Kristian wanted to ride around the world but like most of us, COVID hit and plans went out the window. He adapted and headed for sunny Baja Mexico where he rode his bike with surfboard on his side like a trusty sidekick and surfed when he could. He kept the party going when he made it back stateside with a ride of the Continental Divide which splits eastern US from western US. The party lasted two years in total and he needed to replenish the bank account so he took a job at a ski area here in Idaho. That's where I met him and we shared our philosophy on jobs and hit it off, riding as much as possible and working as little as possible, I knew he needed to be on a podcast about Contrarian mindsets! Unfortunately for me, his bank account has filled enough to allow a surf trip to Guatemala before starting the dream of seasonal work! He's a skilled craftsman and works hard when it's needed, but he knows a job is not our life. I hope you enjoy his story and it gets the gears going and you take that trip you've wanted or at least ride your bike more, shred some pow, or catch a wave! Find Kristian on the 'gram - @hellxhammer The bike Kristian rode - Esker Hayduke Big up to the Adventure Cycling Association and the excellent maps and resources they provide! If you want to Ride the Divide, they've done the route planning so you can concentrate on the trip!