The smaller trips are useful in between the big trips: they help me gain new skills and experiences, they solve a perpetual case of cabin fever, and they are accommodating to an ambitious public speaking schedule and to some private… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
My first trip was the Appalachian Trail, and I was able to finish it despite having no skills and no experience when I started.… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
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… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
My pride and identity is wrapped up in my big trips. But I can't always be on one - I need to plan them… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
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… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
I'm focused on doing what makes me happiest and on how I can make real improvements and contributions to my immediate niche, i.e. my… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
The smaller trips are useful in between the big trips: they help me gain new skills and experiences, they solve a perpetual case of… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
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… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
Buy your freedom. Work really hard when you're young, save every penny, make a lot of money, and retire at 40, or 30 if… — Andrew Skurka Copy Share Image
