Jul 9, 2023 | Missouri River |
Sakakawea Sunset Lodge Riverdale, North Dakota July 8, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: July 7. Annie, Bill & I pushed off from Dakota Waters Resort at 6:10 AM. After battling headwinds and 2 to 3 foot swells for 6 hours, I called it quits at noon and set up camp...
Jul 7, 2023 | Missouri River |
Dakota Waters Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota July 6, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Since my last report, the Lake has not been kind to us. After leaving Tobacco Gardens Resort on July 1, we had a short and uneventful day, except for the later afternoon storm...
Jun 29, 2023 | Missouri River |
Tobacco Gardens Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota June 29, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Note: for frequent photos and videos of my journey, check out my eightsummits Facebook page. Rod & Diane Gorder were great hosts in Ft Peck. They drove me to all the...
Jun 29, 2023 | Missouri River |
Tobacco Gardens Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota June 30, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: After a strenuous day of paddling, we arrived at Tobacco Gardens Resort at 2pm on June 28. Peggy Hellandsaas greeted us at the dock. Peggy owns and manages the Resort. We...
Jun 19, 2023 | Missouri River |
Ft. Peck Marina June 19, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: This message is long because I have not had cell or Internet service for over one week. I hope future messages can be shorter. I departed Kipp on June 10 with four muffins given to me by Mary. The day was...
Jun 15, 2023 | Missouri River |
June 15, 2023 This is Bill’s daughter Lisa updating for our dad, who currently does not have good cell service. We learned yesterday that the good samaratan, Jim Kurz, who loaned our dad his car for 2 days, has sadly drowned shortly after their meeting. After...
Jun 13, 2023 | Missouri River |
James Kipp Recreation Area June 9, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: On June 6, I broke camp early and was on the River at 8:30 am. This was one of the most successful yet disappointing stretches of the River. I paddled for 8-1/2 hours and gained at least 40 miles. The...
Jun 9, 2023 | Missouri River |
Just South of Judith Landing June 6, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: This report has been delayed by the complete lack of cell service below Fort Benton. I took a “zero” day in Great Falls on June 2 because of heavy rain.  I used this day to resupply, meet with an...
Jun 5, 2023 | Missouri River, Mountaineering |
Great Falls, Montana June 3, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: It rained hard all day in Great Falls on June 1. I was glad I took a zero day and was staying at a hotel. In the morning, I shopped for gear and got everything I needed at sporting goods stores and Walmart....
Jun 3, 2023 | Missouri River |
Great Falls, Montana June 1, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: On May 28, I pulled off the Missouri River at Craig, Montana, 30 miles from the put- in below Holter Dam. I set up my tent right on the River. This brought back great memories of past fly fishing trips in...
