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Episode 485 - Dan Skidmore

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A Veteran Air Force Special Operations Combat Controller, Dan served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Niger, and Haiti in multiple theaters of operations ranging from combat deployments to humanitarian missions. An avid health and wellness advocate, he has also excelled in the competitive sports arena as a four time CrossFit Games Regional Competitor, Strongman National Competitor, and Spartan Ultra World Championship Finisher.

Dan entered the civilian world pursuing the path of entrepreneurship where he owns Evolution Athletics, a human performance optimization company and is the Co-Founder of the Spring Lake Outpost, a kayak and canoe riverine adventure center. Dan’s business endeavors highlight the overarching theme in his life of constant human and environmental improvement. His military experience as an Air Force Combat Diver has allowed him to continue pursuing the great unknown, one of which is the Deep Blue.

Dan is currently the Director of Training for GORUCK.

GORUCK Website: Click Here

Force Blue Website: Click Here

Recommended Books:

The Timeless Book on Leadership - Vinnie Venturella

Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training: Scientific Basics and Practical Applications - Moritz Schumann and Bent R Ronnestad

Recommended Movies:

The Count of Monte Cristo

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