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The most exciting woman on earth

You know that Dos Equis beer commercial featuring 'the most interesting man in the word?' Well I think I might have found the most interesting woman on earth.

Lesley Carter is, what I would call an Extreme Traveler. She's been to 33 countries, with "no intention of stopping there", despite being 7 months pregnant now. She Has tried just about every sport imaginable including white-water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, bungee jumping, rock climbing, dog sledding, base jumping, kayaking, surfing, boogie boarding, rappelling, and caving. Whew! I got exhausted just reading the list.

In her words she has "tried every "bucketlist" adventure I could imagine." And she really means it. On her wedding day, in Jamaica mind you, she even managed to work in some rock climbing, followed by, now get this, a trapeze act in her gown!

Living life to the fullest

The travels of an Adventure expert

Adventure Travel

Bungee Jumping, isn't that just falling?

A Bridge to Nowhere

Bungee JumpHo-Hum, another day in the life of Lesley as she bungee jumps off the top of a bridge in in Angeles National Forest. She says that the 'Bridge to nowhere' as it's called, see the link below, is set deep in the San Gabriel Canyon and is a rough, 5 mile hike over tough terrain to get to. And that's before you throw yourself off this thing!

Note: For those of you that don't know what bungee jumping is, you tie what is basically a giant rubber band around your feet and, with no other safety equipment what so ever, you just jump off of stuff. Like bridges.

Bungee Links

CLICK HERE to jump off of stuff
CLICK HERE to read the full account of Lesley's Bungee adventure

Sky Diving in San Diego

A 13,000 foot leap of faith

Sky Diving in San DiegoThey must be some silver tongued, charming devils over there at Sky Diving San Diego because they keep handing people, what appears to be a child's back pack, and then tell them to leap out of a plane! And people do it! Now, maybe if the plane was on fire I could see that making sense but even then I'd probably try to ride it out to the bitter end. But not Lesley, she just goes ahead and hops right on out the door like she's getting out of a cab to go to dinner. I'm starting to think she might bee a little 'touched' in the head as my grandmother used to say.

When asked what she liked better about sky diving over bungee jumping, Lesley responded "I fall for longer." How long, exactly, does one fall for when sky diving, you ask? Over SIXTY seconds. That's an awful long time to think about what might go wrong. Oh, did I mention that she was falling at the rate of 120 miles per hour too? Hasn't this girl heard of TV? Ya know, put in a DVD, pour a little wine, relax? Not for her I guess.

Sky Diving Links

CLICK HERE for Sky Dive San Diego
CLICK HERE to read Lesley's own words

Best wife ever!

Air Combat USA

Air Combat USA dog fight Although she's not MY wife, I can still certainly appreciate that Lesley sure knows how to be a good wife. For their first anniversary Lesley got Rich, her husband, the "Top Gun" experience at Air Combat USA. It was one of his dreams to be a fighter pilot and engage in aerial dog fights so this amazing woman made that dream come true for him. She said "It costs $1,300 but the experience is priceless!" Hey, Lesley, are there any more like you at home? A sister, perhaps?

Based in Fullerton, California, Air Combat USA is the original civilian dogfighting school anywhere in the world and they provide their clients with the experience of flying real fighters, accompanied, of course, by licensed fighter pilots. They even capture your entire experience on hi-resolution cameras for you to enjoy later.

To read the full, detailed account of Rich's day as an 'Ace' follow the link below.

Fighter Pilot for a day

CLICK HERE for Air Combat USA
CLICK HERE for Rich's Day as an 'Ace'.

Paragliding in Southern California

Look, up in the sky, is that Lesley?

Paragliding

Why did you decide to try paragliding, Lesley?
Leslie: "Because I wasn't ready for a solo sky dive but I wanted the power of controlling the parachute."
Well that makes sense. So off into the air like a bird she took. Paragliding has always reminded me of flamingos. Gawky yet oddly graceful. The good people at Eagle Paragliding were kind enough to strap a giant kite to her back, gave her a radio in case something went wrong...I assume they all wanted to run out with binoculars and watch the results if something did go poorly for her? But, again, this crazy gal loved the experience.

If you want to know which one she loved the best, read her blog in the link below.

Paragliding Links

CLICK HERE to go paragliding
CLICK HERE to tell Lesley she's nuts

The Lesley Carter 1 Year Challenge

Are you a Real woman?

Real Women Challenge

Lesley Carter, the amazing woman featured in this article, just recently popped up on my radar and I've been thinking about her a lot. It's not very oftebn you find someone with such an unquenchable passion for life and the drive to live life to the fullest so, when you do find someone like that, it makes you think. And what I've been thinking is that Lesley needs a new challenge so I am, very publibly, throwing down the gauntlet. Here's the challenge, I believe that Lesley can, in just one year, accomplish the following goals:

1) Have her own show.
2) Become one of the most recognized and respected spokespeople around.
3) Become a houshold name in America.

Does that sound crazy for just one short year? What do you think? Do you think lesley can pulll it off? Vote at the bottom of the page to show her your support.

Have her own show

Your YouTube audience is waiting, Lesley

you tube channelLesley, I challenge you to start your own Youtube show called Lesley Carter's Real Women. In this show you would challenge women to do things they have always wanted to do but have never been brave enough to try. Things like sky diving, bungee jumping, etc. You would follow these women, interview them and film them as they break out of their comfort zones and prove that they are, in fact, Real Women. Filmed in a raw, real fashion, the production costs could be kept very low. The challenge could be made to your existing subscriber base for the first draft of participants.

