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How Adventure Changes You.
The transformative power of adventure  lies in its ability to push us beyond comfort zones, challenge our perceptions, and awaken a...

Brad Christian
Jul 73 min read
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FIRST TIME GUIDE TO MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
It’s massive, scenic, and packed with flow—but if you don’t know how the shuttles, lifts, and trails work, your first day can feel like a puzzle. I just wrapped up my first visit and put together a trip report with all the lessons learned so you don’t waste time figuring it out on the fly.

Brad Christian
Jul 44 min read
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A Beginner’s Guide to Downhill Mountain Bike Parks
Brad riding a Santa Cruz Bronson at Ride Rock Creek Bike Park.

Brad Christian
Jun 307 min read
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BRENDAN KEHDE, FOUNDER OF ADVENTURE WELL
Health and wellness is a huge industry and rightly so. In the United States today, according to the federal government, about half of...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20232 min read
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BEYOND NORMAL LIMITS PODCAST EPISODE 3- JUSTIN MATEJCEK FOUNDER OF VETERANS ADVENTURE GROUP
Episode 3 of the Beyond Normal Limits podcast is out. In this episode I’m talking with Justin Matejcek, founder of...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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Episode 2 with Rob Shaul, Founder and President of the Mountain Tactical Institute
The Beyond Normal Limits podcast is a production of Adventure Operations Group. In this show we talk to military veterans, outdoor...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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FUEL
Following up my last post that dealt with hydration, is one here on a subject that is possibly even more important, food . It’s a huge...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20237 min read
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Change- with Josh Burmeister
Change provides a window to evaluate opportunities and requirements, what is needed to be sustained and improved. A recent change in...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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Adapt Like a Mountain Guide
The Beyond Normal Limits podcast is a production of Adventure Operations Group. In this show we talk to military veterans, outdoor...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20232 min read
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I've Had Plenty of Water
If you are a military infantry or special operations veteran, professional or serious amateur athlete or outdoor guide this piece about...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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Get Moving
The growing trend of obesity, disease and premature mortality in the United States is a crisis, and the U.S. Government is working to...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20235 min read
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The Next Level
Originally published August 27, 2019- It is apparent to me that people everywhere, especially leaders are all under the same pressure-...

Brad Christian
Aug 13, 20236 min read
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