•  brian maass

  • Unique Experiences

    I've been investing in unique shared experiences for the last 25+ years. It started with my wife and includes our family, our friends and our kids. I'm hoping the memory of these shared experiences will provide long lasting memories (for decades) for not only me but my family and friends. These types of adventures / activities / events are great but true happiness comes from also being present for the small, everyday activities.

    Adventures / Activities - kayking, mountain climbing, sailing, ziplining, tubing, parasailing, snorkeling, mountain biking, bungee jumping, shooting guns, lasso, bow and arrow, throwing hatchets, horseback riding, safaris, geysers, white water rafting, whale watching, bull rides, blue angels, biking, hawaiian luau and catamaran sailing.

    Events (Concerts / Sports / Plays) - attended Superbowl XLV, watched the US win the Ryder Cup, went to a soccer game in London, hot passes (in the pits) during a nascar race, attended the Symphony Ball, played golf in a pro/am, watched the rockettes christmas show, 10+ broadway shows in NYC and Hamilton in Chicago, lots of concerts including the dueling pianos of Elton John and Billy Joel as well as Tom Petty, etc.

    Other Unique Life Experiences - from eating at chef's tables, having my face on the Nasdaq screens in Times Square, brewing beer with freinds, curling and fantasy football leagues, seeing the Northern Lights, being able to juggle, etc.

  • Adventures

    Mountain Climbing - Summit Whistler via Ferrata (Canada) - August 2022

    e-biking around Whistler, British Columbia, Canada - August 2022

    Snorkeling with Starfish / Sailboat ride (island off Dominican Republic) - April 2022

    Canyoneering in Slot Canyons (near Zions National Park, Utah) - March 2022

    Staying/sleeping in a Yurt (Utah) - March 2022

    Hiking at the Grand Canyon - March 2022

    Snowmobiling with kids at the Cabin - Feb 2019-2022

    Spelunking (caving) in Branson, MO - April 2021

    Ziplining as a family in Branson, MO - March 2021

    Riding on a segway with the kids (Fort Myers, FL) - March 2019

    Kayaking down Minnehaha Creek with friends - July 2018

    wendella river cruise in Chicago - June 2018

    Kayaking with Dolphins (Foley Beach, SC) - September 2017

    Tubing down a river with kids and family friends - July 2016

    downhill mountain biking with nathan and friends - July 2016

    Horseback to deserted town with kids to shoot Guns, lasso, bow and arrow hatchets - March 2016

    Horseback riding to deserted town (AZ) - March 2016

    Extreme Jeeping in Moab, Utah - June 2015

    Hiking the Fiery Furnance in Arches National Park - June 2015

    Hiking to Delicate Arch (Arches National Park) - June 2015

    Horseback Riding in Jackson Hole (Wyoming) - June 2015

    Hiking to Mesa Arch (Canyonlands National Park) - June 2015

    watching Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park - June 2015

    White Water Rafting down Colorado River - June 2015

    Airboat Alligator Ride (Everglades National Park) - March 2014

    Flying in on Float Plane to fish in Canada - June 2013, 2014, 2015

    Horseback riding (RMNP) Estes Park, CO - August 2014

    Whale watching tour with kids (US and Canada) - August 2012 and August 2022

    Hiked to the worlds largest Spruce Tree in Quinault Rain Forest - Aug 2012

    Experience fish thwoing at Pikes Market - Seattle, WA - August 2012

    Hike Around Hurricane ridge (olympic National park) - August 2012

    Visiting / Swimming in Sol Duc Hot Springs (WA) - August 2012

    See Blue Angels perform strategic flying manuvers - August 2012

    Exploring / hiking around a volcano (Mt Rainer, WA) - August 2012

    attend midwests largest bull ride - July 2012

    See Queens Jubilee in London, England - June 2012

    Hiking in the rain forest (El Yunque - Puerto Rico) - February 2012

    Swimming with Giant Sea Turles (Puerto Rico) - February 2012

    Exploring/ visiting the forts in San Juan - Febuary 2012

    Kayaking in Bioluminescent Bay at night (Puerto Rico) - February 2012

    Biking the Canyon Valley Trail (Red wing, MN) - September 2011

    Hiking Harney Peak (7,244 ft) in Custer State Park, SD - June 2011

     Visit Mount Rushmore - June 2011

    Buffalo Safari (Custer State Park, SD) - June 2011

    Maass family was the "I can Camp" family for MN DNR publications (TV, Print, Website) - 2011+

    Hike in the Badlands National Park - May 2011

    Learning how to curl at Friend's birthday party (Mankato, MN) - March 2011

    Snowmobiling with friends in Alexandria, MN - Feb 2011

    Explore Bata Caves in Malaysia - Jan 2011

    Winter Camping with Friends (Jay Cooke State Park) - January 2011

    Carriage Ride in NYC - December 2004

     Golfing at Waikele in Hawaii - May 2003

    Attend authentic Luau in Hawaii (2X) - May 2003 and Dec 1998

    Go catamaran sailing (FL, CA, Hawaii) - key west - April 2002 Hawaii 1998/2003 - CA 2003

    Visited the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu which is know for best surfing in the world. Competition ended due to high winds as we arrived.

