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Tech in the Surf Zone
This article explores which electronics to bring, how to keep it safe, and how to charge-up in the backcountry
A Little Paddle
Mar 13, 20249 min read


What to Bring on a 140-day Sea Kayak Expedition
Here are all the things we brought with us on our 140-day sea kayak expedition to Alaska
A Little Paddle
Feb 22, 20246 min read


Building a First Aid Kit for a Sea Kayak Expedition
A comprehensive list of what we think should be in a sea kayak expedition first aid kit.
A Little Paddle
Feb 14, 20245 min read


What’s in my Guide Purse
What is a guide purse? What do I keep in mine? Where does it go in my kayak? and so much more!!
Nathan Slater
Feb 9, 20244 min read


Wilderness Turning New Friends Into Family
Guest post from our friend Kylee Jones about our week at White Sulfur Hot Springs.
A Little Paddle
Jan 10, 20244 min read


Choosing the Right Sea Kayak Paddle for an Expedition
Choosing a sea kayak paddle can be a challenge. Let us guide you through the major considerations.
Nathan Slater
Dec 6, 20239 min read


Brought together by the Hōkūle‘a in Ḵéex̱ʼ (Kake) Alaska
We'd like to begin this post by acknowledging the recent losses to the Ḵéex̱ʼ (Kake) community, that happened just days before we and the...
A Little Paddle
Nov 13, 20237 min read


A Spooky Paddle: Tenakee to Hoonah, the Nonsensical Way
Follow our 16 hour 41 NM overnight paddle with a portage through grizzly country
A Little Paddle
Oct 31, 20234 min read


A Solstice Paddle: Le Conte Glacier
Our day paddle to Le Conte Glacier was a trip of a lifetime in its own
Sanesh Iyer
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Climate Action Up the Coast
Sanesh reflecting on climate action up the coast
Sanesh Iyer
Sep 24, 20234 min read


Sanesh's Trip Book List
Sanesh's Trip Book list
Sanesh Iyer
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Section 7: South to Sitka
Our trip south from Yakutat to Sitka was beautiful and full of surprises
A Little Paddle
Aug 22, 20239 min read


Trapped at White Sulfur Hot Springs
The winds picked-up, then the rain poured, then the swell built… So we sat-tight.
A Little Paddle
Aug 21, 202310 min read


Arriving North: Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America, and the North most point of our trip!
A Little Paddle
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Section 6: Paddling the Gulf of Alaska
Section 6 took us from Gustavus to Yakutat, AK, along the Gulf of Alaska. It was beautiful and absolutely not at all what we imagined.
Sanesh Iyer
Jul 30, 20238 min read


Characters of A Little Paddle: Ken
A special feature on our good friend Ken! We’ve been bumping into him for the past 90 days as we all paddled North from Victoria.
A Little Paddle
Jul 22, 20232 min read


Section 5: Glacier Bay National Park
11 days and 194NM of paddling from Juneau to Gustavus though Glacier National Park.
A Little Paddle
Jul 18, 20237 min read


Section 4.2: Hot Springs, Bears, and a Portage
We said bye to Jordan and hello to Ken. We stopped at two hot springs, did an overnight potage and celebrated the 4th of July.
A Little Paddle
Jul 6, 20236 min read


Section 4.1: Race to Alaska Syndrome
We came into prolonged contact with racing sailors and were stricken with urges to cover incredible distance.
A Little Paddle
Jul 4, 20238 min read


Should We Stay or Should We Go
Decision-making on expeditionca be a challenge. Here we break down some of our process.
Nathan Slater
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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