1,900 miles. One Paddle.

Karl Krüger is embarking on the third and final season of his paddle of the Canadian Arctic’s Northwest Passage. In 2022 and 2023, he paddled solo and unsupported nearly 900 miles on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), gaining a deeper understanding of, and respect for, the Arctic.

​Reflecting on his journey, Karl says:

"I've done over 60 deliveries up and down the Inside Passage in British Columbia, and I didn't know how this coast lives and breathes until I SUP'd it in the Race to Alaska in 2017. That is why I want to paddle the Arctic. I want to know it in my bones."

​

In 2027, Karl will complete the final leg of the Northwest Passage in a Holopuni outrigger sailing canoe, a traditional South Pacific canoe that can be paddled or rigged with a small sail. This transition allows him to carry more food and water, increase safety, and stay close to the water and the environment.

​

He will start in Tuktoyaktuk, retrace the coast he explored on his SUP, continue past Kugluktuk—his furthest east point from previous seasons—and finish in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. The Holopuni also opens new opportunities to document the journey, the people, and the places he visits through photography, VR, and other immersive media.

​

Through this expedition, Krüger Creative brings Karl’s experiences to life, giving people the chance to see the Arctic in a way that’s otherwise impossible.

Support helps fund the expedition itself—including the canoe, travel logistics, and documentation gear—while demonstrating how Krüger Creative’s programs share intimate stories of wild places with audiences, students, and communities around the world.

​

Karl’s goal is simple: to explore and experience the Arctic, then share that experience so others can connect with its landscapes, wildlife, and culture, inspiring curiosity and care for these wild places.