Hi, I’m Blake. Welcome to my little corner of the web.
🐿️ In a nutshell
I’m a traveling writer who designs and leads teen adventure programs.
I believe that a surprising number of kids don’t need school to become happy, competent, successful adults—an idea I’ve expressed through my books, podcast, talks, and projects.
Right now, I’m exploring the question of how to build an adventurous life in one’s twenties. Also:
- Organizing a Patagonia retreat for 16- to 20-year-olds (Feb-Mar 2023)
- Scheming hiking adventures in the western USA (Apr-Jun 2023)
- Offering a month-long teen trip to Berlin (Oct 2023)
- Planning a South American bike adventure (Dec 2023+)
40 years old. California native, no permanent home base. Owner of two touring bicycles and zero cars.
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✍️ Recent posts
- 2022 in Review
- Notes on Adventure (stand-alone series)
- You Don’t Have to Go to Work
- Does Unschooling Prepare Children for the World of Tomorrow?
- Around Lake Tahoe in 8 Days
🌎 Current location
📍 Where to run into me
- El Chaltén, Argentina (Feb/Mar 2023)
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (April 2023)
- Paonia, Colorado (May 2023)
- SF Bay Area (June 2023)
🧐 About this site
Blake Boles dot com is both a personal and professional site. Enjoy the nooks and crannies. Write anytime.
📸 Tahoe Rim Trail, 2021 (by Anthony Cupaiuolo)