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...
Jun 1, 2023 | Mountaineering |
Craig, Montana May 28, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: First, I apologize that this is my first blog post on my Missouri River (“MR”) trip. This area is very remote with very little cell phone coverage, and it is hard to write a post in my tent when it is pouring rain...
Apr 24, 2023 | Missouri River |
Costa Mesa, Ca. April 24, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: My adventure plan for 2023 is to through-paddle the Missouri River in my “*livelikedan”/ “Ollie Power” canoe. My solo trip will start in late May at the source of the River in the Rocky Mountains near Three...
Mar 14, 2023 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. March 14, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: The Everest climbing season is right around the corner. The Icefall Doctors are fixing lines on the mountain and the teams will be arriving in Kathmandu in early April. I thought this would be a good time to...
