Cross Continental Coast to Coast Record Breaking Solo Canoe Expedition

In the summer of 2023, I embarked on a record-breaking solo canoe expedition across North America, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. The journey covered over 3,000 miles and took just over 100 days to complete. I became the first person to ever complete this journey solo and in a canoe.

Mike and Spitzii’s Great Canadian Adventure: Cross-Continental Coast to Coast Record-Breaking Solo Canoe Expedition

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The Journey

The journey began at the Pacific Ocean in Washington state. I paddled north along the coast of British Columbia, Canada, before crossing the bFree Download into Alaska. I then paddled down the Inside Passage, a series of protected waterways that runs along the coast of Alaska and British Columbia. From there, I crossed the Gulf of Alaska and paddled down the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories. I then crossed the Mackenzie River Delta and entered the Beaufort Sea. I paddled along the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories, before crossing the bFree Download into Alaska. I then paddled down the Inside Passage, a series of protected waterways that runs along the coast of Alaska and British Columbia. From there, I crossed the Gulf of Alaska and paddled down the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories. I then crossed the Mackenzie River Delta and entered the Beaufort Sea.

The Beaufort Sea is a vast and unforgiving body of water. The weather can change quickly, and the waves can be relentless. I paddled for days at a time, often in white-out conditions. I was constantly wet and cold, and my body began to ache. But I persevered, and eventually I reached the northernmost point of my journey, Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.

From Tuktoyaktuk, I turned south and paddled down the Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River is a mighty river, and the current can be strong. I paddled for hours each day, and I made good progress. I eventually reached the town of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, where I took a few days to rest and resupply.

From Yellowknife, I continued south down the Mackenzie River. The river eventually turned into a series of lakes, and the current became less strong. I paddled for days at a time, and I enjoyed the scenery. I saw moose, bears, and eagles. I also saw the northern lights, which were a beautiful sight.

Eventually, I reached the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories. From Hay River, I paddled down the Hay River and into the Athabasca River. The Athabasca River is a wide and slow-moving river. I paddled for days at a time, and I enjoyed the scenery. I saw more moose, bears, and eagles. I also saw the northern lights, which were a beautiful sight.

Eventually, I reached the town of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. From Fort Chipewyan, I paddled down the Peace River and into the Slave River. The Slave River is a wide and fast-moving river. I paddled for days at a time, and I made good progress. I eventually reached the town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. From Fort Smith, I paddled down the Slave River and into the Mackenzie River. I then paddled down the Mackenzie River and into the Beaufort Sea. I paddled along the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories, before crossing the bFree Download into Alaska. I then paddled down the Inside Passage, a series of protected waterways that runs along the coast of Alaska and British Columbia. From there, I crossed the Gulf of Alaska and paddled down the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories. I then crossed the Mackenzie River Delta and entered the Beaufort Sea.

The Beaufort Sea is a vast and unforgiving body of water. The weather can change quickly, and the waves can be relentless. I paddled for days at a time, often in white-out conditions. I was constantly wet and cold, and my body began to ache. But I persevered, and eventually I reached the northernmost point of my journey, Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.

From Tuktoyaktuk, I turned south and paddled down the Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River is a mighty river, and the current can be strong. I paddled for hours each day, and I made good progress. I eventually reached the town of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, where I took a few days to rest and resupply.

From Yellowknife, I continued south down the Mackenzie River. The river eventually turned into a series of lakes, and the current became less strong. I paddled for days at a time, and I enjoyed the scenery. I saw moose, bears, and eagles. I also saw the northern lights, which were a beautiful sight.

Eventually, I reached the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories. From Hay River, I paddled down the Hay River and into the Athabasca River. The Athabasca River is a wide and slow-moving river. I paddled for days at a time, and I enjoyed the scenery. I saw more moose, bears, and eagles. I also saw the northern lights, which were a beautiful sight.

Eventually, I reached the town of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. From Fort Chipewyan, I paddled down the Peace River and into the Slave River. The Slave River is a wide and fast-moving river. I paddled for days at a time, and I made good progress. I eventually reached the town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. From Fort Smith, I paddled down the Slave River and into the Mackenzie River. I then paddled down the Mackenzie River and into the Beaufort Sea. I paddled along the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories, before crossing the bFree Download into Alaska. I then paddled down the Inside Passage, a series of protected waterways that runs along the coast of Alaska and British Columbia. From there, I crossed the Gulf of Alaska and paddled down the coast of the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories. I then crossed the Mackenzie River Delta and entered the Beaufort Sea.

The Beaufort Sea is a vast and unforgiving body of water. The weather can change quickly, and the waves can be relentless. I paddled for days at a time, often in white-out conditions. I was constantly wet and cold, and my body began to ache. But I persevered, and eventually I reached the northernmost point of my journey, Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.

From Tuktoyaktuk, I turned south and paddled down the Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River is a mighty river, and the current can be strong. I paddled for hours each day, and I made good progress. I eventually reached the town of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, where I took a few days to rest and resupply.

From Yellowknife, I continued south down the Mackenzie River. The river eventually turned into a series of lakes, and the current became less strong. I paddled for days at a time, and I enjoyed the scenery. I saw moose, bears, and eagles. I also saw the northern lights, which were a beautiful sight.

Eventually, I reached the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories. From Hay River, I paddled down the Hay River and into the Athabasca River. The Athabasca River is a wide and slow-moving river. I paddled for days at a time, and I enjoyed the scenery. I saw more moose, bears, and eagles. I also saw the northern lights, which were a beautiful sight.

Eventually, I reached the town of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. From Fort Chipewyan, I paddled down the Peace River and into the Slave River. The Slave River is a wide and fast-moving river. I paddled for days at a time, and I

Mike and Spitzii’s Great Canadian Adventure: Cross-Continental Coast to Coast Record-Breaking Solo Canoe Expedition

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3567 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	561 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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