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I am a writer based in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Currently, I serve as a digital editor with Paddling Magazine, and my work also appears with publications including Men’s Journal, Outside, and Inside Hook.

I grew up wandering throughout the natural world of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and spent 15 years as a professional river guide in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful life has led me to paddle on four continents, surf multiple oceans, and weave countless trails in between, as well as race as a member of the US kayak team. Even more so for the people I’ve had the chance to meet along the way.

My writing tends to focus on the change-makers and edge-pushers of respective communities, as well as our ever-evolving relationship with the landscape and, of course, water around us.

If you are interested in working together please feel free to reach me at: JPotoczak@gmail.com or the contact form below.

Instagram: @joepotoczak