Flatwater Excursion: Lake Dunmore
The highly successful Flatwater Challenge series has taken us to The Netherlands, Lake Tahoe, Iceland and most recently Labyrinth Canyon. We have seen the world, created friendships and memories that will last a lifetime and raised over $700,000 for Flatwater in the process. With the great success of the Challenge, we created a new series with a similar formula (motivated group of awesome people paddle a long distance together) but pair it down a bit. And for our extremists, don't worry, the Challenge isn’t going anywhere. Let us introduce you to Flatwater Excursion.
Flatwater Excursion is a yearly SUP adventure that will take place in various epic locations around the US with the format as such: Day 1: get there, Day 2: paddle enormous amount of miles through sensational location, Day 3: head home exhausted, inspired and fulfilled. Fireside chats, local adventures and most likely a bit of tomfoolery to be expected. The ask is one you are familiar with - raise some money, paddle far, have fun. The impact will be life-changing therapy to Flatwater program participants in need.
Now to the inaugural Flatwater Excursion. Flatwater Excursion: Lake Dunmore took place on June 4, 2022 and it did not disappoint! The beauty of Vermont was on full display and the weather was an absolute delight for us Texans as we left 100+ for a pleasant 75 degree high, 50 degree low - aka, perfect camping weather.
Lying at the base of central Vermont’s Mt. Moosalamoo, Lake Dunmore is the gateway to Green Mountain National Forest. Lake Dunmore offers a sandy shore, clear water, and glorious mountain views. The 985-acre lake is over three miles long and spans up to one mile wide and is a natural treasure in the beautiful state of Vermont. The lake is full of fish, and loons, bald eagles and other water birds abound.
Our group of 14 paddled 4 laps of Lake Dunmore, totaling 32 miles. The wind gave us quite a run for our money but the views made the struggle bearable! Our paddlers raised over $125,000 for Flatwater which equates to 1,470 hours of therapy. Learn more about the dedicated crew of outstanding humans here.
