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Cross Country Kid Date
What Do I Do with My Expedition Flag?
I'm so glad you asked! An Expedition Flag can be used in so many ways. Here are just a few: Take it with you on trips for photos at destinations. This is the first idea we had when creating Expedition Flag Co. Explorers have carried flags to the highest peaks, the north and south poles, and even the moon. Make your own adventure club with family, friends, your dog, or even just on your own and celebrate making it to a place you've always wanted to see. That place might be 20 minutes away from your own home, but you've never...
It Only Took 17 Years . . .
The Exclusive Explorers Club
The first time I was really inspired about the idea of having a flag for our family was after reading the book Hell or Highwater by Peter Heller. It tells the story of a group of kayakers trying to accomplish the first river descent of the Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet. Because of the expedition's difficulty and importance the group was given the privilege of carrying a flag from the prestigious Explorers Club. This was considered a great honor by the lead kayaker for the expedition and contributed to the motivation to accomplish the difficult task. The expedition required years...