In this conversation, Frank Wolf discusses his love for exploration and the wilderness. He shares his passion for creating routes in obscure areas and the joy of the journey itself. 

Frank emphasizes the importance of simplicity and living in the present moment. He also talks about the significance of learning from indigenous cultures and preserving oral history. Frank's experiences in the wilderness have allowed him to get to know himself better and find contentment in a simple life. 

Frank shares his experiences encountering polar bears, embarking on solo kayaking journeys, and reflecting on the joys of solo travel. He also discusses his upcoming book, Two Springs, One Summer, which delves into his expeditions and personal reflections. 

Frank emphasizes the importance of being present in nature and the transformative power of wilderness experiences. He also highlights the love of the cold and the role it plays in his adventures. 

Takeaways:
- Embrace simplicity and strip away mental clutter for a clearer and more creative mindset.
- Learn from indigenous cultures and value their generational knowledge.
- Find what you love and make it work, regardless of financial gain or societal expectations.

Biography:

Frank Wolf is a Canadian adventurer, writer, photographer, and environmentalist. He is known for feature magazine articles and films that document wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North. 

His journeys include being the first to canoe across Canada in one season, cycling 2,000 km on the Yukon River to the Bering sea in winter, skiing across Baffin Island, rowing the Northwest Passage, and circumnavigating Vancouver Island by kayak. He was named One of Canada's 90 Greatest Explorers of All Time by Canadian Geographic Magazine and one of Canada's Top Ten Adventurers by Explore Magazine. 

His first book of adventures - Lines on a Map - was published in October 2018 by RMB.

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