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Press Kit – Mackenzie River 2025: The Last Great Paddle

Welcome to the official press and media resource page for David H. Scott’s Mackenzie River 2025 Expedition — the final 500 miles of his solo journey down Canada’s longest river.

This page contains downloadable photos, official biography, media-ready video clips, logos & graphics, and contact information for interviews, features, and partnerships.

About the Expedition

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In the summer of 2025, David H. Scott, a 78-year-old Vietnam veteran, artist, author, and long-distance paddler, returns to the Mackenzie River to complete the final 500+ miles of a 1,000-mile journey to the Beaufort Sea.

After starting in 2022 and pausing due to health challenges, and again in 2024 due to wildfire smoke, David is now back on the river — equipped with Starlink satellite internet, GPS tracking, and video equipment to share the story in real-time.

Expedition Quick Facts:

  • Route: Tulita → Arctic Circle → Mackenzie Delta → Beaufort Sea

  • Distance Remaining: ~500 miles

  • Craft: Solo canoe

  • Tracking: Live Garmin inReach map at 1indsob.com

  • Goal: To inspire veterans, recovering addicts, and all adventurers to keep going, no matter the odds

Quick Links

Official Biography

David H. Scott (b. October 4, 1945) has logged more than 16,000 miles in canoes and kayaks since achieving sobriety at age 50. His expeditions include the Colorado River, the Yukon, Siberia’s Lake Baikal, Mongolia’s Lake Khuvsgul, and many more.

A survivor of colon cancer, living with prostate cancer, and a decorated Vietnam veteran, David uses his journeys to inspire others to embrace life’s challenges. His philosophy:

“If I drop dead, I want it to be doing something I love.”

When not paddling, David is an artist, author, and public speaker. He’s written two books — one about Vietnam and another about his journey to sobriety — with a third in progress.

Press Photos

Usage: All images are available for editorial and promotional use with credit: Photo courtesy of David H. Scott / 1indsob.com.

[Download Press Photo Pack (ZIP)] – High-resolution images for print & digital use.
(Include 8–10 high-quality expedition photos, portraits, and scenic shots.)

Video Assets

All videos are available for embedding or download for editorial coverage.

[Request Video Download Access] – Email [email protected]

Media Contact

For interviews, feature requests, or additional resources:

Media Contact:
David H. Scott Media Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: 1indsob.com

David H. Scott is a Vietnam veteran, artist, author, and long-distance paddler based in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1995, he has logged more than 16,000 miles on rivers and lakes around the world. His Mackenzie River 2025 expedition marks the final leg of a journey years in the making — a testament to resilience, sobriety, and the power of nature to heal.