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Hello, and Welcome…

Introducing Stan Havlick: Adventurer, Speaker & Philanthropist

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Stan Havlick is the first person to bicycle across six continents, completing a fourteen-year quest to cycle nearly 20,000 miles coast-to-coast across all of earth’s six bikeable continuous land masses. Three years later, Stan cycled around the perimeter of Iceland. These arduous and physically demanding expeditions were a benefit for the Colorado Cancer Foundation.

Stan’s other passion is climbing. He is a ski instructor, triathlete, and mountaineer. He has climbed in the Himalaya, Karakorum, on Denali in Alaska, the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Stanley in Uganda’s Rwenzori Range, Mount Elbrus in Russia, Aconcagua in Argentina, and all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks, the fabled Fourteeners.

Join us as Stan shares his tales and photos of his extraordinary adventures and unique cultural experiences. His inspirational and entertaining shows thrill audiences young and old. Stan will also devote a portion of the program to answering questions you may have about the wonderful world of travel.

Wonders of the Open Road: Six Transcontinental Bicycle Expeditions and More

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Wonders of the Open Road: Earth View Adventures

A portion of this presentation focuses on various hardships and challenges of traveling and cycling across the six bikeable continents of the world. For example border crossings, bike maintenance/repairs, language barriers, aggressive wildlife, and also…

Wonders of the Open Road: Introduction

Stan Havlick never knew that with one touch of his rear bicycle wheel into the Pacific Ocean in California, a 14-year journey would take his front wheel to the west coast of the Caspian Sea in Russia. Stan’s six…

Wonders of the Open Road: Iceland

In May 2014, Stan Havlick, Rick Compton, Dwayne Bergeron and Brendan McGuire began their nearly 1,000-mile expedition near the Atlantic Ocean on the southwest coast of Iceland. For three weeks, the team battled fierce winds, thick fog, perpetual rain and mountainous terrain…

Wonders of the Open Road: Antarctica

On November 25th, 2009, Stan Havlick dipped his front and back wheels into Neko Harbor off Andvord Bay on the Peninsula of the Antarctic Continent. This small harbor indents the eastern shore of Andvord Bay and lies…

Wonders of the Open Road: Europe

In May, 2006, Stan Havlick, Rick Compton, Mike Thompson, and Shane Cole dipped their back wheels into the North Sea off the Atlantic Ocean on the Northwest Coast of the Netherlands. Two months and…

Wonders of the Open Road: Africa

In March, 2004, Stan Havlick, Dan Foster, Joe Foster, and Garry Kijan dipped their back wheels into the Atlantic Ocean on the shore of South Africa near Capet Town. Nearly two months and three thousand…

Wonders of the Open Road: South America

In September, 2001, Stan Havlick, John Stone, Dwayne Bergeron, and Rob Lewis dipped their back wheels into the Pacific Ocean. Nearly six weeks and three thousand miles later they dipped their front wheels into…

Wonders of the Open Road: Asia

In June, 1999, Stan Havlick, John Rickauer, Mark Snyder, and Dan Chen, who joined the team at the Chinese Border, dipped their back wheels into the Caspian Sea on the shores of Turkmenistan. Nearly two months…

Wonders of the Open Road: Australia

In April, 1996, Stan Havlick, Chuck Sanson, and Drew Juen dipped their back wheels into the Indian Ocean near Perth Australia. Thirty-six days and nearly three thousand miles later, they dipped their front wheels into…

Wonders of the Open Road: North America

In May, 1992 Boulderite Stan Havlick and his son, Justin, dipped their bicycle wheels into the Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica, on the California Coast. Forty days, eleven states, and over three thousand miles later…

Life on the Edge: Climbing Mountains and Exploring Wilderness Across the Atlas

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Escape the Ordinary: The Yukon

In September, 2015, Stan Havlick and his wife, Margaret, ventured into the heart of the Yukon of Northern Canada. This large and pristine territory of over 186,000 square miles has a population of only 37,000 people of which 27,000...

