Track Your Life with Boyd Varty Enter the Wild One
Jan 22, 2026
A desert tracking expedition into Namibia and the mysterious desert lions of the Skeleton Coast. The logistics and unpredictability of following faint tracks across harsh terrain. Reflections on fatherhood, balancing steady presence with a wild, alive way of being. The power of solitude, friendship, and entering nature’s unplannable rhythms.
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Unplanned Desert Expedition To Find Skeleton Coast Lions
- Boyd Varty recounts planning a desert expedition with friends James and Alex to find Namibia's desert-adapted lions along the Skeleton Coast.
- They face logistical uncertainty after their local lion researcher goes offline and a recent lion attack raises safety concerns.
Recent Lion Attack Complicates The Trip
- Boyd mentions a recent tragic lion attack where a tourist was pounced while exiting a rooftop tent at dawn.
- The incident complicates their trip and prompts part of their investigation into lion behavior there.
Wild One Reveals Purpose And Mission
- Boyd defines the "wild one" as a latent primal energy that reveals purpose and mission when accessed.
- He suggests being closer to this energy helps you know your unique mission and fullest expression.