April 29, 2018 at 06:25PM
April 29th, 2018
Wow! What a day! We started the day with a presentation at Westminster Church in Minneapolis, and then helped with a river clean up organized by @benweavermusic along the Mississippi River. Then we bi... More
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April 28, 2018 at 07:00AM
April 28th, 2018
Join us Monday April 30th for a live streaming Q and A through Kickstarter Live! We look forward to answering your questions and updating you about Pedal to DC! You can SUBSCRIBE at the link in our b... More
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April 27, 2018 at 10:03AM
April 27th, 2018
Happy Friday! We have just ONE WEEK to go on our #PedaltoDC @Kickstarter. Join us in speaking loudly for the Boundary Waters by backing our tour with a gift of any amount. Will you help us reach 300 b... More
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April 26, 2018 at 06:15PM
April 26th, 2018
As we pedaled down the last few miles of the Munger Trail today and then worked our way south on old HWY 61 I kept thinking about a question that a 6th grader asked us after our presentation last nigh... More
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April 26, 2018 at 11:18AM
April 26th, 2018
We are making a quick stop at the Post Office in Hinkley to sign and mail a book that someone requested via email. We had two books left from our presentation in Sandstone last night, so this was the ... More
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April 24, 2018 at 09:16PM
April 25th, 2018
We stopped at @ykeracres farm this afternoon to see their farm and road away with full stomachs and a pannier full of bacon, sausage, meat sticks, and pork chops! It was certainly a highlight of our r... More
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April 24, 2018 at 01:44PM
April 24th, 2018
We struggled up some steep hills on our way out of Duluth this morning, but the views made it worth the climb. The tour may have just started, but the Kickstarter ends in just 10 days! Please take a m... More
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April 22, 2018 at 03:07PM
April 22nd, 2018
We made it to Duluth! Come join us at @zeitgeistduluth and bike with us to @bentpaddlebeer . We are leaving The Zeitgeist Cafe at 4:15 and will be at Bent Paddle’s new tap room from 5-7 today. Plus, @... More
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April 21, 2018 at 11:37PM
April 22nd, 2018
Pedaling through old growth White Pines along Highway 2 on the second day of #pedaltoDC, our 2 month book tour by bicycle to @savethebwca . The #BoundaryWaters is threatened by a series of copper mine... More
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April 21, 2018 at 05:24PM
April 21st, 2018
Hey! We made it to @spokengear and @cedar_coffee_co in Two Harbors! Come on over to sign the canoe and hear a campaign update. We’ll also have books for sale and some awesome @granitegear items in a ... More
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April 21, 2018 at 08:40AM
April 21st, 2018
Frosty morning in Isabella. We are getting ready to pedal 41 miles to Two Harbors today. We will be signing our new book, A Year in the Wilderness by @milkweed_books and gathering signatures on the ca... More
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April 20, 2018 at 10:43PM
April 21st, 2018
A big thank you to everyone who came out to see us off from Ely this morning. There was lots of positive energy and concerned citizens speaking loudly for the Boundary Waters and working to protect ou... More
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April 20, 2018 at 01:44PM
April 20th, 2018
We stopped to gather water from the Kawishiwi River to carry all the way to DC as a constant reminder of the clean water we are pedaling to protect, 12 miles down, many more to go. #pedaltodc #savethe... More
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April 20, 2018 at 09:56AM
April 20th, 2018
We are adding sponsor logos to the signature canoe and will depart Sustainable Ely in about an hour! #savetheBWCA #pedaltodc... More
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April 19, 2018 at 11:27PM
April 20th, 2018
Lots of last minute odds and ends to wrap up before we start #pedaltoDC in less than 12 hours. Dave spent about 5 hours getting our new drone up and running. There were some firmware issues, but at th... More
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April 19, 2018 at 04:40PM
April 19th, 2018
Sweet ride! We are headed out for one last test spin with the signature canoe before we #pedaltoDC from Ely tomorrow! Thanks for all your support Kickstarter is over $10,000!... More
