The Passage: Growing up, growing old, and the wild places that define us

When my brother and I set out on our own Inside Passage adventure, the stories of historic paddlers like Betty Lowman Carey in BIJABOJI loomed large. For Nathan and Ben Dappen, the larger-than-life Inside Passage story came from within their own family as they grew up hearing of their dad, mom, and uncle’s 1974 trip from Seattle to Ketchikan in home-built canoes.

Enjoy the full 25-minute film which connects the old journey to a new one, and fills in the time between.

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12 Responses So Far to “The Passage: Growing up, growing old, and the wild places that define us”

Francis S Capsan says:

Beautiful story. I’m so glad that I signed on
to OCH and have access to inspiring videos.
I love the quote from Nate Dappen’s father
filmed aboard the ferry… “not everyone can do the
hardest route… important to follow that voice”… etc.
You guys, and gals, are doing great work with this website.
A million thanks and keep it up.

Brian Vandersalll says:

Great video! Makes me want to take my SeaPearl there and do this trip.

Phil Mccowin says:

David Hazen design? Great story.

Alfred Pinkham says:

This story caused first the pain of missing my Dad and then the smile of remembering all we did all he taught me. He was a true Downeaster. He and his grandfather used to fish lobster in a dory. Miss him.

Robert French says:

4 years ago I did a similar passage with 3 friends on the Alaska ferry Columbia. Bellingham, WA to Juneau with all the comforts of a cabin and an on board restaurant. Watching the scenery go by I thought what a great trip this would be in a canoe. Thank you, Bob

Charles Flanagan says:

Absolutely beautiful! Resonates so well with the three generations of our family.

WayOffCentered1 says:

Truly an epic journey spanning generations! Thank you.
The IDEA of the the generational journey can be shared by something as simple as a mushroom hunt in the wild, or a paddle together on a quiet, memorable weekend. The whole purpose is to create a shared sweet memory; or perhaps even a personal-world-changing event.