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Jacket cover for the book "Three Brothers in a Boat"
Books

Three Brothers in a Boat

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean wasn’t enough of an adventure for these three Scottish brothers. So a few years later they set out to complete a non-stop, unsupported row nearly 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Check out the July 2026 episode #81 of my podcast to hear their story.

The 3 Maclean brothers celebrating with flares on their boat after completing their ocean crossing
Paddling

Three Brothers, One Boat, and the Entire Pacific Ocean

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean wasn’t enough of an adventure for these three Scottish brothers. So a few years later they set out to complete a non-stop, unsupported row nearly 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Check out the July 2026 episodes #81 of my podcast to hear their story.

Tim on a jet ski filming a surfer barreling towards him
Other Adventures

Filming Inside Monster Waves

I admire people who have a passion and figure out how to make it their livelihood. Listen to podcast Episode #79 to hear Tim Bonython, the world’s top cinematographer for big wave surfing, describe what it’s like being under building-size waves, and how he got into such a unique occupation 50 years ago. And be sure to check out Tim’s YouTube channel called Surfing Visions for some amazing big wave action.

Will topping out on his ice climb up Niagara Falls
Other Adventures

Ice Climbing Niagara Falls

Here’s a serial adventurer who specializes in ice climbing, including the first ice climbing ascent of Niagara Falls. And he keeps doing other unique endeavors. Ever hear of vol-biv? Check out my January 2025 episode #60 podcast with Will Gadd.

Placing my last sticker for completing the minimum 220 miles
Running / Hiking

The Pilgrimage 220 Mile Ultra-Marathon

This post is about my recent 220 mile ultra-marathon called The Pilgrimage. To hear more about the race from my perspective, from the race director, and from several of the participants I met out in the field, check out my May 2026 episodes #76 and #77 of my podcast.

Johan and Hanna at the Otillo world championship finish line
Other Adventures

Life as Otillo World Champions

Achieving world champion status at anything can be challenging enough. But then to achieve it as a husband / wife team, all while balancing the demands of jobs, life, and 4 young children makes it seem super-human. This Swedish couple has found the right secrets to make all of that work.

Simon posing by his snow drawing
Other Adventures

The Grandmaster of Snow Art

A full day of fresh winter mountain air, beautiful scenery, 50,000 steps, and an amazing work of art left behind in the snow. That’s what Simon Beck has done nearly 700 times, making remarkable soccer-field size drawings in the snow by stomping around in his snow shoes. Listen to his story in Episode 74 of the Carpe Diem: Live Your Dream podcast, and see more of his snow drawings on his Instagram site @simonbeck_snowart.

Arctic evening sky over lake
Paddling

Camp Menogyn Teens in the Arctic

We see kids growing up glued to their screens, stressed by the influences of social media, and unfamiliar with the joys that exercise and time in nature can provide. Well, problem solved. For more than 100 years, YMCA Camp Menogyn has provided a safe and memorable environment where kids can’t help but to build a healthy character with leadership skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Check out podcast Episode #71 to hear examples from three teenagers who benefited from Camp Menogyn via their 2-month Arctic canoe expeditions as well as shorter trips.

Andy with her tent and loaded sled
Other Adventures

Solo and Unsupported to the South Pole

Here’s an uber-adventurer, Andrea “Andy” Dorantes who just returned from a solo, unsupported 700 mile and 55 day ski expedition to the South Pole. You can hear all about Andy’s adventure, and spot-on advice useful for any goal-setting person, on Episodes #72 (South Pole) and #32 (Seven Summits and the Greenland Icecap) of the Carpe Diem: Live Your Dream podcast.

Rich and Johan with their canoe ashore
Paddling

Two Guys and a Boat – Canoeing Around Ireland

It’s amazing how the seed of a dream adventure can be planted in one’s mind, and how fast it can grow. Here’s a guy who heard someone say, “you know, nobody has ever taken a canoe around the coast of Ireland before.” And the rest… Listen to podcast Episode #70 for the full story.

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Jacket cover for the book "Three Brothers in a Boat"

Three Brothers in a Boat

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean wasn’t enough of an adventure for these three Scottish brothers. So a few years later they set out to complete a non-stop, unsupported row nearly 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Check out the July 2026 episode #81 of my podcast to hear their story.

Read More »
The 3 Maclean brothers celebrating with flares on their boat after completing their ocean crossing

Three Brothers, One Boat, and the Entire Pacific Ocean

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean wasn’t enough of an adventure for these three Scottish brothers. So a few years later they set out to complete a non-stop, unsupported row nearly 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Check out the July 2026 episodes #81 of my podcast to hear their story.

Read More »
Tim on a jet ski filming a surfer barreling towards him

Filming Inside Monster Waves

I admire people who have a passion and figure out how to make it their livelihood. Listen to podcast Episode #79 to hear Tim Bonython, the world’s top cinematographer for big wave surfing, describe what it’s like being under building-size waves, and how he got into such a unique occupation 50 years ago. And be sure to check out Tim’s YouTube channel called Surfing Visions for some amazing big wave action.

Read More »
Will topping out on his ice climb up Niagara Falls

Ice Climbing Niagara Falls

Here’s a serial adventurer who specializes in ice climbing, including the first ice climbing ascent of Niagara Falls. And he keeps doing other unique endeavors. Ever hear of vol-biv? Check out my January 2025 episode #60 podcast with Will Gadd.

Read More »
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