| We
are proud to partner with The
John G. Shedd Aquarium to bring you Project Peru. During Project Peru we will
be exploring the Pacaya Samiria National Park, which the Shedd's world renowned
"Amazon Rising" exhibit is modeled after. The Shedd is helping us in
many ways and Project Peru would not be possible with out their support. |
| | We
are proud to partner with Ecoteach during
the Rainforest Project. Ecoteach leads school groups on educational adventures
in Costa Rica and also runs several programs that help save, sea turtles, the
rainforest, and other plants, animals, and ecosystems of Costa Rica. They are
providing a lot of support of the Rainforest Project, including a biologist guide
whole will travel with us as explore Costa Rica. |
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| Empire
canvas makes a wide variety of high quality traditional winter camping equipment
and clothing. They have generously supplied us with two sets of their toboggan
packing system, as well as a cotton anorak, wool blanket shirt, and a variety
of other things. If you are looking to have some serious winter fun we would recommend
visiting their web site www.empirecanvasworks.com.
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| | Black
River Sleds has generously given us a 9 foot plastic toboggan for our winter trek.
The toboggan is narrow and flexible, which makes it slide over portages and deep
snow with relative ease. His new, more traditional design is both functional and
pleasing to the eye. Learn more at www.blackriversleds.com
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 | Sawbill
Canoe Outfitters is one of the premier outfitters for the Boundary Waters Canoe
Area Wilderness. Located on the edge of this vast wilderness area in northeastern
Minnesota Sawbill is the perfect jumping off point for wilderness canoeists. Visit
www.sawbill.com to learn
more. Sawbill is providing us with a kevlar canoe, as well as other camping equipment
for the Jiime Adventure. |
| | Superior
Coastal Sports "formerly Cascade Kayaks" has been a leader in coastal
kayaking and sailing for 11 seasons. Located in Grand Marais, Minnesota on Lake
Superior's rugged north shore. Visit www.superiorcoastal.com
to learn more. Superior Coastal Sports is providing Eric and Dave with wet suits
and dry bags for the Jiime Adventure. |
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| Country
Ways has provided us with traditional Ojibwa style snowshoes for the Bimaadagaako
Adventure. Dave has used their snowshoes for many years and they are still good
as new. Super friendly people and quality products makes Country
Ways our choice for snowshoes. |
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| We
would like to thank Chota
Outdoor Gear for outfitting us with two pairs of their Nunavut Mukluks. We
will put them to the test will cold, wet, slippery conditions. So far they have
worked wonderfully and we are excited about using them on the Jiime adventure
and many future paddling adventures. Thanks Chota! |
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| Tentsmiths
makes some of the best canvas tents available. Dave used a Tentsmiths egyptian
cotton tent for the Border Country
Adventure and found that their tent combined with a wood stove was a wonderful
way to camp in style. Dave and Eric will use the same Egyptian tent on this year's
adventures by canoe and toboggans. Visit www.tentsmiths.com
to learn more about these great tents. |
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| Wintergreen
designs makes some of the most comfortable, durable, functional, outdoor clothing
we have ever used. Dave wears their supplex pants about 300 days a year and Eric
hasn't taken his off in quite a while! |
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| The
Four Dog Stove Company 's titanium woodstove weights less than ten pounds and
combined with Tentsmiths Egyptian tent it creates a warm, comfortable living space.
Dave and Eric will be using their wood stove on this years adventures, and hopefully
many more to come. It's thoughtful design, light weight, and sturdy construction
make it the perfect choice for serious cold weather camping. These stoves are
truly the best light weight wood stoves you can buy! Visit www.fourdog.com
to learn more. |
