided Kayak Tours: Per-person fees for guided kayak tours including equipment rental (kayak, paddles, life jacket), professional guide services, snacks and water, and shuttle service from Las Vegas Strip. Tour minimums apply for full-day tours (3 people minimum).
2. Self-guided Kayak Tours: Per-person fees for self-guided kayak adventures where customers explore at their own pace using provided equipment and maps. Includes shuttle transportation and park permits.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of water shoes, dry bags, waterproof phone cases, and hats at the tour office.
4. Guide Tips/Gratuity: Optional tips for tour guides, shared equally among guides on the tour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blazin' Paddles LLC operates guided and self-guided kayak tours on the Black Canyon portion of the Colorado River departing from Boulder City, Nevada near the Hoover Dam. The company provides all necessary equipment (kayaks, paddles, life jackets), certified professional guides, snacks, and complimentary shuttle transportation from Las Vegas Strip hotels. Additional offerings include hiking tours at Red Rock Canyon, multi-sport bike-and-kayak combos, overnight camping trips, and on-site merchandise sales.

Product overview

Blazin' Paddles LLC operates a portfolio of outdoor adventure tour services centered on kayaking experiences on the Colorado River's Black Canyon. The core offering consists of guided kayak tours (Full Day, Half Day, and Twilight Paddle) and self-guided kayak tours (Willow Round Trip, Hoover Dam to Willow, and Overnight Camping), complemented by hiking tours (Red Rock Canyon) and combo adventure tours (Bike & Kayak Lake Mead). Additional services include shuttle transportation via Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and merchandise retail. The company uses Wilderness Systems touring kayaks and provides equipment including kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, water, snacks, and park permits depending on tour type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Day Guided Kayak Tour A 6-7 hour guided kayak tour on the Colorado River covering a 12-mile one-way paddle from Hoover Dam, including hot springs, wildlife spotting (Big Horn Sheep, Bald Eagles), cliff views, historical artifacts, complimentary lunch, snacks, water, and round-trip shuttle from Las Vegas Strip hotels. Requires minimum 3 people. Priced at $225/person with shuttle or $175/person without shuttle, including $32 National Park Permit fee.
• Half Day Guided Kayak Tour A 3-hour guided kayak tour covering a 4-mile round trip on Black Canyon featuring Emerald Cave, wildlife spotting, historical overlook, snacks, and water. Available with 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM departures. Priced at $149/person with shuttle or $110/person without shuttle.
• Twilight Paddle Guided Tour A 4-hour evening kayak tour launching from Willow Beach at 6:00 PM featuring sunset views, stargazing, campfire with marshmallow roasting and hot dogs, glowing kayaks, snacks, and water. Priced at $199/person with shuttle or $149/person without shuttle.
• Hoover Dam to Willow Self-guided Tour An 8-hour self-guided kayak adventure covering a 12-mile one-way paddle from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach featuring hot springs, Emerald Cave, and Sauna Cave. Includes shuttle back to starting point and $32 National Park Permit. Priced at $140/person.
• Willow Round Trip Self-guided Tour A 4-hour self-guided round-trip kayak tour from Willow Beach exploring Black Canyon, Emerald Cove, and hidden beaches at Easy+ difficulty level. Includes provided map for self-navigation. Priced at $75/person with 11:00 AM departure. No park permit fee included.
• Hoover Dam to Willow Beach Overnight Tour A multi-day self-guided kayaking and camping adventure from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach with overnight stargazing and hot springs access.
• Red Rock Canyon Classic Hiking Tour A 4-5 hour guided hiking tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area with scenic desert trails, family-friendly adventure, and flexible trail options (easy hike at $129/person or adventurous hike with rock scrambling at $139/person). Includes shuttle transportation. No park permit fee required.
• Bike & Kayak Lake Mead Combo Tour A 3.5 hour guided multi-sport adventure combining a scenic downhill bike ride through Bootleg Canyon with a peaceful kayak paddle across Lake Mead. Includes equipment, guide, snacks, and hydration drinks. Priced at $180/person.
• Tour Merchandise Retail On-site merchandise including water shoes ($20), dry bags ($13-$95), waterproof phone protectors ($6), and hats ($16-$21) sold at the company store inside Hoover Dam Lodge for tour participants and walk-in customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked Top 20 Experiences in the USA in 2022 Viator Experience Awards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hoover Dam LodgecoreOthersBlazin' Paddles operates their retail store and office inside the Hoover Dam Lodge property, allowing for convenient customer check-in, merchandise sales, and coordination for tours launching from this location. The partnership provides the company with a physical presence at their primary tour departure point.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pink Jeep Tours Las Vegas: Larger established operator running a portfolio of Las Vegas outdoor adventure tours (Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Red Rock) and competing for the same off-Strip experiential tourist dollar.
• Grand Canyon West Rim Tours: Broader Las Vegas day-trip tour operator serving tourists seeking 'bucket list' Nevada/Arizona outdoor experiences — competing share of wallet rather than identical product.

Others

• Viator: Online travel marketplace and TripAdvisor-owned platform that is both a key distribution channel for Blazin' Paddles and a discovery channel for competing tour operators in the same category.
• GetYourGuide: Global tours and activities marketplace that surfaces Las Vegas kayak and outdoor experiences to international travelers, increasing competitive pressure on marketplace-driven bookings.

Direct peers

• Lake Mead Cruises: Operates paddlewheel boat sightseeing cruises out of Hoover Dam Lodge, sharing the same embarkation point and competing for the Hoover Dam / Black Canyon sightseeing tourist.
• Desert Adventures (Red Rock Canyon): Las Vegas outdoor tour operator with guided hiking and adventure experiences in Red Rock Canyon; competes directly with Blazin' Paddles' Red Rock Classic Hiking Tour add-on.
• Black Canyon River Adventures (BCKRA): Direct peer offering kayak and rafting trips on the same Black Canyon / Colorado River stretch near Hoover Dam, competing for the same Las Vegas tourist and self-guided paddler segments.
• Vegas Extreme Adventures: Las Vegas-based adventure tour provider bundling off-road, kayak, and Hoover Dam experiences; overlapping product mix and targeting similar Las Vegas tourist and convention segments.
• Boulder City River Riders: Boulder City-based outfitter running kayak and rafting tours on the lower Colorado River; same launch area, same customer base, and overlapping self-guided and guided offerings.

Regional players

• Hoover Dam Lodge / Lake Mead Marina: Adjacent Nevada-based hospitality and marina operator near the same launch points; functions as both a partner and adjacent competitor for water-based recreation on Lake Mead.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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