The Great Salt Race


The Great Salt Race

August of 2016 I dove into the  dark and chilly waters of Utah/Idaho's beautiful Bear Lake and swam 7 miles non stop from West to East till I reached the other side. It was cold, dark, and one of the best experiences of my life.


  Accomplishing this goal taught me many things, not the least of which was that when you set a goal and push yourself, really push yourself, there isn't much you can't accomplish




August 2019 in the same spirit of accomplishment and human achievement, My Brother In-Law and I will board a canoe that has been crafted entirely by hand and set out to do something that has never been done before, a complete circumnavigation of the entire Great Salt Lake, a journey of 200 miles in less than 2 days. 


Real preparations for this experience are now underway and I am excited to share this whole adventure from start to finish. The exercises, the boat building, the planning, the paddling and everything in between will all be chronicled and posted right here. 

As this is my first real post I want to take a moment to do some shout outs. First I want to thank my dear wife and my three amazing children who are so supportive about my crazy adventures, I love you all. Second I'd like to thank my Brother In-Law who accepted my invitation to join in this crazy endeavor. Last but certainly not least I want to thank my employer, Marketstar. I have worked at Marketstar for 6 years now and have absolutely loved it. Not only have they provided me with a great employment opportunity but they have consistently given me chances to grow and develop in ways I don't think I could have anywhere else. They have helped me realize many dreams over the years and as the full sponsor of what we are affectionately calling The Great Salt Race, they have once again proven that they  truly are invested in the success of their employees.

If you or anyone you know is looking for rewarding employment with a phenomenal company i'd encourage you to give some thought to Marketstar.



In closing, I'm excited to share the experiences of this journey and greatly look forward to having you with us every step of the way!



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