THE UNKNOWN
ADVENTURER
A Story of Dreaming Big. Living Big, and Learning from Failure
Having failed the third grade, survived a traumatic car crash at 16 that led him to study theology and God in college, then moved to Hollywood to work with celebrities, before chasing the love of his life to Italy and filming a documentary in the Himalayas, the author has had experiences that have profoundly shaped his worldview. These experiences of venturing into the unknown have, over time, helped him carve a path and build a roadmap for transforming dreams into reality and understanding the value derived from those choices. Now, for the first time ever, he is sharing those experiences in an entertaining, enthralling, and jaw-dropping story that is bound to inspire you to dream big, take risks, and follow the path between the known and the unknown in your own life.
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ENDORSEMENTS
"Most of my youth was living the next house down from Barry Walton...the incredible imagination and extremely colorful creativity I saw constantly radiating out of the enormous personality of Barry was inspiring and has impacted me in significant ways throughout my entire life; so many decades later."
- Brian Leman, Childhood Friend, Marine; Desert Storm
"Barry Walton is a true adventurer. In the Himalayas I witnessed him relentlessly pursuing his craft, trying to get “the shot” whether that was in a crushing snow storm at 18,000 ft or on the back of a motorcycle...his passion for capturing and recording humans testing their potential in extreme circumstances is remarkable."
- Molly Sheridan, Author & Ultra Runner
"Looking back, I realize that during the filming of 'The Violin Ghetto', Barry was trying to uncover the meaning behind the most radical and courageous life choices...and to pursue their passions."
- Giorgio Priori, Director of "The Violin Ghetto"
"Through the lens of his camera, Barry would weave a cinematic tapestry – two documentaries in all – that would immortalize the madness of The High."
- Rajat Chauhan, Race Director of La Ultra The High
"Writing this book has been one of the greatest accomplishments in my life. I hope to inspire you to live out your dreams!"
- Author, Barry Walton
 School BusStanding in front of my elementary school bus (left to right: Mom, Kevin, Barry, Marissa). |  The Car CrashThe VW Beetle (aka Bug) that I rolled three times at the age of 16. |  Married on the MediterraneanStefania and I walking the back from the ceremony |  New York, New YorkStefania after immigrating to the USA. |  Costa RicaWhere Stefania and I first met on Playa Aviana the beach in Costa Rica. |  RomeMy first look at the Roman Forum a moment that changed my perspective on the world. |  EngagedThe photo taken after visiting the Eiffel Tower on our trip where we got engaged. |
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 NatGeo in AlaskaMy trip to Alaska to shoot an episode of the Weird, True and Freaky. |  Touring the BajaMy drive down the Baja Peninsula during my period of being a traveling junkie. |  Rhino at Santa Cruz IslandOur sailboat, Rhino, anchored off Santa Cruz Island on our way south towards Mexico. |  "Reaching Reality"Sitting in the V-birth in Rhino with my Sony FX 1 that I used to film my first documentary. |  The Wave at ChicahuaThe epic wave I took off on that changed my life. Arguably the best wave of my life. |  ZerosStanding at the spot where I learned to surf, called "Zeros," in front of Nicholas Canyon State Park. |  The Original TripStanding in front of the Jeep from left to right are Dennis, Dan, Zac, and Barry during the road trip through Mexico and Central America. |
 Marina del Ray, CaPushing back the hood on my 27' Catalina with my father looking on in Marina del Rey. |  Wynonna JuddSitting next to Wynonna Judd at the after party from the Kmart production shot in Nashville, TN. |  Bible CollegeGraduation day from Bible College, standing with my mother and father. |  Cliff JumpingTaylors Falls, MN—Launching off a 70-foot cliff with my college roommate Tonie looking on. |  The High PremiereStanding in the Main Art Theatre with my poster for "The High" on the day of my first premiere. |  The Lost CoastHiking out of the most epic surf spot on the California Coast, Big Flat. |  Backyard Tree TopPhoto from my mom's kitchen window of Barry climbing to the top of the backyard tree, with neighborhood friends looking on. |
 Reaching RealityBending down to capture the surf at a spot we discovered and named "Places Unknown" on Isla San Martín, MX. |  Filming, The HighBarry riding backwards through the Himalayas, capturing runners as they climb to Khardung La (18,300 ft). |  The Morey PlainsFilming the last scene of Mark's finish for "The High" at 14,000 feet in the Morey Plains. |  Emmy WinnerBarry after winning his Emmy Award for his one-time sports special that aired on Fox Sports, called "Singler_Love." |  Filming with JamesFilming recreations in the Himalayas dress as Mark Cockbain with James Heron. |  Screening, "The High"The screening of "The High: Making the Toughest Race on Earth" at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. |