Episode 150: Motorcycle Adventure to the Arctic Ocean with Tyler Stallings

“At the end of the day, the stories that we have to tell and the memories we have to look back on are the whole purpose of all this. ”

— Tyler Stallings

In this week’s episode, we explore the journey of embracing the unknown and finding the courage to face life’s greatest challenges. Our guest, Tyler Stallings—known as the Moto Photo Guy—has made a career of diving headfirst into thrilling situations that require unwavering trust in the outcome.

Joining us from Reno, Nevada, Tyler is an adventure photographer and digital creator who not only captures the thrill of the moment but lives it himself. Inspired by the film Into the Wild, Tyler recently embarked on a breathtaking five-week solo motorcycle journey from Reno to the Arctic Ocean. Along the way, he documented extraordinary adventures, including a daring project filming cliff divers in Oregon.

Tune in as we discuss Tyler’s fearless approach to life, his incredible adventures, and how he finds peace in moments of uncertainty.

Tyler also discusses:

1:35 - An overview of his adventure
8:55 - Mentally preparing for the dangers of the trip
11:10 - Type 2 Fun
17:00 - Why he chose this trip
18:50 - Highlights from his journey
21:15 - Why he prefers traveling by motorcycle
23:15 - The road trying to kill him and having peace with it
26:00 - What was it like doing this adventure solo
30:30 - Next steps for his career
32:30 - The best way for people to follow along with his adventures or work with him
33:10 - His inspiration behind this adventure
38:00 - Where his adventure spirit came from
41:10 - His childhood
44:00 - Experiencing homelessness
46:15 - His time in the Army
51:15 - His experience cliff diving
56:30 - Safety considerations when cliff diving
57:50 - Advice to listeners who are hesitant to put themselves in difficult situations
58:50 - Who is going to play him in a Hollywood movie about his life