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Cursing at Mountains

A page-turner that challenges readers to think more creatively about how to solve problems in their own lives. Deep life and leadership lessons served up in a captivating adventure yarn.

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The White Squall Podcast

One of my favorite things in life is having wonderful, thought-provoking conversations with incredible people. It is the stories of others that shape who we are. Because I love this so much I record them so you can benefit too.

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The White Squall Podcast dives deep into the incredible stories of extraordinary people who have faced seemingly impossible odds and come out on top — from modern-day explorers who have pushed — or been pushed — beyond their limits to educators, innovators, and radical thinkers disrupting outdated systems. Join host Brandon Kowallis as he examines how these raw human experiences have not only shape the lives of those who have lived them, but how their wisdom and insights can influence the trajectory of your own.

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About Me

Brandon Kowallis is the author and philosopher behind the books Cursing at Mountains and Fragile Frontiers. He is an active cave explorer and an award-winning cartographer and photographer. For over 10 years, he turned his role as a leader in higher education into a personal petri dish of experimentation. Equipped with a creative background, training in PMI project management, and certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he reinvented the high school/college bridge, caught the attention of educators across the nation, and made the work easier and more meaningful for himself and those around him. 

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Explore the Underground World of the Intermountain West

There are few places on this planet that remain untouched by human beings. In this stunning visual journey through the amazing world of caves of the Intermountain West, Brandon takes the reader on an underground tour of a subterranean wilderness that few people on Earth have walked, crawled, squeezed, or climbed.

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Explore Brandon’s FREE Courses

The three courses I wish I had when I seriously got into photography and project caving.

The Minimalist Foundational Photo Skills

Master the most fundamental skills you need to become an incredible photographer. This course was designed to prepare cavers for course #2, but applies to anyone who wants to become a better photographer.

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The Minimalist Cave Photographer

Master the skills you need to document some of the most incredible places on Earth . . . caves. This courses gives you the foundational skills you need to walk away with incredible photos beneath the surface of the Earth.

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The Minimalist Cave Cartographer

Stop scooping and start mapping. This course gives you the foundation for not only surveying caves, but also walks you though every step of creating beautiful cave maps using Compass and Adobe Illustrator.

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