About Beau Miles

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Beau spent his childhood looking for golf balls, secretly hoping to find a body part in the swamps and marshes. He still looks in odd places for much the same thing (and feeling). Being redhead means that sunscreen, big hats and old business shirts cloak him during outdoor life. He likes baths more than showers, homemade wine and licorice. By god he likes licorice.

Running a marathon in a luxury hotel

When I asked the manager of a five star hotel in Seattle if I could run a marathon around the hallways and stairwells, conference room and lobby, pool deck and bar and anywhere else that was vaguely runnable, I was shocked when she said yes. I even asked if she was sure. ‘Yes, that’ll be fine. Just…

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Making a wooden raft to paddle a Canadian river

I’ve lived in Canada before, but I never went rafting, and I’ve never actually built a raft. This first is right where I want to be; in the outdoors, hunting down wood, building something, completely immersed. Joining me on the river is Dave, a local river guide who turns out to be an immensely lik…

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This is what I thought while skydiving

Helen gave me a skydive for my 40th Birthday, but the business went bust during Covid, so I didn’t get to jump. A few years later I decided to give it a go. It’s not really my thing in some respects- spending so much money on a quick thrill. But I also love the idea of freefall. This is my experien…

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