The Joy Trip Project

“He who binds to himself a joy does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies lives in eternity’s sunrise.” William Blake ~ English visionary, mystic, poet, painter and engraver (1757-1827) Photograph by Roger Nordstrom

An interview with Rick RidgewayIn 1978 Rick Ridgeway was on the first American team to reach the summit of K2, the second highest mountain in the world. After a long career as a professional adventurer Ridgeway is now vice president of environmental initiatives at the outdoor clothing company Pat...

“A hug is the perfect gift; one size fits all, and nobody minds if you exchange it.” Anonymous~ Photograph by James Edward Mills

This video came across my desk this morning. Here is another wonderful example of modern media that would be hilarious if not for its painfully tragic truth.Blair Underwood does an amazing job of illustrating a social phenomenon that I’ve experience through much of my personal and professio...

“Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be. Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before.” Erich Fromm ~ German born American socia...

“Do not burn yourself out. Be as I am – a reluctant enthusiast, a part time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it i...

“Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with vision can change the world” Joel Barker ~ contemporary  author and futurist best know from popularizing the concept of paradigm shifts Photograph by Paul Zizka

Ian Adamson is the first (multiple time) Guinness World Record holder featured on the Beer Runner. The Director of Product Development for my favorite running shoes, Newtons, is also hands down the most decorated athlete on this blog to date.

Matthew Reese of Seattle, Washington might have gone his entire life without laying a foot on a snowboard. In a recent phone interview, Reese said he used to think: black don’t people ski, snow is too cold, and snow sports conflict with basketball season! ...

With five navigable lakes Madison is a perfect city for paddling. Before the ice settles in for the long winter, canoes and kayaks dot the waters on either side of the Isthmus right off the Capital Square. But lately there have been sightings of an adventurous few who have taken their paddling on...

“To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It’s at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.”Henri Cartier-Bresson ~   French photographer considered to be the father of modern photo...