Surf the Woods: The Ordinary Man's Trail Map to the Extraordinary Life

Are you getting the most out of your life? This book will give you the tools and renewed hope to make your dreams a reality. Surf the Woods tells Holt Condren's fascinating story as a successful business owner in pursuit of his dream to build a profitable business while pursuing his passion as a mountaineer. Holt tells his gripping 5-year story of passion, pain, and perseverance leading a group of explorers up Turkey's, 17,000 foot Mount Ararat to find the remains of Noah's Ark. Weaved throughout this page turning book are the simple principles he uses to establish and maintain success as a leader in pursuit of his dreams. Two-time professional football MVP, Kurt Warner says, "Holt's style will keep you engaged page after page and ultimately guide you to living up to your God-given potential."

Holt Condren is a successful entrepreneur, author, adventurer, and gifted storyteller. He founded the Ink Team in 1988, which specializes in designing and decorating apparel for organizations across America. In 2025, Ink was recognized in the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.   As an adventurer, Holt served as the lead mountaineer on a team of scientists and archaeologists exploring Turkey's Mount Ararat, searching for scientific evidence of the true location of Noah's Ark. His team's journey is featured in the 2015 documentary Finding Noah. Holt's book, Surf the Woods, chronicles his many adventures and the lessons learned about living a God-inspired life.  Leveraging his unique blend of business acumen and adventurous spirit, Holt co-founded Surf the Woods, an organization dedicated to helping others confront their fears and pursue their God-inspired dreams. He is a proud father of six and currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his wife, Sara.