Broadcasting from Utah
When students struggle to finish high school or feel stuck in college, it’s easy to lose hope, withdraw, and give up. But what if there were other paths forward? Today, Andrew is joined by his friend and business partner Allan Capp to talk about their unique adventure therapy program, PureLife Adventure Costa Rica. Allan is passionate about helping young people who haven’t quite fit into the traditional education system – something he relates to personally.
In this episode, Andrew and Allan discuss how schools are increasingly supportive of gap semester and gap year programs like PureLife, which allow students to earn the credits they need to graduate while also surfing, living without personal electronics, and building community with peers who’ve faced similar challenges. This conversation highlights not only the incredible experiences offered at PureLife Adventure Costa Rica but also brings hope to students and parents alike: success doesn’t always come from a traditional classroom. There are other ways forward.
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Andrew Taylor Website: Octagonmentoring.com
PureLife Adventure: https://www.purelifeadventure.com/
Meet Allan Capp: https://www.purelifeadventure.com/about-us/team/
Allan’s passion for adventure started at an early age. Whether it be surfing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fishing or mountain biking, Allan feels most alive when he’s active and connected to nature. He began working in the outdoor industry over 15 years ago. Allan discovered wilderness and adventure therapy, and worked for years as a guide, leading backcountry expeditions and adventure activities. He eventually moved into program management and leadership, and has worked with numerous programs over the years. A jack-of-all-trades, Allan is also a certified yoga teacher.Allan has spent years surfing and exploring Latin America, including Mexico, Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, and Peru. He initially came to Costa Rica in 2006, and fell in love with the country and the “pura vida” culture.In 2018 he was invited to Pure Life to do an assessment and provide feedback for the program. He was impressed with the program, and is now an owner who is very involved in every aspect of the day to day operations.
