36 days left until Canoecopia! March 7 - 9
Canoecopia is presented by
Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
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Presenting Sponsor
Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
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Kevin Wegner
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Kevin Wegner is a passionate paddler and member of the MNGreene 3-man team, which achieved the fastest known time for the Krueger-Waddell Minnesota Border Challenge. This grueling 270-mile journey retraces the historic Voyager route from International Falls to Grand Portage, Minnesota, blending paddling and portaging through rugged wilderness. Growing up in Wisconsin, Kevin spent his childhood riding his bike down to the Rock River, fostering a lifelong love of water and adventure. Today, he continues to explore and fish rivers and lakes, ranging from his home state to remote areas of Canada. Kevin's presentations highlight the mental and physical preparation required for endurance paddling. He shares insights into optimizing efficiency and teamwork, embracing resilience, and adapting to nature's extremes, such as enduring record-breaking temperatures up to 96 degrees. Kevin's storytelling immerses audiences in the beauty and challenge of the route: navigating winding lakes, portaging historic trails, and marveling at the Northern Lights. His journey is not only a tale of speed but a testament to the joy of discovery, meticulous preparation, and connection to nature's grandeur. |
Presentations
Kevin Wegner
Kruger Waddell Minnesota Border Challenge: How We Got Faster, More Efficient, and Experienced More While Setting the Fastest Known 3-Man Time.
Caribou - upstairs Sun 2:30pm-3:15pm
Join Kevin, a member of the record-setting MNGreene 3-man team, as he shares how his personal preparation contributed to their historic feat in the Krueger-Waddell Minnesota Border Challenge. This 270-mile trek along the Voyager route, from International Falls to Grand Portage, Minnesota, is not a race-but the team and Kevin's focus on efficiency, endurance, and strategy helped set the fastest known 3-man time.
Kevin will discuss his approach to preparing for this demanding journey, including refining paddling techniques, building stamina, and making crucial decisions about gear, navigation and nutrition. Learn how they adapted to the challenges of record-breaking heat (up to 96 degrees) while maintaining momentum.
This presentation highlights the importance of preparation for not just speed, but also for embracing the experience-navigating through midnight fog, paddling historic routes, admiring breathtaking waterfalls, and tackling the iconic 9.1-mile Grand Portage.
Explore how individual effort and teamwork transformed this challenging adventure into a testament to resilience, efficiency, and the joy of discovery.
Kevin will discuss his approach to preparing for this demanding journey, including refining paddling techniques, building stamina, and making crucial decisions about gear, navigation and nutrition. Learn how they adapted to the challenges of record-breaking heat (up to 96 degrees) while maintaining momentum.
This presentation highlights the importance of preparation for not just speed, but also for embracing the experience-navigating through midnight fog, paddling historic routes, admiring breathtaking waterfalls, and tackling the iconic 9.1-mile Grand Portage.
Explore how individual effort and teamwork transformed this challenging adventure into a testament to resilience, efficiency, and the joy of discovery.
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