The Wonders of Denali and Aconcagua

Join Stan for a fun-filled evening of slides on trekking and climbing on Denali, Alaska and Aconcagua in Argentina. Stroll the warm, inviting beaches of Western Chile and experience the friendliness of the Chilean people…

Canoeing Sheenjek: Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge

Tucked into a remote corner of northeast Alaska, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is a place where wilderness can be experienced on an epic scale, encompassing over 19 million acres. It is a place of discovery and…

Climbing in the Himalaya & Karakorum of Pakistan

In May, 1997, Erik and Stan Havlick and nine other climbers ventured up the Baltoro Glacier in the highest Karakorum in northern Pakistan, one of the most rugged and remote regions in the world. The team climbed to raise…

World-Wide Travels : Exploring Unique Places & Cultures Around the Globe

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Ends of the Earth: On Seven Continents

For over half a century, Stan Havlick has lived or traveled on all seven continents. A number of his world adventures and expeditions benefited the Colorado Cancer Foundation. His presentation, Ends of the Earth, includes…

Explore the Arctic of Northern Alaska

What are your thoughts when you hear the word Arctic? Snow, ice, polar bears, darkness, global warming? Join Stan Havlick and his wife Margaret as they venture into this pristine, yet rapidly changing region of our…

Northern Exposure: Norway, Beyond the Arctic Circle

Join Stan for a fun-filled evening of slides on traveling and trekking in Norway and the Arctic. Explore Oslo's Vigeland Sculpture Park, Roald Amundsen's ship the Fram, Thor Heyerdahl's raft Kon-Tiki, the Sami culture in…

81 Degrees North: Above the Arctic Circle

In the fall of 2023, Stan and his wife, Margaret, travelled high above the Arctic Circle (81 Degrees North). The expedition included the spectacular eastern coast of Greenland and a chance to explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and deep fjords…

Galapagos: Islands That Changed the World

Rugged and rocky, delicate and fragile, strange but beautiful, the Galapagos archipelago is one of the most unique places on our planet. Its climate and geology plus its diverse fauna and flora play important roles in...

Monks to Monkeys: Savor Japan

Japan is a must see and you should consider a visit to this wonderful country as a strong candidate for your bucket list. Japan is rich in Asian culture, has great cuisine, and Japanese hospitality is second to none…

Viva Cuba: A Cultural Adventure

So near, yet oh so far! Cuba, a mere 90 miles or an hour by air, but an eternity in terms of economic progression. In the winter of 2014, Stan Havlick and 15 members of the Boulder-Cuba Sister City Organization (BOCUSCO) journeyed…

Explore Ireland: The Emerald Jewel

A special treat was visiting Annascall, the home of Tom Crean, the famous Antarctic explorer who was a member of three major polar expeditions in the early 1900s. The Ballycarberry Castle, Kylemore Abby, Cliffs of Mohr, Trinity College with...

Pura Vita: The Osa of Costa Rica

in the Spring of 2012, Stan Havlick and five family members journeyed into the heart of the Osa Peninsula in Southwest Costa Rica. One third of the Peninsula is dedicated to the remote and beautiful Corcovado National Park.

Yellowstone in Winter: A Trilogy

Thinking of a neat snowshoe or ski trek this winter or next? Join Stan for an informative and fun filled evening as he shares photos and stories of his three Christmas expeditions (2007-2011) trekking over 100 miles…

Go For It Adventures

Cycling & ClimbingAround the World for Charity

Hello, and Welcome…

Introducing Stan Havlick: Adventurer, Speaker & Philanthropist

Wonders of the Open Road: Six Transcontinental Bicycle Expeditions and More

Life on the Edge: Climbing Mountains and Exploring Wilderness Across the Atlas

World-Wide Travels : Exploring Unique Places & Cultures Around the Globe

“It is with gratitude to my long-time friend, esteemed mountaineer, Gerry Roach, that I present this new website, built on a foundation of information he curated for many years.” - Stan Havlick

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