ALL IN ADVENTURE STORIES
THE BOOK
The Bold Pursuit of Your Potential
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“At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.”
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
From extreme skiing to high stakes rock climbing to blue water hunting to exploring the depths of ayahuasca in the Amazon, these eighteen spectacular adventure stories will take you on a journey of the human experience lived to the fullest.
Each one also offers thoughtful questions and reflections about how to create and live your own adventure - lessons learned in teamwork, finding flow, facing fear, accepting “failure,” and more.
Table of Contents
- Jackson Hole and Extreme Skiing
- Rock-Climbing and the Thailand Tsunami
- An Abalone Diving Life Wish
- Ultra-Endurance and Running for Life
- Finding Flow Amidst Whitewater Chaos
- Born To Run with Maasai Warriors
- Ego, Falling, and Failure on South Buttress Central
- The River of No Return
- Ayahuasca Spirit Healing in the Amazon Jungle
- Overcoming Obstacles and Loving Life
- Manifesting Dreams Going Around the Hole
- The Complete SUP Adventure
- Endurance Swimming and the Lake-to-Lake Link
- Blue-Water Hunting and Losing My Thumb
- The World of SwimRun
- Skiing the Grand Teton and the Impossible Dream
- ALL IN Cold Immersion
- The ALL IN Adventure Method
- Grand Teton Ultra: Applying the ALL IN Adventure Method
- What’s Your Adventure Story?
"Tim Walther has created a global community of extraordinary people actively engaged in living big and leading by example.”
Stu Mittleman, Ultra-Distance World Champion and Member of Ultrarunning Hall of Fame
Different from other adventure inspired literature, Tim dives deeper into his exploits through his ‘epiclogues’ where he bridges the gaps between the physical, emotional and spiritual elements of struggle and imparts tangible reflections, sage advice and neat conclusions. An inspiring read for anyone dreaming of adventure.
Ashley Futral Chapman: Freediver; 3 Time World Record Holder, 17 Time National Record Holder
Through edge-of-your-seat storytelling and thoughtful reflections, All In Adventure Stories provides compelling, insightful and empowering stories that will not only inspire you to live your dreams, but also give you a method to turn your dreams into reality.
In addition to adventure stories, the book details the seven steps of the “All In Adventure Method”, which draws from Walther’s hard-earned lessons to give readers a powerful and practical framework to successfully create and share your own adventures.
"Tim has created original and very challenging adventures, learned through his experiences, and shares hard earned wisdom with his readers.”
Lynne Cox, Legendary endurance swimmer, World Record Holder and Author of Swimming to Antarctica
Adventure isn’t just an activity that gets you an adrenaline rush. It’s a gateway into a more vibrant way of living – world travel, personal discovery, the application of peak-performance strategies, an opportunity to contribute, and a way to inspire others to reach their own highest potential.
Rest assured, you don’t have to be an extreme athlete to appreciate this book. Being afraid, making hard decisions, navigating chaos, stretching beyond your ability, and digging deep to manifest your next evolution are as relevant in business and family life as they are on wilderness expeditions. These lessons learned are valuable for anyone interested in achieving peak performance in any domain.
The goal of All In Adventures Stories is to ignite the passion inside each of us so we can live it and share it.
But this is more than just a book – it’s a portal. We are creating a platform and a community for others to create, live, and share their own adventures. In the future, we’ll publish follow-up editions, authored by you and others like you.
This book is just the beginning – a spark to light a fire of passion in the world.
The adventure of life is calling. It’s time to go ALL IN.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TIM WALTHER
Adventurer, Trainer, Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Author
“My calling card is using adventure experiences to optimize sport, life and business.”
LEADERSHIP
Through keynote speaking, program design and masterful facilitation, he uses experiential learning and adventure as a medium to bring out the best in leaders and teams. Tim resides in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is a long-time adventure athlete, with an eclectic background in Alpine Mountaineering, Endurance Swimming, Free-Diving and Multi-Sport Adventures.
BUSINESS
Tim Walther founded Grand Dynamics International in 1998, and has designed and delivered thousands of national and global leadership training and development programs for companies of all sizes, including Google, Bain Capital, Blackstone, Cleveland Clinic, Delta, Encore and many others. He is passionate about applying adventure psychology and experiences to the business context.
