Back on the Missouri River

Back on the Missouri River

Prefatory Note: I am posting reports, photos and videos almost every day on my eightsummits Facebook page Pickstown, South Dakota October 29, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: October 21. We attended Bailey & Jason’s wedding in Palm Springs, California. Bailey...
Out My Backyard

Out My Backyard

Costa Mesa, California October 20, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Some of you may remember my encounter with Jim Kurz on June 7, 2023. Jim was paddling upstream on the Missouri River to explore the Missouri Breaks area of the River. I was paddling downstream, headed...
Return to the Mighty Mo

Return to the Mighty Mo

Costa Mesa, California October 10, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: I hope none of you ever suffer water damage to your home. On August 20, 2023, our beloved condominium in Palm Desert, California suffered substantial damage from Tropical Storm Hillary. I learned about...
Missouri River Update

Missouri River Update

Palm Desert, California September 7, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: I am still dealing with significant condominium damage from Tropical Storm Hillary at my condominium complex in Palm Desert, California. I hope to return to the Missouri River this month with time to...
Temporary Change of Plans

Temporary Change of Plans

Palm Desert, CA August 25, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: August 19. This was a great day on Francis Case Lake. I enjoyed calm waters or tailwinds all day. For the last 5 miles, the tailwinds and waves created 2 to 3 foot swells, and I rode the waves all the way to...