Tom decided that turning 40 was kick ass! On March 20, 2014 he launched his goal to complete 40 outdoor challenges of a minimum 40 miles in length with 40 different people.A ridiculous amount of tomfoolery took place in this unprecedented year of adventure completing 40 challenges with 132 people and almost 4,100 miles. The grand finale was a 40 mile kick scooter jam in April 2015. For a complete list of adventures and related photos visit www.facebook.com/40x40for40

Living on a kayak for 30 days as we circumnavigated the Florida Keys was an incredible adventure with off the charts scenery, people and wildlife. We paddled from Key Largo, FL to Key West, FL down the Atlantic Coast then turned right and paddled back up the Gulf Coast to Key Largo. Jody Suttle was the best adventure partner anyone could ask for! Special thanks to our sponsors True Heights Equipment Outfitters, Bonbright Distributors, Sweetwater Brewing Company, Wagner Subaru

Tom successfully completed his 156 mile SUP journey down the Great Miami River in Ohio. He became the first person to SUP the entire length of this hidden gem in Ohio for paddlers of 12 nights and 13 days. My mission was to showcase the recreation amenities, people, towns and economic opportunities along the Ohio's Great Corridor. Sponsors include Ohio's Great Corridor Association, Great Miami Outfitters, Adventures on the Great Miami and Our Life Outside. Highlight Video htt

Over the river, through the woods, along the canals we pedaled from over 400 miles from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington D.C. A recommended trip for anyone interested in bike touring. The scenery is remarkable, history is everywhere and the trails are easy to navigate with plentiful amenities available for traveling cyclists. Photo Album https://www.facebook.com/flyfisherhelbig/media_set?set=a.2149422947846.114393.1614533049&type=3

The Mad River is one of five significant rivers to paddle in the Dayton, Ohio area. Tom is on a mission to thru paddle all five. The Mad River flows from Bellefontaine, Ohio near Mad River Mountain 70 miles to downtown Dayton, Ohio. This adventure was filled with beautiful rural scenery, crystal clear waters and fly fishing for brown trout. Photo Album https://www.facebook.com/flyfisherhelbig/media_set?set=a.1425301405260.54680.1614533049&type=3

I completed a week long journey on the Ohio to Erie Trail. 350 + miles on my single speed bike from Cincinnati to Cleveland. Finished officially, after taking a Greyhound bus from Cleveland to Dayton, then a short bike ride home back to my home in West Milton, OH. During the trip, I grew proud, tired, mentally tough, soar, refreshed and inspired by the natural beauty of Ohio and its people. Photo Album https://www.facebook.com/flyfisherhelbig/media_set?set=a.1115439938917.184

Tom and Shannon Thomas, Our Life Outside, completed a five day stand up paddle board trip down the length of the Little Miami River starting at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, OH camping their way down to the Ohio River over 87 miles! Highlight Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUJKWGQyLjVzmqJTkO2Hlarg&v=pmSSl_8a89c Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.538005756363150.1073741879.274937919336603&type=3

Six day kayaking adventure filled with dolphins, crocodiles, challenges, beautiful sunsets, rain, wind and three other humans. Started in Flamingo, FL paddled up the coast on the Gulf of Mexico then paddled through Little Shark River through interior of park camping on chickees back to Flamingo, FL. One 70 mile memorable loop!! Photo Album https://www.facebook.com/flyfisherhelbig/media_set?set=a.3699012606619.145710.1614533049&type=3