Monday Jan 26, 2026
#157 - How a class project packrafting in Nepal led to a kayak career with Alex Lalonde
Alex Lalonde joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast to talk about about his path from packrafting whitewater rivers in Nepal to taking over the iconic Body Boat Blade instruction and guiding company. Alex shares stories from a 40-day Nepal expedition, favorite paddles and venues in the Pacific Northwest, and the challenges of reopening a specialty paddle shop.
- Karnali river
- Burrows Island
- Allan Island (private, permission required to visit)
- Deception Pass
- Cypress Island
- Matia Island
- Sucia Island
- Patos Island
- Body Boat Blade International
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