EC 2011 - Update 1

Packing and re-packing... getting it right
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The natives are getting restless as the tribe makes it way to Florida for the Everglades 2011. The roster is bulging at the seams, largest tribe gathering ever recorded.

The Kruger Players.

Chief - Dreamcatcher

Cwolfe - Sea Wind

HonuSail - Sea Wind

NiteNavigator / Nightsong - Cruiser

Whale - Sea Wind

Whitecaps - Sea Wind

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Neat Links
Follow along with SPOT -click here
Share Video - click here
Leader Board - click here
Discussion Board - click here

Blog or Bust

As a blogger I have been slacking; as a seeker of truth via the waterways of my mind, I have exceed my own expectations. "Show me the river!!"
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The peeps are getting twitchy, with dreams of grand adventures; Now I don't want to get you all jazzed up for the what ifs and how bout's; but some outrageous ideas have been kicking around for 2012 - 2013, big distance, big water, "Big Medicine"
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Kruger Canoe Adventures will be following the Everglades Challenge with banter and wit (dim wit), so check back during the event.
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Kruger Canoes and Balogh Sail Designs are teaming up for Canoecopia; stop on by sit a spell, get your adventure on!

Paddling China

God only knows what river Mike is paddling; But this for sure, he is having the time of his life in China. Ah the magic of SPOT.

Cool Beans!!

Grand River all froze up; Verlen keeps a watchful eye.

VKM - Tip of the Mitt Adventure

• The TOM web site - click here
• The TOMdiscussion board - click here
• The TOM route(s) - click here

"The beauty of this event is the beauty of this event" - The Capt'n

China or Bust

I think Mike Smith is flying and leaving his hearty crew behind; follow along and see China through the magic of SPOT.
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Click Here

Peters Bayou put in

Dan Smith in a Kruger Sea Breeze - Deer Hunting

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Mark's Spot - Click Here
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Really only one true way to celebrate the first real snow; paddling into the Manistee National Forest. Jack Murgittroyd and Mark making tracks.
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Mark left me a quick message said they were on an overnight; good idea to leave a float plan, one never knows what one will find on the river in December. Smart to team up as well. Looking forward to some pics of their trip to share.

Paddle this...

Big trips can be hard on gear. The S2S and a tad more was brutally hard on paddles, especially with the up hill slog on the Au Sable.
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As Manitou trys to get his head around a trip report; he mills around the shop getting some Kevlar around some tattered paddles.

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Stay tuned as a trip report is coming... It's a definite maybe.

No wimps allowed...

Paddling pair surpasses goal in 490-mile journey across Lower Peninsula - more...

MC2 bid you Adu

I'd like to send a huge Thanks out to everyone that supported, followed or looked in during our semi epic journey across and around Michigan these past few weeks. We had a great time during our travels and we hope you all were able to glean at least a small inkling of the joy we found in our wilderness travels.
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I always consider myself fortunate to have the skill, ability and family support be able to take excursions like this one and having folks like y'all interested in it makes it even that much more special. So many of you have expressed your excitement in our journey and we are grateful for all of your positive thoughts, prayers and wishes.

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Mike and I are both working on trip reports that we will have complete and posted in the next few weeks, please check back for “the rest of the story”.

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This photo shows a good view of the brick patio that surrounds Verlen's statue. You can still purchase an engraved brick to be placed in this patio as we are still looking to raise a few thousand dollars to pay off a few outstanding bills for the VKM. Brick Form - click here

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If you are inspired by our journey and would like to get more involved in future Kruger Adventures please don't be shy. Get in touch with us and find out how you too can get out and have your own epic journey in this beautiful place we call home!

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The Best to Everyone, the Best to All !!! - ManitouCruiser