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4 Jerks Find Their Way Home From Circle: Yukon River Trip Update 4
We made it to Circle Alaska by canoe and now need to find our way home
A Little Paddle
Aug 17, 20244 min read


Learning to Float: Yukon River Trip Update 3
We learn to chill out and float to Circle Alaska
megan kollman
Aug 12, 20246 min read


We're Paddling the Yukon River!
We're paddling the Yukon River this summer! Here's an update with the plan
A Little Paddle
Jun 20, 20244 min read


Musings about Time and Place from the Inside Passage
Jay reflects on joining our litte paddle expedition from Bella Bella to Prince Rupert.
Jay Slater
Apr 11, 20244 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


Section 8: Homecoming
Ending our expedition to Alaska was bittersweet. Read about our eventful return home
A Little Paddle
Oct 6, 20235 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


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


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


Staying Dry in a Wet World
Kayaking is a wet sport, but it's important that we stay dry. Here's a little insight into how we do that!
A Little Paddle
Jun 30, 20234 min read


Fair Winds, Following Seas, Friends, and Celebrating Fish Farm Removal: A Break From Our Expedition
Our adventures in the Broughton were all about the people we met, aided by lots of luck
A Little Paddle
May 20, 20238 min read


Section 1: Just the Beginning
We’re in Port McNeill resupplying, thick means section 1 of the trip is officially done! Here’s what we’ve been up to over the past 16 days.
A Little Paddle
May 2, 20234 min read


A Faff and a Half
Week 1 is done!! It’s been a whirlwind so here’s a recap.
A Little Paddle
Apr 27, 20233 min read


Preparing for two weeks of paddling with alittlepaddle
Some reflections from Jay after his first on-the-water training in preparation for joining A Little Paddle for two weeks in Bella Bella
Jay Slater
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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