Meet Dave

Adventurer, author, and speaker David Ellingson is most well known for his Paddle Pilgrim books. He is a:

• Kayaker who paddled the Mississippi River (2350 miles), the Erie Canal/Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty (500 miles), the Sogne and Hardanger Fjords in Norway, and the Mekong River in SE Asia.
• Lutheran pastor/professor who has served on college campuses, congregations and in regional leadership 
• Master Gardener and creator of the Rooftop Garden on the college parking garage.
• Former distance runner (Boston Marathon and Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and Hawaii Iron-Man Triathlon)
• Husband and father of five grown children and grandfather of five residing in Edmonds, Washington.

New

 The Mekong Paddle Adventure in March was an epic voyage.  Dave, Gerk, Deby, and Tom experienced the culture, history, people, spirituality, and delicious food of SE Asia along the Mekong River. Check the Mekong Paddle Adventure page for stories, photos, and to purchase a copy of the book. You can  still donate to the three organizations we are supporting.

Mekong Paddle Adventure Book

What began as a kayak adventure through exotic waterscapes encountered record heat and drought conditions that forced the adventurers to slow down and experience spectacular landscapes, rich history, ancient spirituality, a legacy of war and genocide, environmental challenges, friendly people, and the delicious food of Southeast Asia. Dangerous conditions became the opportunity to "linger with the lotus" and discover hope for this amazing region.

View the Film

Paddle Pilgrim Podcast

Check out the latest Paddle Pilgrim Podcast here or binge the archives at https://anchor.fm/david-ellingson/.

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Books by David Ellingson

Paddle Pilgrim Books:

• Kayaking the Mississippi Headwaters
• Kayaking the Fjords of Norway
• Kayaking the Erie Canal & Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty
• An Adventure of Spirit and Learning Kayaking the Mississippi River
• Mekong River Adventure

Other Non Fiction:

• Grizz & His Friends
• Say What: A Fresh Look at Old Sayings
• Biblical Wisdom for a Digital Age
• ​My Body, My Life
• ​Noticing: Poems and Pictures from Everyday Life
  

Learn more about books by David Ellingson

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