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Ellingson featured on Travel with Rick Steves

Kayaker Dave Ellingson tells us how he learned to savor the unexpected on a paddling adventure in Minnesota. Then German comedian Hape Kerkeling relives his hike on the famed Camino de Santiago in Spain, where he learned something new every day. And adventurer Christina Nealson recommends places in New Mexico to get in touch with both the indigenous and Spanish colonial heritage of the desert Southwest.
Listen at www.ricksteves.com

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.

New Book
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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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Travel with Rick Steves features Dave Ellingson's Norway Paddle

Travel guru Rick Steves interviewed David Ellingson about the challenges and delights of kayaking Norway's spectacular fjords. Listen below:

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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.

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Travel with Rick Steves Features Ellingson's Mississippi and Erie Canal Paddles

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Ellingson was recently featured on travel guru Rick Steves' national radio program. Listen in for great storytelling of his kayak adventures on the Mississippi and the Erie Canal/Hudson at soundcloud.com/rick-steves/536-isle-of-skye-cross-country#t=13:15.

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 (church, club, college, retreat, conference, camp, community group), media inquiries, book events/signings.  Groups discounts on books are also available by contacting David.
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