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Adventurer, author, and speaker David Ellingson is most well known for his Paddle Pilgrim books. He is a:

• Kayaker who paddled the Mississippi River (2350 miles) and the Erie Canal/Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty (500 miles) and the Sogne and Hardanger Fjords in Norway.
• Lutheran pastor who has served on college campuses, congregations and in regional leadership 
• Master Gardener and creator of the Rooftop Garden on the college parking garage.
• Former distance runner (Boston Marathon and Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run) and Hawaii Iron-Man Triathlete
• Husband and father of five grown children residing in Edmonds, Washington.