In
the summer of 2018, my son and I embarked on an epic
off-road adventure together in the Italian Alps. This video
is a little slice of our friendship and adventure from that
time. I love being a dad, and I love doing hard things with
my kids. There is no higher calling or more rewarding
challenge than being a father and I believe that it is
important for families to explore, dream, wander and grow
together.
I also love
adventure riding. It’s that perfect combination of movement
and beauty that is so intoxicating and thrilling. Traveling
in a foreign country on a dirtbike is like no other
experience I can describe. Taking the long, beautiful,
forgotten about road, far away from the cities and urban
landscapes that we spend so much time in. Mix in some
cultural exchange and foreign food for the complete
experience. Every now and then, it is a healthy practice to
put ourselves into situations where we cannot completely
control or predict the outcome, where creativity and bravery
are required for success.
This 33 minute
video is sort of a Father’s Day gift to myself. I hope you
enjoy it, and I hope it inspires you to do something amazing
with your sons and daughters.
Kip