The Spirit of Adventure
Life's greatest adventures often begin when we face our biggest challenges. From Arctic expeditions to battling stage IV cancer, I've learned that every horizon holds new possibilities for discovery, growth, and extraordinary living. Join me as I share stories from the world's wild edges.
Adventures That Define Us
Latest Expedition
Between Worlds, my recent two-month journey through Antarctica and South America took me from the icy shores of Earth's southernmost continent to the vibrant deserts of Bolivia. Kayaking through the Beagle Channel, witnessing the thunderous power of Iguazu Falls, and exploring the otherworldly Atacama Desert—each moment reinforced that life's greatest adventures come when we dare to step between worlds, embracing the unknown with an open heart.
Water Adventures
Where rivers and oceans become teachers
From Alaska's Prince William Sound to the crystalline waters of the Exuma Archipelago, water has been my constant companion and greatest teacher. These journeys have taken me through:
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Kayaking Expeditions: Gliding through Alaska's glacier-dotted fjords, weaving between icebergs in Antarctica, and exploring the Maine Island Trail's rugged coastline
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River Rafting: Battling the mighty Snake River in Wyoming, navigating Chile's turquoise Rio Baker, and riding the wild rapids of Alaska's Nenana
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Canoeing Journeys: Paddling the Amazon's rich waters, traversing Maine's remote Allagash, and discovering Australia's Katherine River
Mountian Pursuits
Finding strength in high places
The mountains have taught me about resilience, determination, and the raw beauty of nature's most challenging landscapes:
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Skiing & Mountaineering: Conquering the legendary Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, exploring Colorado's remote hut system, and carving through Alaska's pristine Chugach Mountains
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Paragliding: Soaring above the Andes, where earth and sky meet in breathtaking harmony
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Winter Expeditions: Navigating backcountry terrain in Rogers Pass, embracing solitude in Hatcher Pass, and finding freedom in the untouched powder of remote peaks
Unforgettable Moments
Where challenge meets triumph
Beneath the waves, I've discovered worlds as vast and varied as any mountain range:
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Great Barrier Reef: Swimming through living coral gardens in a kaleidoscope of marine life
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Galapagos Islands: Face-to-face encounters with hammerhead sharks and playful sea lions
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Mexican Cenotes: Exploring mystical underwater caves where sunlight pierces crystal-clear waters
Future Adventures
The journey continues
The call of adventure never fades. Upcoming expeditions include:
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Arctic Circle Journey: Sailing from Iceland through Greenland to the Northwest Passage
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Scottish Islands Exploration: Discovering the remote beauty of the Hebrides, Orkneys, and Shetlands
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Mediterranean Schooner Adventure: Cruising from Spain to Morocco's exotic shores