The thrill of traveling nearly 100 mph while on your back just inches over a frozen lake is difficult to describe, but let’s just say it’s an addictive rush. Ice boats (sailboats on blades) are way faster than a traditional sailboat in water, and there’s no one better than 8-time ice boat racing world champion Ron Sherry to describe the sport. Listen to podcast episode #66 on this site, or check out Ron’s website at https://www.iceboatracing.com

The deepest and longest of traditional caves. Lava tubes. Ice caves… Robbie Shone has explored them all and captured the experiences in amazing photographs from around the world. Here’s how he combines his artistic flare for the art of photography with the techniques and adventurous spirit of caving. If you like these photos, check out Robbie’s website at http://www.shonephotography.com.

Not many people have visited the wild and remote continent of Antarctica. But you don’t have to be a full-fledged adventurer to experience its wonders. Various expedition cruise companies sail to those waters. My wife and I did such a cruise on the National Geographic / Lyndblad Expeditions ship Resolution, tracing the path of Ernest Shackleton from times past. Hear more about it on Episode #54 of the Carpe Diem: Live Your Dream podcast.