We left VT on April 6th and started our kayaking trip across the USA and British Columbia.
I’m about to drop photos like it’s hot!
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The trip was delayed a few days because of a snow storm. |
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Packed up and ready to hit the road to WV! |
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We made it to WV! I squirt boated with Jim Snyder at the Alley on the Cheat River.
On our way to Columbus, GA we stopped in Washington, GA to visit with Jeff’s aunt and uncle. |
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We spent a couple days paddling on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus. Brook went swimming! That doesn’t happen often. |
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We ran into this guy Stephen. |
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Jeff is blurry 😦 |
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Lot’s of rolls! |
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Went to Buckners one night for a southern dinner and it was delicious! |
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We left GA and headed to AZ. Where we visited my Aunt Sandra and Uncle Robert in Tuscon. Jeff and my uncle Robert playing guitar. |
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We bought a new (to us) RV in Tuscon! Jeff worked at the office in Mesa for a few days before we headed to Reno. |
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We took a side trip to Coloma, CA from Reno and paddled on the SF and NF of the American River. Jeff throwing some ends on the SF. |
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Competing in finals at the Reno River Fest. Photo: Monique Sady |
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Jeff announcing at the Reno River Fest. Photo: Philip Robert |
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I started a music group called Elaine Campbell and the Bass Layahs. Photo: Monique Sady |
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Made it on a few podiums that weekend. The odds of podiuming improve dramatically when you compete in every event. |
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The best part of Reno River Fest is getting to hang out with friends. |
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We did some SUP surfing in Sparks, NV. |
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We headed to ID next and stopped at Kelly’s WW park in Cascade. Brook needed to be carried over the metal grate bridge. |
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Looping in the bottom hole at Kelly’s. Photo: Jeff Campbell |
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We did some more SUP surfing at Kelly’s. |
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We camped upstream of the put-in of the Locsha. Awesome weekend paddling big water with a great crew. |
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After the Lochsa we spent the night at Erin and Scott’s. Paddled a wave on the Clearwater River with Erin and then headed to NRS in Moscow. I love NRS! Mark treated us like royalty. |
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Spent a couple days in Spokane, WA with Judd and Melanie. Was not allowed to sit on the bench. |
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Brook loved the Kaiser kids! |
I’m going to stop here and will finish part 2 when we get home in a couple weeks.
Till next time,
Elaine Campbell