I wanted to write a post about a project that Larry McKurtis – the star of such films as For Thousands of Miles – has kicked off to promote sustainability, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles.

In true expedition style – Larry, along with Jayson Hale, and Jake Barrett, will be traveling by bike from Alaska to Argentina, a distance of over 16,000 miles!

It’s quite the ambitious undertaking – and personally knowing what it’s like to start a project from scratch with little to no support structure in place, I wanted to help send all the love their way possible. They need eyes on the project, they need feedback, donations, sponsorship, word of mouth, but most of all they need to know people are out there cheering them on.

I was very happy when I heard about Larry’s involvement with Expedition to Endure – I guess because I always felt like my 1st bike trip really set into motion the drive to take on large projects. That when the miles were over, and I was back home, I felt empty and cut off… and taking on Pedal was a way to start to fill that void back in. So I suppose, what I’m trying to say, is that watching Larry take on something overwhelming like this is not only reassuring but reinforcing.

These three are setting out on a long, long road – long before they’ll ever arrive in Alaska – and what they’re doing is inspiring. They want to spark people’s interest in the world around them, and the benefits of exploration and adventure. Let them know what you think.