Autor/-in: Stephan Kesting

Stephan Kesting. is an adventurer, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and a firefighter. He has traversed the Canadian North for over forty years, both on his own and as a guide. He has a Masters degree in biology from McGill University, which has informed and deepened his appreciation of the natural world. As a firefighter for over twenty-five years, Stephan has been commended for his courage, being awarded the Canadian National Medal for Bravery. He has been published in canoeing anthologies, is the author of several jiu-jitsu instructional books, and has written thousands of online and magazine articles in the martial arts and outdoor adventure space. Follow Stephan on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Threads, or via his popular podcast The Strenuous Life with Stephan Kesting. He lives in British Columbia with his family.