Paddlers to host solo kayak adventurer

The Olympic Peninsula Paddlers invites the community to an evening of outdoor adventure with a presentation by Kitsap native John Kuntz, from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave.

In August 2018, Kuntz embarked on a mostly solo kayak trip, paddling the entirety of the Columbia River — all 1,250 miles. Hear his story in words and video as he describes running whitewater rapids, dodging lightning strikes and forest fires, crossing long open water, portaging around 14 dams, enduring a five-mile hike around the U.S. border and more.

The event is free.

For more information, call 360-461-7008, email to info@olympicpeninsulapaddlers.com or visit www.olympicpeninsulapaddlers.com.

Outdoor gear swap set for Sunday

The annual Outdoor Gear Swap is set for noon-3 p.m.. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles

Cost is $45 per person, $8 per family.

Get rid of old sporting gear and/or pick up some new-to-you gear.

Gear drop-off is 10-11 a.m. Shopping is from noon-3 p.m., and pick-up of unsold gear is 3-4 p.m.

Vendors such as the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Area, Surfrider Foundation, Sound Bikes & Kayaks, Peninsula Wellness & Performance, Winter Ice Village, Disco Bay Outdoor Gear Exchange and NxNW will have merchandise and information as well.

Proceeds support the Hurricane Ridge Ski Team and Surfrider Foundation.

For more information, contact Lindsay Fox at skifox2@gmail.com.