Be a spokesperson

Lesley you are the brand

Lesley Carter

Using your new show, blog, Facebook network and the slogan Real Women, I challenge you Lesley to attract sponsorship deals and promote herself as the spokesperson for women everywhere. I see a world with Lesley billboards dotting the city skyline. The billboard featured above for example or one saying "Real Women set themselves free at Sky Diving San Diego", a company that I'm sure would love to be seen as the friend of all women. What existing spokesperson could compare? Who's been to more countries or had more adventures or who is more Real than our girl Lesle? No one. Promoted properly, there are a lot of companies that I'm betting would be chomping at the bit to support her.

Become a household name in America

"Have you seen that adventure chick, Lesley Carter? She's awesome!"

It's a Lesley Carter future I fortell where women will be inspired by her to do things things they never thought they could and men will say things like "Now this is what women's sports is supposed to be like!" Lesley, you've already inspired so many of us and shown us all that life is an active thing that should be cherished and lived to the fullest so take us to the next level and broaden your audience. I want to see little girls talking about what extreme travel experiences they are going to have when they grow up while they skip along in their Real Women brand shoes.
What do you say, Lesley? Will you, with the support of your fans, take up the challege? I'm betting that by January of next year you can have achieved these three goals and much more if you want to. Are you Real Woman enough? If you are, report this article to your blog announcing your intent and asking for the help of your fans and watch us all rally to your assistance.

Countdown to The 1 Year Lesley Carter Challenge ends in...

The 1 Year Lesley Carter Challenge ends in...: January 1, 2013

Can Lesley do it?

Is she a Real Woman?

She can't do it alone, people, Lesley needs the help of us, her fans, so let's make sure she knows that we want this and that we will be there to support her every step of the way. Vote below, post on her blog page (link below) and join me in shouting out "We want more Lesley!"

Do you think Lesley can achieve these 3 goals in 1 year?

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Hell yes!

LaraineRose says:

Yes, with a little help from her friends.

Posted February 21, 2012

OhMe says:

She sounds like someone who can do whatever she sets out to do.

Posted February 16, 2012

Aquavel says:

She can definitely do it if she wants to do it. Has she said she would take up the challenge?

Posted February 16, 2012

ContractorBasics says:

Absolutely, positively. How many opportunities come by like this? Hope she takes advantage of it.

Posted February 08, 2012

CinemaProfound/Sidney Peck says:

I would never tell ANYONE that they can't reach their goals. So, yes, I think she can!

Posted February 04, 2012

cffutah says:

Why not.

Posted February 01, 2012

Thrinsdream says:

I honestly think if you want something bad enough, you'll get it and this superb woman seems to get, do and be exactly what she wants. EXCELLENT

Posted February 01, 2012

conqueranycourse says:

Gosh! I really want to try something like this,,

Posted January 31, 2012

agoofyidea says:

She can obviously do anything!

Posted January 29, 2012

ikoniatis says:

Go for it Lesley!

Posted January 28, 2012

Rich Meyers says:

This woman can do anything! We need more people on this planet like Lesley.
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Posted January 27, 2012

simmie annandale says:

Why not! I discovered her blog recently and she lights up my life!

Posted January 26, 2012

JackieSonia says:

You go girl!!

Posted January 25, 2012

Jerri H. says:

Of course Lesley can do it!

Posted January 24, 2012

HenryPratte says:

Come on, Lesley,, you can do it!

Posted January 24, 2012

rockhardtreats1 says:

If you have a passion for excitement, then this article will serve as inspiration for leading an exciting life filled with your cravings

Posted January 24, 2012

ThomasGeleta says:

That's a really interesting idea.

Posted January 23, 2012

RubyNuWave says:

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Posted January 23, 2012

dianescoffeeclub says:

That would be a really fun show.

Posted January 23, 2012

Marilynnuwave says:

Lesley, PLEASE do it! I want to be on your show!!

Posted January 23, 2012

kayakking says:

YouTube channel is a GREAT idea.

Posted January 23, 2012

TerryClark says:

I hope she does it, that would be amazing.

Posted January 23, 2012

tomnuwave says:

I'd definitely watch that

Posted January 23, 2012

BoatManFun says:

That's a great idea!

Posted January 23, 2012

I'm skeptical but I'd sure like to see her try!

mihgasper says:

We'll see...

Posted February 13, 2012

CruiseReady says:

I think I would just like to watch and see what happens.

Posted January 25, 2012

EL says:

First, I have to say, that yes, she is amazing !
However... I believe she lives in California now... and California is the number one place where millions of people move to, on regular basis to achieve very similar goals .. almost every waiter/bartender in California wants to have his/her own show, book and be rich and famous : ) ...

so the "numbers" are against her... but, anyone who wants something bad enough, has nothing to loose, has thick enough skin to to play the "biz" game and willing to sacrifice a bunch of things.. then I don't see why it would be unachievable.. especially for a daredevil like her..

go Lesley!

Posted January 24, 2012

MargaretSemon says:

She's pretty incredible and I think she could do it, it's definitely possible. But will she?

Posted January 23, 2012

 

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