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April 18, 2018 at 04:43PM
April 18th, 2018
We are tuning up our bikes and heading out to take our big, red signature canoe for a training ride. This is not a drill, #pedaltoDC launches on Friday! A big thanks to our kickstarter backers who hav... More
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April 16, 2018 at 08:00AM
April 16th, 2018
The bumped of our car was “plowing” snow as I drove out the driveway this morning at @wintergreendogsledlodge and down the road for the first mile. We got about 8 inches of snow over night. #pedaltoDC... More
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April 12, 2018 at 01:06PM
April 12th, 2018
Let the signing begin! After picking up our canoe at the @wenonah_canoe factory we stopped in Rochester to visit our friend Elton. Elton visited us more times during our #wildernessyear to @savethebwc... More
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April 09, 2018 at 09:48AM
April 9th, 2018
There is still plenty of snow and ice up here in Ely, but the roads are clear and we had a great 26 mile ride yesterday. A big thanks to everyone who has supported and shared our #pedaltoDC #kickstart... More
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April 08, 2018 at 09:05AM
April 8th, 2018
Dave cross-training at @giantsridge ... We’re embracing the fact that winter just #cantstopwontstop in the northwoods. Looks like our first few days of #pedaltodc will be a bit chilly (and snowy). Th... More
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April 05, 2018 at 10:49AM
April 5th, 2018
Our Pedal to DC #kickstarter campaign is live! There are a ton of great rewards, which will help us bring our book and the importance of protecting the Boundary Waters to thousands of people across th... More
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April 04, 2018 at 02:20PM
April 4th, 2018
The temp edged above freezing and the sun came out this afternoon so we hopped on our bikes for a 20 mile training ride along Lake Superior. #PedaltoDC starts in less than 3 weeks so we are trying to ... More
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April 01, 2018 at 04:06PM
April 1st, 2018
We’ve changed our minds... we’re going to skijor to Washington D.C. instead of bicycle!Winter seems to be hanging on this year, so we’re going to take a cue from the weather. Sure it’ll get a little d... More
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March 28, 2018 at 06:23PM
March 28th, 2018
With less than a month to go before we begin our 1,750 mile bike/book tour from Ely to Washington DC on April 20th we are busy putting miles under our tires. Riding in traffic while towing a canoe wil... More
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March 23, 2018 at 10:51AM
March 23rd, 2018
With less than a month to go before we begin our 1,750 mile bike/book tour from Ely to Washington DC on April 20th we are busy putting miles under our tires. Yesterday we tried towing a canoe for the ... More
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March 19, 2018 at 05:19PM
March 19th, 2018
Can’t resist. . . one more #swimsuitdogsledder . Happy Monday! @wintergreendogsledlodge @wintergreenely... More
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March 18, 2018 at 02:34PM
March 18th, 2018
The weather is getting pretty warm in the northwoods. . . #onlyinmn @wintergreendogsledlodge @wintergreenely #dogsledding #dogsleddinginswimsuits... More
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March 14, 2018 at 04:10PM
March 14th, 2018
Thinking about skiing the Devils Track River last week makes me smile. @wintergreendogsledlodge @wintergreenely... More
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March 13, 2018 at 10:00PM
March 14th, 2018
A behind the scenes photo from #canoecopia2018 as we loaded Levi’s truck and prepared for the 8 hour drive home to Ely. My friend Isaak is the one in the red pants wiggling his way out of the truck af... More
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March 10, 2018 at 06:46AM
March 10th, 2018
Its great to be back at @canoecopia ! Jerry Vandiver and the One Match Band played This Quiet Place at the beginning of our first presentation about our #wildernessyear to @savethebwca last night. Its... More
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March 09, 2018 at 01:52PM
March 9th, 2018
Folks keep asking us, “what’s next?” Well, today we are excited to officially announce our next adventure advocacy project, Pedal to DC: A Book Tour to Save the Boundary Waters! We will be biking 1,75... More
