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Paddling Moosehead Lake

By on May 21, 2016

My paddle across Moosehead Lake, which was about half of the lake was an incredible experience today. It was like glass – not a ripple. In fact it was virtually impossible to discern the sky from the water and vertigo was a real issue. I needed to continually check…


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Rangeley to the Forks

By on May 20, 2016

Finally, the wind is abating.
It is time to carry from the Androscoggin watershed in Rangeley to the dead river and Kennebec watershed over a…

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Moose River Maine with an E

By on May 15, 2016

Traveling through the divide between Spencer Lake and Spencer Stream to the Moose River, which would eventually take me to Moosehead Lake, I encountered snow…

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River to River

By on May 13, 2016

Vermont’s Nulhegan River joins the Connecticut
I awoke with a spring in my step from the epic day I had just spent descending the Nulhegan…

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Vermont x 2 & Quebec

By on May 9, 2016

Crossing Lake Champlain into Vermont felt like a landmark achievement.
There had already been a few, including surviving a hellish intestinal bug. After camping on an…

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No Guts, No Glory

By on April 28, 2016

Let’s start with the tough stuff. Nine days after the launch of PaddleQuest in Old Forge, New York, John has just survived the trip’s…

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Thank you!

By on April 11, 2016

Thanks to all who came out for most awesome Expedition Launch Party I ever could have imagined! Great people, fun raffle with outstanding items from…

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PaddleQuest 1500 Expedition Paddling & Camping Kit

By on April 11, 2016

We’ve gotten a few requests to see my packing list for PaddleQuest 1500- I’m happy to oblige! Thanks again to all my wonderful sponsors…

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Save the Date

By on March 6, 2016

Save the Date! Expedition Launch Party!
Join friends, supporters and sponsors as we send John off on his epic adventure – in style! We’re looking…

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Six to Launch

By on March 6, 2016

Six weeks till launch date, provided ice out of the Adirondack lakes and rivers and no flooding. Training weeks have consisted of weight training, xc skiing…

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