As reported in the Central Penn Business Journal:

”Doug Crytzer will take you into the woods and out of your comfort zone. In the process, you'll learn something about the environment and something about yourself.”

That is the mission of American Adventure Sports, LLC  Doug Crytzer's business!

Doug grew up on a farm in western Pennsylvania. Riding horses by the time he was 5-years old, he credits his parents, Robert and Colleen, for allowing him to explore and experience the wilderness from a very young age. By the time he was 12-years old he had several technical climbs and cave explorations under his belt. Following high school he tried his hand as a professional cowboy.

Doug, who went on to become an Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne and compete on American Gladiators during its first incarnation, is a life-long adventurer.

He is now the father of two children – Scott, who is a whitewater rafting guide, currently serving in the Army in Iraq, and Ashley, who is an avid athlete and a freshman in college. The whole family surfs, kayaks, snowboards, and enjoys nature together.

A professional adventure racer and veteran of more than 70 races, Doug founded American Adventure Sports, LLC. He now designs and produces some of the most challenging races in the country, as well as customized corporate adventure, team-building and wellness packages.

Doug has a theory about adventure racers:
"These are the toughest athletes I've ever met, period," Crytzer said. "I've seen the cuts, the bruises, the breaks. The only difference is that they don't run to the sidelines and suck oxygen or see a trainer. They pull out a first-aid kit, patch each other up and keep moving. It's really a cutting-edge sport, and I do think it will continue to grow."