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Need inspiration for your next adventure in life?

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.

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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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Contact

David Ellingson is available for speaking engagements at your church, club, college, retreat, conference, camp,  community group,  and media inquiries, book events/signings.  Groups discounts on books are also available by contacting David.
Autographed copies of books are available on the bookstore page on this website.

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