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Peak and Paddle

@peakandpaddle

I run a small guide and outfitter service in the wild Boundary Waters of Minnesota.

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Peak and Paddle
@peakandpaddle Jun 17, 2018, 1:46 AM UTC

Summer Begins in Northern MN

In my world of summer camp and wilderness guiding, the months of June-September happen at a nearly frantic pace. They're months of exceptional adventure, only possible through hours of planning and c…

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@peakandpaddle May 1, 2018, 4:52 PM UTC

Ice Out! Or Not...

The sun above and the water below have finally broken through the foot and half of ice that covered our lake through the long, cold winter! Well, almost... Sunday afternoon, lured by enticing stretch…

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@peakandpaddle Feb 24, 2018, 6:54 PM UTC

Devils Tower, Wyoming

Devils Tower is easily one of the most striking National Monuments. In the midst of prairie, as far as the eye can see, it soars to nearly 900 feet. We could see it coming half an hour before we arri…

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@peakandpaddle Feb 7, 2018, 7:47 PM UTC

There's a Reason They're Called "The Smokies"

When it rains in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (which is often), you soon learn why "Smoky" is part of its name. Those enchanted rivers of mist streaming up the mountain are made from a combina…

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@peakandpaddle Jan 31, 2018, 10:57 PM UTC

Lights! Trees! Sunrise!

Winter in the North is cold and dark, so everyone comes up with ways to brighten things up and make the season feel festive and light. The twinkle lights are pretty, but the Sunrise can't help puttin…

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@peakandpaddle Jan 30, 2018, 12:03 AM UTC

Impending Doom

When Wife and I first ascended into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, we had a first hand view of the dramatic weather that they are famous for. As we summited Mt. Moosilauke, we encountered a da…

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@peakandpaddle Jan 28, 2018, 9:03 PM UTC

Cats of Morocco

While many cities are filled with stray dogs, the streets of the Moroccan cities I visited were filled with wandering cats. Many of them were friendly, most of them were diseased, but each one I met…

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@peakandpaddle Jan 27, 2018, 9:42 PM UTC

Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming

I live 12 hours from the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming- just close enough to get there for a weekend of camping, exploring, and hiking with Wife and Sam. We camped next to fields of wild sage in the…

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@peakandpaddle Jan 27, 2018, 4:13 AM UTC

My Summer Home

A few pictures of my summer dwelling place in the Northwoods of Minnesota. This is the base camp that Wife and I operate our Boundary Water's guide service from. I'm sure there will be more pictures…

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@peakandpaddle Jan 25, 2018, 3:16 AM UTC

Afternoon Wanderings in Ohio.

My wife's grandfather was laid to rest this past week on a cold, wintery day in central Ohio. His death has called us to his homestead to gather as family in remembrance of a life well lived and a ma…

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