Kurt Koontz

Project Camino

A former executive accustomed to a comfortable and somewhat predictable lifestyle, Kurt Koontz thought he was prepared for his 500 mile hike on the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. He never considered writing a book until he walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain in 2012. Those million steps were so compelling that he returned home and began writing and speaking about his life-changing adventures. His book, A Million Steps, embraces the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims from around the world. Part diary, part travelogue, A Million Steps is an inspirational journey within a journey all the way to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostéla and beyond. Kurt currently lives on a tree-lined creek in Boise and travels the country speaking about adventure travel, addiction and recovery, as well as corporate motivation. Check out how Kurt has taken the lessons of the Camino back home with him and how he has eradicated worry from his life.