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March 07, 2018 at 06:05PM
March 8th, 2018
Big thanks to @spokengear for assembling our @surlybikes Disc Truckers today. We can’t wait to go for a ride!... More
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March 06, 2018 at 08:35AM
March 6th, 2018
Ramona... she might be one of the shortest sled dogs in the kennel, but she’s always ready to run. Those little legs sure can fly! #dogsledding #dogsofinstagram @wintergreendogsledlodge @wintergreenel... More
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March 05, 2018 at 08:12AM
March 5th, 2018
We’ve been poring over maps with our team from @milkweed_books and @savethebwca as we plan our next adventure advocacy project. #bwca #wilderness #bwcaw #savetheboundarywaters... More
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March 01, 2018 at 08:29PM
March 2nd, 2018
Spooning sled dogs. Agnes and Thomas. @wintergreendogsledlodge @wintergreenely #onlyinmn #dogsledding... More
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February 28, 2018 at 05:47PM
February 28th, 2018
Hey! This is your last chance to sign the petition to the US Forest Service. Please follow the link in our bio to speak loudly for this quiet place (just like Iris the sled dog). #savethebwca #bwcaw #... More
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February 27, 2018 at 01:45PM
February 27th, 2018
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to sign the petition to help protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness! Your voice is critical in protecting this prime canoeing, camping, fishing and recreation destination for ... More
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February 25, 2018 at 06:28PM
February 26th, 2018
Brother and sister— Kale and Okra. @wintergreendogsledlodge #dogsledding #winterfun #husky #bestdayever #powderlife #snowdog #dogsofinstagram #cutecritters... More
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February 23, 2018 at 02:58PM
February 23rd, 2018
We visited the @qualitybike HQ to get fitted for our new @surlybikes . Our next adventure advocacy project to @SavetheBWCA begins in less than 2 months and we are stoked to be pedaling Surly Disk Truc... More
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February 22, 2018 at 02:27PM
February 22nd, 2018
In January of this year, the U.S. Forest Service downgraded the legally-mandated environmental review of the proposed minerals withdrawal from a full EIS to a less-rigorous “environmental assessment.”... More
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February 19, 2018 at 10:14AM
February 19th, 2018
So many great hiking opportunities along the Rio Grande! Most days we stopped early enough to explore our surroundings. This side canyon was one of our favorites.... More
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February 18, 2018 at 05:28PM
February 18th, 2018
It’s been an amazing week of paddling on the Rio Grande. 83 miles of the Lower Canyons. What a #northstarexperience ! @northstar_canoes #riogrande... More
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February 10, 2018 at 06:54PM
February 11th, 2018
Twelve paddlers gathered together outside #bigbendnationalpark ! Tomorrow we hit the water for 8 days of wilderness, whitewater, hiking, hot springs, and lots of great paddling on the #riogrande !... More
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February 10, 2018 at 02:13PM
February 10th, 2018
See you later Minnesota! We’re taking a break from the dog sledding scene to paddle a bit of the Rio Grande.... More
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February 08, 2018 at 02:32PM
February 8th, 2018
We’re honored to be listed with the unsung heroes of the Twin Cities in the 2018 @citypages People Issue. Check out the link to the article in our bio.... More
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February 06, 2018 at 05:35PM
February 6th, 2018
Hello #LakeSuperior ! We’re excited to attend our precinct caucus tonight to speak up for Minnesota’s clean water and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We hope you’re caucusing too and passing al... More
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February 03, 2018 at 06:03PM
February 4th, 2018
We’re not discouraged, we’re determined. Sign the petition. Demand the U.S. Forest Service to tell Secretary Zinke to remove the threat of mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs ... More
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Throughout the expedition the team is also posting regular updates for elementary and middle school students through the Wilderness Classroom.