    Driving the road to Hana in a jeep (Maui, Hawaii) - December 1998

    parasailing in Hawaii - December 1998

     watch sunrise at Halleakala in Maui, Hawaii - December 1998

    Snorkeling at Molokini Crater (Maui, Hawaii) - December 1998

    Boating into Waterfall of Niagra Falls, NY - June 1995

    Bungee jumping in South Padre Island (TX) - early 1990s

  • Events / Concerts / Plays

    Soul Asylum - State Fair Leine Lodge - played 20 songs - September 2023

    Pearl Jam - Excel Energy Center - played 24 songs - August 2023

     

    Seeing Top Gun Maverick Movie with friends - May 2022

    going to the Thomas Rhett concert - September 2019

    playing in a LPGA pro/am golf event at Hazeltine with pro (Minjee Lee) - Summer 2019

    Toad the wet sprocket concert with friends (June 2019)

    attend P!NK concert - May 2019

    Attend Kelly Clarkson concert - February 2019

    Watched Rockettes Christmas show in Radio City Music Hall, NYC - December 2018

    saw 2 broadway plays (The Lion King and Mean Girls) - December 2018

    Attend Justin Timberlake Concert - September 2018

    Attend Toby Keith concert at Beach Bash in Wayzata - September 2018

    saw Bodeans at MN state fair - leine Lodge - August 2018

    attend Luke Bryan concert - July 2018

    attned Def Leopard concert - July 2018

    Saw Hamilton with kids in Chicago - June 2018

    attend Bon Jovi conert - April 2018

    attended gospel brunch at Red Rooster (NYC) - December 2017

    saw 3 broadway plays in NYC (Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Hello Dolly! (with Bette Midler) - December 2017

    Attend Imagine Dragons concert - October 2017

    attend U2 at US Bank Stadium - September 2017

    Attend Ed Sheeran concert - July 2017

    Watch US win Ryder Cup at Final Day competition at Hazeline National Golf Club - October 201 6

    Attend Mumford and Sons concert - April 2016

    Hot Passes for Nascar Race with my dad (in the pits during the race) - Chicagoland Speedway - September 2015 - Denny Hamlin Wins (FedEx #11)

    attend Luke Bryan concert at TCF Bank Stadium - June 2015

    Watched nightime electric parade at Disney - April 2013

    Front row seats for Disney on Ice - March 2013

    Attended Superbowl XL (45) Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers - February 2011 - Watched Bart Starr celebrate Green Bay touchdowns in suite next to ours. Lots of stars - watched an interview of Jennifer Anniston and Adam Sandler before the game.

    Watched performance by Black Eyed Peas, Guns n Roses guitarist Slash joined Fergie for a cover of “Sweet Child O’Mine” and Usher made an appearance to perform “OMG” with will.i.am. (half-time show for Superbowl 45) - Feburary 2011

    attend U2 concert at TCF Bank Stadium - June 2010

    attend soccer (football) game Chelsea vs FC Internationale at Stamford Bridge Stadium (London, England) - March 2010

    attend Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood concert - June 2009

    attend Star Wars Exhibition at Science Museum of Minnesota - August 2008

    Attend Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert PLUS Pearl Jam - June 2006

    attend Barenaked Ladies Christmas Show in NYC - Beacon Theatre - December 2004

    Attended Face to Face Dueling Piano concert with Billy Joel and Elton John - - played 32 songs - only 6 month tour - last performance was in Minneapolis - May 2001 

    attend Neil Diamond concert at United Center - December 1999

    attend Outfield concert at Club Chameleon - July 1999

    attend BoDeans concert at Elmhurst College - April 1999

    go to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland, OH) - May 1998

    attended Sunday Gospel Brunch at Chicago House of Blues - August 1997

    attend Joffrey Ballet of Chicago performance of The Nutcracker - December 1996

    Attended Les Miserables at Imperial Theatre (NYC) - June 1995

    Saw Minnie Pearl at Opryland Theater - Nashville, TN - July 1986

    Attended Christmas markets in NYC and Christmas Tree - December 2017/2018

    Ate at Chuck wagon dinner experience with kids - June 2015

    sitting in the bleachers for a cubs game - 1990s

    twins games (on dugout, on field - Aug2011, Apr 2015, June 2015, May 2016)

