EASLEY, S.C. and SEATTLE, Wash. (Oct. 5, 2010) – The last time iconic outdoor American brands Eddie Bauer and Mad River Canoe teamed up in 1984, they powered Valerie Fons and Verlen Kruger to a World Speed Record for canoeing the Mississippi – from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in 23 days. Today, the occasion is a celebration of years versus days, as Mad River Canoe is partnering with Eddie Bauer to celebrate the Seattle company’s 90th Anniversary with a special edition Mad River Explorer 16 Kevlar canoe.
The limited edition and numbered Explorer canoe features the Eddie Bauer 90th Anniversary logo and signature pinstripes. The canoe is constructed from Kevlar, making it light, sleek and equally at home on the river or open water. Continue Reading…