Jon Turk and Erik Boomer were strangers when they launched their attempt on paddling around Ellesmere Island for the first time — a mutual friend got injured and pulled out, but the duo, 65 and 26, forged on, laughing at the absurdity of it when challenges came their way. Their singular achievement has been widely reported — they’re candidates for National Geographic Adventure’s Adventurer of the Year awards — but in this piece they get much broader recognition by the New York Times, which rightfully gives props. 140 days, 1,500 miles pulling boats even more than paddling…that’s badass.

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