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Mike Dawson

Mike Dawson has been one of New Zealand’s best slalom paddlers for over a decade, representing his home country in two Olympic Games. Beyond the competition circuit, he’s known for embarking on extreme paddling expeditions across the globe. He passionately documents his adventures through video and photography.

  • Exploring the Magic of Lake Tarawera

    July 16, 2023July 11, 20237 minute readby Mike Dawson

    Kayaking the Kwanza River: Behind the Scenes in Angola

    April 22, 2021April 21, 20217 minute readby Mike Dawson

    Extreme Tramping: A Hike-to-Paddle Adventure in the Olivine Wilderness

    February 2, 2021February 2, 20216 minute readby Mike Dawson

    The Battle to Circumnavigate Stewart Island

    December 5, 2020February 2, 202110 minute readby Mike Dawson

    A New Zealand Adventure: Sea Kayaking The White Cloud

    April 29, 2020February 2, 20213 minute readby Mike Dawson
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