I like would to thank Ian Digby and Susan Watson for going above and beyond and supplying me with invaluable items like my coveted water proof sleeping bag/poncho and a phone to stay in touch with the world.
Oliver from Holy Trinity for the invaluable bug-net
Holy Trinity’s Pastor Pam for the moral/spiritual support since the very beginning and the lovely retreat in Sorrento
Mike Hartman from So Hip for the Vans shoes to begin the Journey and Dylan Fulford for the Vans shoes to end the journey
Jarred from Boardanyone skate shop in Kenora for not letting me leave with my very janky set up : )
Vanessa Bowles from Thunder Bay and Cinema 5 skate park what a magical stop thank you for your generosity and hospitality
Justin Czank ZEEN! : ) these T 2s are the best trucks I’ve ever skated… much appreciation dear friend
The Bunt Gang thank you guys for the words of support heard by skaters all over the world (thank you Dono for the correspondence)
Rachel and Kevin of Thunder Bay one of my favorite moments over the course of the journey was home made pizza dinner with Kevin and Rachel and then attending HT service virtually the next morning. Such a wonderful family and Kevin’s brother Bryon in Swift Current SK for the gracious hospitality
Fane Smeall of SK8 SKATES Winnipeg thank you for the Currens : )
Cousin Rosalyn and family for welcoming me into their lovely home
Grayson of Moose Jaw thank you Grayson for becoming a true friend when I really needed one…
Beau Larson of Calgary thank you for providing me with the best chess games I’ve had all summer!
Kevin Lowry and the gang at Ninetimes skate shop for the upgrades the support and logistics to make my way forward
Jake of Banff… my old/new friend… I have a surprise for you!
Rory,Tegan,Brendan and Meg… my golden friends in Golden BC
Janice of Kamloops for the last photo shoot of the journey and the lovely words of encouragement
My dear friend Robert Penrose for the athletic socks to sustain the pushing and providing friendship while on the road
My dear friend Chen of Vancouver… thank you for everything.
^^^
Photos by Janice Rutherford- outskirts of Kamloops
NT The Sage Knight
Pushing Canada 25 
Leave a comment