UpaCreekwithNeil
From a flooded logging town beneath a hydroelectric dam to summits of the world’s highest peaks, Up a Creek with Neil brings you real stories from people who’ve lived boldly.
Hosted by Neil Amondson—a former high-climber, legislator, and global wanderer—this podcast dives into life’s turning points, unexpected adventures, and the wisdom that comes from experience.
You’ll hear from guests who’ve topped Everest, rebuilt after loss, and found meaning in places most never go.
Family-friendly, unfiltered, and rich with grit and humor—this is real life, well told.
UpaCreekwithNeil
Season 1, Episode 4 - "From Motocross Prodigy to Adaptive Golf Competitor" with Brock Leitner
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Brock Leitner grew up in Summerland, British Columbia, fueled by an unstoppable
drive for competition and speed. By age four, he was already racing motocross; by
sixteen, he had turned pro—competing across Canada and the U.S. in one of the
most demanding and dangerous sports on earth. In June 2022, a devastating accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Yet within months, Brock began redefining what it means to live with purpose. With determination, family support, and a deep faith in the next chapter, he discovered a new competitive outlet in adaptive golf.
Today, he travels across North America competing in elite events like the U.S.
Adaptive Open, inspiring others who face life-altering setbacks. Off the course, Brock remains an athlete at heart—a student of discipline, mindset, and resilience.
His story is one of courage, reinvention, and refusing to let circumstance define identity. “When one door closes, another opens.”
