“I would describe myself as a "budding adventurer." I've transitioned away from being a straight-up backpacker, but I think I need another trip or two to get the adventurer degree.” ThinkingNeedsTwoDegreesAdventurerStraight UpDescribe Myself Author:Andrew Skurka
“My first trip was the Appalachian Trail, and I was able to finish it despite having no skills and no experience when I started. In comparison, I can think of only a few individuals in the world who have the potential do complete the Alaska-Yukon Expedition.” ThinkingWorldFirstsI CanAbleIndividualSkillsDespiteComparisonTrailsAlaskaExpeditionsAppalachian TrailYukon Author:Andrew Skurka
“Mobile communications have two functions: as a safety net, and as a marketing tool. I think it'd be foolish to not carry one for safety sake. Using one for marketing is an optional activity, and I've generally stayed away from extensively using one for this purpose because it's a distraction.” ThinkingTwoPurposeCommunicationActivityToolsFunctionSafetySakeMarketingFoolishDistractionMobileOptionalSafety Net Author:Andrew Skurka
“I think planning to be a "professional adventurer" is about as realistic as planning to be a basketball player, so I don't usually encourage it.” ThinkingPlayerBasketballPlanningRealisticBasketball PlayerAdventurer Author:Andrew Skurka
