Headwaters of the Mississippi River, Lake Itaska, MN. Photo complements of MN Department of Natural Resources.
ADVENTURE 22
June 17, 2021 Announcement
A Mississippi River Age Record Challenge, Raising money for JDRF and those with Type 1 Diabetes
LAKE ITASCA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, (SALT WATER) IN 87 DAYS.
Start Paddling: June 14, 2022 at 0800 in the morning
Yes, I must be crazy.
One might also ask why would an 87 year old leave such a wonderful home, beautiful family and friends for an adventure into the unknown? When he could be enjoying the “Golden Years” under a shade of a lemon tree, sipping lemonade; somehow that just doesn’t seem appealing. I am relatively healthy, active and still have that “adventure spirit”. I can still do the “Rod Wellington Victory Dance”. So why not? Just thinking about the possibilities here gets my adrenaline up. And this might be my last, but I will leave the adventure world having done what I can for such a great cause —- Some little spark ignited which could lead to a cure for T-1 diabetes.
Stay tuned for website and blog updates in the coming weeks as I prepare for this next epic adventure!
A Mississippi River Age Record Challenge, Raising money for JDRF and those with Type 1 Diabetes
LAKE ITASCA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, (SALT WATER) IN 87 DAYS.
Start Paddling: June 14, 2022 at 0800 in the morning
Yes, I must be crazy.
One might also ask why would an 87 year old leave such a wonderful home, beautiful family and friends for an adventure into the unknown? When he could be enjoying the “Golden Years” under a shade of a lemon tree, sipping lemonade; somehow that just doesn’t seem appealing. I am relatively healthy, active and still have that “adventure spirit”. I can still do the “Rod Wellington Victory Dance”. So why not? Just thinking about the possibilities here gets my adrenaline up. And this might be my last, but I will leave the adventure world having done what I can for such a great cause —- Some little spark ignited which could lead to a cure for T-1 diabetes.
Stay tuned for website and blog updates in the coming weeks as I prepare for this next epic adventure!
