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I would rather have rock toe for 18 days than pass The Garden of Eden camp

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Big ditch bitchin😎

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Our 18 day all inclusive rock safari with complimentary brownwater rafting and only two nights of weather related terror

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Wow, 2026 bb! This season taught me to never quit while you’re ahead because the jackpot is always on the next pull 🎰

Waves of nostalgia pour over me and yet I cannot help but to be reminded of the way this season required my entire heart. And my whole heart it got! Inside that beating heart, are my friends.

If I was a betting woman, which I am, I’d say what I’ve always said, which is, “you win some, you don’t win others - never lose!!”
I completely lucked out. Grateful for another opportunity to do what I love, in the places I love, and share it with the people I love.

AND I’D DO IT AGAIN!
#hellscanyon #lochsa #salmonriver

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my life as a hot dog/bike addict

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Put this on YouTube!

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yeah dude i would totally love to go to hell(s) !!

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Life tastes pretty delicious outside!
Here are some ‘scenic kitchen’ images from a delectable year lapping up North America’s great outdoors.
Living out of my trusty Ford (Freddie) I followed the snow, the sun and friends - chasing winter storm cycles and summer highs (usually a Timmy’s dark roast & apple fritter by my side).
My appreciation for scenic gravel pits, quiet forest roads and secluded swimming holes grew deeply. I gained a talent for cooking (up a storm) on my bumper and washing dishes without a sink. One adventure rolled into the next as cans of chilli beans and hot sauce rattled under my seat. It wasn’t always sunshine, there were gloomy days too, like when my clothes were soggy and I had the flu. The rule was not to pay to sleep (unless in beer & cookies) and it turns out there were plenty of us exploring this way, so many special friends were made. Mornings began sipping steaming cuppas while we eyed up peaks to climb or rivers to paddle. Evenings were for coming together to enjoy exotic camp stove concoctions and tell stories of the day.
It wasn’t glamorous, but it was glorious.

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USA 2026 🇺🇸

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I had a huge essay written about how much this win means because I battle my body and mind so much. Maybe I’ll share it sometime soon, but instagram has a word count and no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t cut it down so for now here is my thoughts and feelings on NFC.

I almost didn’t register. I broke my right wrist last summer and now have a plate and 6 screws holding me together. I’ve been busting my butt on rehab, but this spring was rough getting back into paddling.

I am so unbelievably happy with my paddling. I’ve won a lot of stuff, but I never have felt like I was paddling to my maximum in a race until now.

I’m so proud of my body for performing when I needed it to. On top of the Beetus, celiac, and hypothyroid, I also have been diagnosed with endometriosis now and while having an explanation for my flare ups has been wonderful, it hasn’t stopped the chronic pain, stomach issues, and exhaustion. I spent the couple days before NFC in bed not practicing because of a flare up. This race was also one of the best blood sugar events I’ve ever had!

Lastly I’m proud of my mind. I’ve battled with depression and self harm for a long time now. I have put so much work into healing my mind and body these last few years and I’m so happy to betruly be seeing the fruits of my efforts at last. I tried to commit suicide in 2019 and I wish I could hug 19 year old Sage and tell her this is where she would be now. Happy and doing what I love.

I can’t thank everyone enough for all of the support I received around the race. From @voorheesconnor, @crazyridgebackmom, and @samiolrus.yak for videoing, helping me with lines, and carrying my boat on laps when my blood sugar got low (and Sam for being the best training partner 💕). To all my friends cheering me on I’ve never felt so loved 🥰

Lastly, I want to thank all of the volunteers, safety, road, and media crews. And especially to @aurarogers, @_gnarli_carli_, @d_larrow_, @johnjwebster, James, and everyone else who made NFC come back! It’s the best event in the world!

Photo credit-
1- @samiolrus.yak
2- @sethezekielwest
3-@ayaymad
4- @sethezekielwest
5- @izzylidsky
6/7/8- @sethezekielwest

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Thankyou to all the new friends and old ones who made the last 4 weeks in Banks so much fun.

Hobby horsing, cocktail hour, long coffee mornings, dance parties, minimal phone coverage and many laps!
🦋🫶

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Some shots from an amazing month in Idaho🫶🏻

I’ve been lucky enough to meet a bunch of amazing people who made this trip soo good. On top of that the North Fork gave us amazing, fun and challenging kayaking every day.

If you want to see me back flop go to the last slide

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