Funny how traveling always seems to inspire writing for me.  I admit that I am not often moved to write, an activity like people watching seems to move the creative juices some.  As many of you know, I am in the midst of developing an adventure travel company and adventure summer camp for boys ages 11-17 in Montana and Alaska.  It is a perplexing thing to say the least.  Adventure used to be part of an everyday lifestyle.  I suppose we are still  subjected to it on a daily basis however the definition might have changed a bit. 
  I have always found that doing something in the unknown, walking through an unfamiliar mountain range, floating a river that I don't know or exploring new cultures gives way to immense personal growth and a depth of experience that couldn't be had behind a desk or television set.  The challenge before me seems to be engaging people to dare!  Dream and explore outside the comfort bubble.  Pry away from schedule and email and simply walk or float or ski through something primeval and completely indifferent to you.  It is an enlightening thing.  But don't take my word for it.  Open the door to adventure and see what you find.  Fear, excitement, pride, belief.

I am currently building itineraries for the Escalante river in Southern Utah and the Owyhee river in Southern Oregon.  The rivers are run in small craft (Packrafts) and in an intimate setting of you, your boat, and a couple of others floating through the landscape.  Check the facebook site for more details and watch for updates on the website!