Sometimes you don’t realize you’re living a moment that will shape your life.

Key Moments

August, 1986

The Deer Hunter

If life pivots around a few moments, none was more significant than my pre-dawn encounter with a deer in West Texas.

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August, 1988

The Turn

Hogan’s was my secret getaway during college, where I could get waves without having to hassle the crowds. I never imagined, however, that a turn there would change the course of my career..

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January, 1989

A Walk In The Woods

Driving from San Diego to Alaska in winter would be hard, but would we be stopped before even leaving home?

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January, 1990

Heading To The North Shore For BodyBoarding Magazine

My first trip to the North Shore of Oahu was the best, with a plum assignment in hand that opened many doors and a wide-eyed naivety that never really left.

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July, 1990

Miles From Nowhere

Our 47-day, 2,100-mile bike trip from Lompoc, California, to Jackson, Wyoming, set a standard I’ve been chasing ever since.

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