Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor - known on the trail as the Texas Yeti - is an adventurer, author, & world traveler who gained recognition for a series of memoirs titled 'Real-life Adventures of the Texas Yeti'. His books have collectively earned 11 Kindle #1 Bestseller spots across six Amazon categories. Each narrative draws from his personal journals, offering readers a raw, introspective look at his experiences & the lessons they’ve taught him about life, purpose, & resilience. His work resonates as a call to break free from conventional routines, blending humor, honesty, & a rugged individualism that sets him apart as a modern-day mountain man.

A former technology executive, Taylor reinvented himself in his late 50s by pursuing extraordinary personal challenges. One of his most notable feats was solo trekking across the Rocky Mountains in winter, retracing the route of Lewis & Clark, which he documented in his first book, "Lost on Purpose". This debut work became a Kindle #1 Bestseller in multiple categories, including Adventure Travel, Solo Travel, Mountaineering, & Extreme Sports. Taylor’s adventures are characterized by their authenticity & daring; he inspires readers to embrace adventure in THEIR lives... no matter their age or circumstance.