Musings about Time and Place from the Inside Passage
Jay reflects on joining our litte paddle expedition from Bella Bella to Prince Rupert.
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A Little Paddle
- Mar 13
- 9 min
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
Nathan Slater
- Feb 9
- 4 min
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
- Jan 31
- 6 min
What we’re Planning for 2024
Here are our goals and resolutions for 2024. We're so excited to develop our skills and grow our 'little paddle' community.
Nathan Slater
- Dec 6, 2023
- 9 min
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.
A Little Paddle
- Nov 13, 2023
- 7 min
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
- Oct 31, 2023
- 4 min
A Spooky Paddle: Tenakee to Hoonah, the Nonsensical Way
Follow our 16 hour 41 NM overnight paddle with a portage through grizzly country
Sanesh Iyer
- Oct 13, 2023
- 3 min
A Solstice Paddle: Le Conte Glacier
Our day paddle to Le Conte Glacier was a trip of a lifetime in its own
A Little Paddle
- Oct 6, 2023
- 5 min
Section 8: Homecoming
Ending our expedition to Alaska was bittersweet. Read about our eventful return home
Sanesh Iyer
- Sep 24, 2023
- 4 min
Climate Action Up the Coast
Sanesh reflecting on climate action up the coast
Sanesh Iyer
- Aug 28, 2023
- 1 min
Sanesh's Trip Book List
Sanesh's Trip Book list
A Little Paddle
- Aug 22, 2023
- 9 min
Section 7: South to Sitka
Our trip south from Yakutat to Sitka was beautiful and full of surprises
A Little Paddle
- Aug 21, 2023
- 10 min
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 3, 2023
- 3 min
Arriving North: Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America, and the North most point of our trip!
Sanesh Iyer
- Jul 30, 2023
- 8 min
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.
A Little Paddle
- Jul 22, 2023
- 2 min
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 18, 2023
- 7 min
Section 5: Glacier Bay National Park
11 days and 194NM of paddling from Juneau to Gustavus though Glacier National Park.
A Little Paddle
- Jul 6, 2023
- 6 min
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 4, 2023
- 8 min
Section 4.1: Race to Alaska Syndrome
We came into prolonged contact with racing sailors and were stricken with urges to cover incredible distance.
Nathan Slater
- Jul 2, 2023
- 3 min
Should We Stay or Should We Go
Decision-making on expeditionca be a challenge. Here we break down some of our process.
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