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Live Boldly and Authentically

Adventure is more than an activity; it’s a lifestyle. This is my story of transformation and rediscovery, driven by an insatiable passion for the great outdoors. From intense gym sessions that push my limits to exhilarating climbs that test my spirit and skateboarding adventures with my son that rekindle my youthful zest, every moment is a testament to living life fully. Balancing the joys and challenges of fatherhood, I’ve embraced new horizons and reignited old loves, proving that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing our passions.

At MADCTY, my mantra is simple yet powerful: Maximize Adventure, Defy Convention, Transcend Yourself. This isn’t just a slogan; it’s a call to action. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone and breaking free from the mundane routines that confine us. It’s about embracing the extraordinary, finding joy in the unexpected, and pushing your boundaries to discover who you truly are.

Imagine waking up each day with a sense of purpose, ready to conquer new challenges and explore uncharted territories. Picture yourself scaling a mountain, feeling the rush of the wind as you reach the summit, knowing that the journey was worth every drop of sweat. Envision the laughter and bonding moments with loved ones as you embark on thrilling adventures together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Join me at MADCTY, where we celebrate every moment with vigor, defy the constraints of age, and laugh in the face of convention. Here, we believe that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, with courage and passion at the forefront. Together, let’s embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, creating a life filled with adventure, resilience, and unwavering spirit.

Welcome to MADCTY – where every day is an opportunity to maximize adventure, defy convention, and transcend yourself. Let’s make every moment count and create a legacy of living boldly and authentically.

Flexibly Opportunistic Budgeting: How I Afford Adventures

Featured, Health and Lifestyle, Random Adventure|

“Adventure isn’t a luxury—it’s a prescription for health.” From the outside, it might look like I’ve got endless funds or zero restraint. Neither is true, although sometimes restraint can be an issue. What I try to practice is something I call flexibly opportunistic budgeting, a way of balancing patience, research, and opportunity so I can say yes to adventure without blowing up my financial responsibilities. Adventure is my self-care.

2024 Cafe build of 1974 Honda CB550

Build Repair Customize, Featured, Motorcycles|

From Garage Sale Bargain to Custom Dream: My CB550 Journey Some projects find you when you least expect them. For me, it was a neighbour's garage sale around 2008 or 2009. I walked in looking for nothing, and rolled out with a motorcycle that would shape the next decade of my life: a Honda CB550 Four. The bike was older than me by a single year, stock, rough around

Pitching… um errrr Hanging your Hammock

Featured, Hiking and Camping|

For some reason after years of tenting my brain wants to call it pitching when you are setting up your sleeping quarters... It's been 2 years since I began to hammock camp when possible and I've had the joys of experiencing it a variety of locals from the Red Rock beauty of Sedona AZ, to the Jasper AB in the Majestic Rocky Mountains. Hammock camping is an increasingly popular