"Inspirational and adventurous. A man from small-town Iowa tackles head-on the world's longest kayak race. We all should live this way!" --Brad Nagel, retired U.S. Navy SEAL and ultra triathlete
"Steve is one of an elite bunch of crazy athletes . . . They dream big and believe that life is not meant to be lived at half throttle but to be lived 'all in.' Steve is one of those rare characters, and this book will enthrall." --Lisa Tamati, professional ultra endurance athlete, author of two international bestselling books, motivational speaker, and running and mindset coach
"The day arrived, and the postman left the package. I wasn't disappointed. The book was fantastic!" --Rob Cassin, world record-holder--London to Paris Rowing Challenge and 2008 Yukon River Quest Champion Men's Pairs, Kayak Class
"This book is a must-read for all adventure seekers and all who love to live life to the fullest . . . Everyone should take a leaf out of Steve's book about the importance of grabbing the moment. The book is beautifully written and difficult to put down." --Carl Clinton, world record-holder--London to Paris Rowing Challenge and 2008 Yukon River Quest Champion Men's Pairs, Kayak Class
"I wasn't prepared for the impact Upside Down on the Yukon River would have on me. The kayaker in me was excited to read about his adventure in the longest kayak race in the world . . . The mother in me was deeply moved by his words. The adventurer in me was awakened, my human spirit encouraged and uplifted by his insightfulness about life and its struggles and triumphs." --Lori Money, ultra mother and 14ers hiker
"Steve's writing really makes you feel like you are on the journey with him . . . This book is for anyone [who wants] to get up 'off the couch' and just do something. Steve helps you realize life is worth living to the best of your potential." --Joyce Hagley, Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa alumna, yoga enthusiast, kayaker, and paddleboarder
"Steve . . . convey[s] the details of his adventures in a way that captivates and entertains. He shares the excitement, danger, and even . . . mundane aspects of ultra racing with humor and real human emotion. His books fuel the drive to continue to seek out and find my own adventures in life." --Sarah Cooper, 2017 Race Across America winner
"As an adventure-seeker myself, I could not put the book down . . . I was captivated by Steve's incredible mental, physical, and spiritual capacity. Steve's journey is, without a doubt, one of the most remarkable experiences of perseverance and grit in action!" --Lisa Smith-Batchen, adventurer and endurance athlete, endurance coach and teacher, motivational speaker, and race director
