Episode 125: Thru Skating Life’s Transitions with Moondog Roop
“You have to realize that you have a limited amount of time and you just have to go do these things...the skateboard is the instrument in which I can do that. ”
In this episode, we're joined by the adventurous Moondog Roop, who unveils his fascinating journey and introduces us to the exhilarating world of thru-skating. Offering a fresh perspective on long-distance adventuring, Moondog recounts his experiences traversing the 800-mile Florida trail and numerous other epic trails. Get ready to be inspired by his remarkable tales and his innovative approach to exploration! Moondog also discusses:
1:55 - What is thru-skating?
4:25 - A new category of adventure
6:20 - His thru-skating adventures so far
8:30 - Skating the length of New Mexico
9:40 - His sleeping arrangements while thru-skating
10:30 - Getting into skating later in life
14:30 - What the skateboard symbolizes for him at this point in his journey
17:15 - His upbringing and the inner voice that called him to these adventures
18:25 - Reflection on life’s transitions
21:05 - His concussion that caused temporary amnesia
24:15 - A common thread of his life’s transitions
26:00 - His trail name and how he got it
31:30 - His philosophy on adventure
34:15 - Picking up a new skill well into adulthood
36:45 - What’s next for him
37:20 - Advice for people who don’t see the light yet from their difficult experiences
39:40 - How people can learn more about him and support his adventures
40:00 - Who is going to play him in a Hollywood movie about his adventure
You can learn more about Moondog and his adventures by following him on Instagram @MoondogRoop.
See below for photos Moondog shared from his adventures.
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