From Ice Climbing to Paddleboarding to Parenting: Chad Dokken's Montana Journey | Ep 27

Watch all episodes of the Sawyer On-Water Podcast ➡️ YouTube Playlist🔗 LinksSUP Montana: supmontana.comSUPer Styk SUP Paddle: Sawyer StationHala Paddle Board: Hala Rado Kit📝 SummaryJoin Paul Clark as he interviews Chad Dokken, a passionate river paddleboarder, ice climber, and soil scientist from Bozeman, Montana. Discover his adventures, the significance of rivers, and how his diverse passions intertwine to shape his life and community.🎬 Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Sawyer On-Water Podcast00:56 Becoming a Father: A Life-Changing Moment04:19 The Gallatin River: A Local's Playground05:46 Athletes Going Behind the Lens08:42 Artistic Expression Through Adventure10:39 The Thrill of Ice Climbing: Focus and Fear17:50 Growing from Injuries 20:57 Flat Water Adventures22:49 Why do you Paddleboard?25:37 From skateboard to paddleboard30:40 Family Heritage: Roots in Montana33:21 Did you throw a paddleboard at a Rattlesnake?36:00 What's your favorite paddle?38:30 What is the difference between an oar and a paddle?41:23 Outdoor Adventure Parenting45:55 Cultural Connections: Honoring the Land and Water50:51 See you on the Water!Sawyer Paddles & Oars. High-quality handcrafted paddles and oars since 1967 🛶➡️ For paddles and oars, visit our website: paddlesandoars.com➡️ For all your river gear needs, visit our retail store: sawyerstation.com🎥 Watch more episodes of the Sawyer On-Water Podcast here: YouTube PlaylistSee you on the water! 🌊