Alaskan Adventure with Tomfoolery Outdoors
November 19, 2024
Have you answered the call of the Alaskan wild? Always dreamed of traveling to the last frontier?
Hear tales of adventure and life lessons from Tom Helbig’s Summer in Alaska. Tom lived in his van for 4.5 months in Southeast Alaska guiding bicycle tours for Sockeye Cycle in the charming seaside town of Haines.
Guiding was the anchor of the summer but there was no shortage of personal and social adventures. He traveled over 5,000 miles soaking up all that Alaska, the Yukon Territory and British Columbia had to offer. Not to mention the cross country Lower 48 experiences to get to and from Ohio.
Program is free but donations are welcomed. Bring a camp chair and enjoy the journey.
Meet Your Host: Tom Helbig
In 2017, Tom hiked the 1,400-mile Buckeye Trail in Ohio. During a talk with first and second graders on the trail, a student asked why he loves being outdoors.
Tom took a moment to think. He loves playing outside, having adventures, making new friends, caring for nature, and helping others. For kids, “playing outside” was enough, but adults often want more reasons.
This answer now serves as a pretty good bio. Tom believes in simple living. He’s lived in a van for eight years, a decision that gave him a lot of freedom.
His passion for adventure and bringing people together led him to start Tomfoolery Outdoors in 2014. They encourage people to play outside and do good things through events, education, community work, guided experiences, and charity. You can find Tomfoolery Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Tom hopes you can join him on trails, waves, bike rides, fishing trips, campfire stories, or dance nights. He wants to create fun experiences and lasting memories for everyone.