314 days left until Canoecopia!     March 7 - 9
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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: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
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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  Rich Williamson



Rich has spent a lifetime paddling the waters of the BWCAW and Quetico. He has been visiting Alaska for about 20 years, and about 15 years ago began padding the wide variety of waters available to Alaskan paddlers. He has discovered that unlike more populated places, in Alaska, one is in the wilderness as soon as you leave your vehicle and the road behind. Rich enjoys Alaskan fishing which is considerably different from what is experienced in the upper Midwest. He knows that there is a considerable learning curve to travel in Alaska, and his desire is to shorten that curve by sharing his knowledge and experience. He feels that it’s important to share wilderness values and ethics with those who are new to the wilderness. This is especially true in Alaska, which is already undergoing changes due to the presence of man.



Presentations

Rich Williamson
 Paddling Alaska! An Introduction to Alaska’s Endless Waters!
Caribou - upstairs Sun 11:30am-12:15pm 
When many people are asked about Alaska, they mention the mountains and glaciers that form the peak of scenic beauty. Alaska has another face to experience, the endless waters to be explored. Alaska has over 3,000,000 lakes, over 12,000 rivers, and almost 35,000 miles of shoreline to explore. While many of these places require a bush plane to access, which is great for solitude, there are numerous places to drive to, and most of those see little traffic.

It’s impossible to cover all of the great opportunities available in the time available. Rich will selectively cover a sample, based on experience and extensive research to provide some of the best options for someone new to Alaska. Rich will have free information packets available for those attending his presentation. Rich will include a list of Alaska outfitters and contacts from around the state. If Alaska is on your mind, or bucket list, do not miss out.