Patrick Doty started canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Park when he was only ten years old.  He continues his travels in the BWCA  as a wilderness guide for YMCA camp Menogyn, located on West Bearskin Lake.

A student at the University of Wisconsin, Stout majoring in Technology Education, Patrick is also active as a pole vaulter on the track team.   Patrick's accomplishments include earning the rank of Eagle Scout and building a wood strip and soon a wood canvas canoe.  You can learn more about Patrick, canoe building and pole vaulting by visiting his web site at:  http://studentweb.uwstout.edu/dotyp/

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