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New Book Released
Paddle Pilgrim: Ain't Got Time to Die

Join Dave Ellingson, the Paddle Pilgrim, on his life journey with sojourns in Minnesota, New York, Iowa, California, Washington, Scotland, Norway, and Vietnam. Meet his Scandinavian ancestors, his family, his mentors, and friends. Join him on a roller-coaster career as a pastor, professor, poet, filmmaker, and podcaster. Celebrate how "God writes straight with crooked lines." Hear poet Mary Oliver's question, "What then do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" and be encouraged to "Paddle boldly!"

Available on Amazon.com. Autographed copies available in the Paddle Pilgrim Store.


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Ellingson featured on Rick Steves Monday Night Travel

Norway is a place of unforgettable natural beauty — and the country's greatest claims to scenic fame are its deep, lush fjords. While Norway's fjords can be admired by car and ferry, tonight we get right down on the water with the Paddle Pilgrim himself, Dave Ellingson. Through stunning footage from his film "Coming Home," we join Dave and his crew of kayakers as they paddle Norway's Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord. These are Dave's ancestral fjords, and as we paddle, he shares how travel teaches us that home encompasses place, people, and spirit.
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Listen in on their other conversations about:
  • A Southeast Asian adventure kayaking down the Mekong River
  • The challenges and delights of kayaking Norway's spectacular fjords
  • Learning to savor the unexpected in Minnesota
  • What it's like to kayak the length of both the Mississippi River and New York's waterways


New Documentary

The Headwaters: Paddling through Climate Change

This video chronicles a several-week adventure on the “headwaters” of the Mississippi River. Learn what the river teaches about the environment, native peoples, history, geology, economics, and spirituality, and the urgency of a renewed stewardship of the “Father of Waters” and “Mother Earth.” 
View full video.

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The Great Outdoor Classroom​

New article by David Ellingson featured in 3rd Act Magazine. Read it here: 
www.3rdactmagazine.com/lifestyle/living-learning/mississippi-headwaters-outdoor-classroom/

Norway Presentation to Paddle Trails Canoe Club

Paddle Trails Canoe Club Presentation

David Ellingson presented on his one month kayak adventure on the Sogne and Hardanger Fjords of Norway to the Paddle Trails Canoe Club.

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New book: Grizz and His Friends

Ellingson's new children's book, Grizz and His Friends, is available on Amazon.com. Listen to an excerpt here:

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Ellingson featured on 'Hope Matters'

Please enjoy this Hope Matters interview with the David Ellingson. 
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Hope Matters" is a new video interview program for YouTube, produced by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Santa Monica, California, and hosted by Mt. Olive's Senior Pastor, the Rev. Eric C. Shafer. Each week Pastor Shafer will talk with a guest about the importance of hope in their lives and, especially, in these times.

Scholarship Announcement
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​Announcing the Dave Ellingson Scholarship for Environmental Studies and Social Justice

Learn about the Dave Ellingson Scholarship for Environmental Studies and Social Justice.

Media Kit

The Paddle Pilgrim Media Kit (PDF) is available to help promote your upcoming Paddle Pilgrim speaking event along with the images below. 
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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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