PRESS
Tim has been featured in many publications and shows including, The New York Times, Delta Sky Magazine, Fox Sports News, Climbing Magazine, Outside Magazine, and The Voice of America where his training programs have been featured in 156 countries world-wide. He has also written and co-authored several books and published articles about leadership development and adventure.
Who is this book for
Leaders and Entrepreneurs
The best leaders are familiar with the challenges of navigating chaos, handling difficult emotions, making hard decisions, and inspiring others to be and give their best. This is no easy task. Besides the rocket boost of inspiration you’ll get from these stories, you’ll also take away immediately applicable strategies and tools that can show you life from a whole new perspective and improve the way you lead.
Adventure Athletes
So you’re the kind of person whose vacations elicit “Are you insane?!” from most people. You know how to expand your limits and you love doing it. Welcome.
Let’s face it, big adventures, give us a lot. They connect us to something larger; they make us feel alive; they satisfy something deep within us. They also ask a lot from us - not just time, effort, focus, and resources, but they ask us to risk our lives. This inherent danger is part of what makes them so tantalizing. Besides fueling your motivation to continue your adventurous escapades, another purpose of All In Adventure Stories is to give you a tried and true method to plan and execute your adventures in a way that greatly reduces your risk of injury while simultaneously increasing your overall enjoyment of the experience.
Seekers of Adventure in
“Normal” Life
Yes, that’s right, you don’t have to climb dangerous mountains or travel deep into a foreign jungle to bring adventure into your life. There are plenty of “normal” life activities that we can enhance with the lessons learned from big wilderness adventures. How about the adventure of raising amazing children, becoming a stellar performer in work that you love, or cultivating a deeply satisfying intimate relationship? Sometimes we don’t have to leave the house to encounter some of life’s greatest adventures.
Peak Performance Enthusiasts
So, you like to be good at things - really good. For you, an upper limit is more of a suggestion than a boundary. “That’s impossible” isn’t in your vocabulary. All In Adventure Stories author, Tim Walther, is with you, and has been studying and applying peak performance strategies from the best trainers in the world for decades. If you want access to some of the most effective Peak Performance strategies and inspiration to implement them, you've come to the right place.
Armchair Adventurers
We get it. You might not up for a life of adventure, but you love reading about the stories of others pushing their limits. You get a thrill from living vicariously through them. Perhaps that inspiration and excitement fuels you in other areas of your life. All In Adventure Stories provides 17 edge-of-your-seat thrillers that are sure to entertain and inspire you.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT
ALL IN
ADVENTURE STORIES
"Tim's mission in life has been the relentless pursuit of improving people's lives through invigorating group experiences and by sharing fascinating and inspirational stories that offer pathways to self-empowerment and living extraordinarily."
Stu Mittleman, Ultra-Distance World Champion and Member of Ultrarunning Hall of Fame
"Tim’s gripping stories show us how to engage with fear as a way to unlock our greatest potential. If you are looking for a book that will profoundly change what you believe is possible in this life, this is it."
Kristen Ulmer, former best female extreme skier in the world, current fear and anxiety expert
“Your book is fantastic! Your masterful storytelling with lessons in teamwork, finding flow, fear and courage are valuable for anyone interested in achieving peak performance. I couldn’t put it down, and now the pages have entered into my soul.”
Mary Ann Perline, Educational Design Expert
“I love your inspiration. Your story captures some of the challenges of our human existence. You have inspired me to wake up again from my apathetic hypothermia delirium and challenge myself to get back in the flow of living with purpose and meaning. Knowing I could never match your physical achievements does not hinder me from seeking to push my limits in who I must be in this world we are gifted to live in.”
Erick Erickson, Master facilitator, Author and Average Ordinary Carpenter
“ALL IN goes beyond your average collection of adventure stories. Tim’s inherent ability to consider and explain the human condition in relation to his adventures brings them to life in a particularly compelling way that keeps you engaged and provides useful insights to apply to your everyday experience.”
Brian Prax, MA Physical Therapist, former Exum Mountain Guide and avid rock, ice and expedition climber.
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