    MN wild games - on ice (oct 2015) - playoffs (May 2014, Apr 2015, May 2022) -

    MN Vikings Games - Minnesota Miracle Game (feb 2018) - on field before game

    Schram bonfire event (Oct 2020), Oct 2021,

    Rented a movie theater for friends during covid (Feb 2021)

    wallflowers concert with friends - state fair Aug 2022

    jim gaffigan (comedian) show at state fair with friends - Aug 2022

    Toby keith concert with friends - sept 2018

    Monster Dash 5k with friends (Oct 2021)

    Hosted a wine tasting event for investors at Madarin Oriental - London, England - June 2012

    Hosted an event for investors at George V Hotel - Paris, France (hotel de sers) - June 2012

    going on multiple ghost tours (Nashville, Stillwater and Charleston) - Sept 2017, Sept 2019, June 2021

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    watching SIX at ordway st paul - October 2022

    attend Symphony Ball at MN orchestra Hall - June 2023

    attending UofM winefest (multiple years) - May 2018, May 2019

  • Other Unique Experiences

    Eating Wine and cheese at Le Sunc in Paris, France - June 2012

    Earing a beer and Bratwurst in Frankfurt, Germany - June 2012

    Dinner atop of Petronas Tower in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia - February 2011

    Ate at an open air market in Singapore, Singapore - January 2008

    Saw koalas and kangaroos in Sydney Australia - January 2008

    Ate barbeque ribs in Kansas City Missouri

    Ate philly cheese steak in Philadelphia, PA - July 2021

    first airplane ride was at 23 - now been on private plane 100+ time and flew first class to Asia, Europe and Australia

    Had dinner with at a restaurant - client brought his pig (mona lisa) and his 3 dogs to dinner - pig at a ceasar salad (feb 2018)

    Picture with Paul Bunyan Axe and Gophers Athletic Director (Dec 2018)

    On the Nasdaq wall in Times Squre (NYC) - Aug 2019

    Radio Like interview - May 2019

    ate at Chef's table at Bellacore

    ate at chef's table at Stella with friends

    Chuck wagon dinner experience with the kids

    ate dinner at Nuse Et - December 2018

    at dinner at travail amusements - Dec 2012

    dining in the dark experience

    Made our own pasta dinner with friends (Nov 2018)

    Brewing beer with friends for 4+ years (july 2010)

    curling 10+ years on league (Apr 2017, Dec 2018)

    axe throwing with friends (Oct 2018)

    watched fighter jets practice touch and go takeoff-landings (SD) - May 2018

    attended murder mystery dinner - 2010

    enjoyed bottle of Screaming eagle to celebrate

    attended a shrimp boil with friends

    having drinks at a swim-up bar with friends - Feb 2012

    watching a meteor shower on the north shore of = August 2017

    cutting the ambilocol cord of our child - November 2021

    seeing stars through a large telescope

    playing blackjack in a Las Vegas, NV casino - late 1990s-2022

    Christmas shopping on 5th Ave in NYC - December 2017-2018

    being on a jury trial - Summer 1995

    going to the top of CN tower in Toronto, Canada

    going to top of Sears Tower and Hancock Center (Chicago, IL)

    getting a tarot card reading in excelsior

    being in a hot tub outside while snowing

    enjoying cocktails on a sandy sunny beach

    using a bidet in europe - June 2012

    driving in a monster truck

    participate in a lawn bowling compeition (4 years)

    seeing northern lights (2022)

    presenting on a stage in front of hundreds of people

    contemplating life laying in a hammock

    participate in live presentation and Q&A conference calls (open to public, recorded and transcribed) - 2016-2021

    sat on second floor of plane with bar (2012)

    owned 2800HP+ in multiple cars/boats/engines at one time (2021)

     attend pop up holiday bar in Excelsior (dec 2019)

    Learned how to juggle in middle school and can still do it today!

    can perform 1 really good card (magic) trick!

    fantasy football league with family/friends for 20+ years -2000-2023 and Clovermaster 2011-2023

    being on a curling team for 8+ years - (Dec 2015-2023) - April 2017

  • Trips

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  • National and State Parks Visited

    Canyonlands National Park (UT)

    Arches National Park (UT)

    Grand Canyon National Park (AZ)

    Badlands National Park (SD)

    Grand Teton National Park (WY)

    Yellowstone National Park (WY)

    Everglades National Park (FL)

    Haleakala National Park (HI)

    Olympic National Park (WA)

    Mount Rainer National Park (WA)

    Joshua Tree National Park (CA)

    Rocky Mountain National Park (CO)

    Zion National Park (UT)

    Dead Horse State Park (UT)

    Custer State Park (SD)

    Itasca State Park (MN)

    Jay Cooke State Park (MN)

    Fort Snelling State Park (MN)

    Gooseberry State Park (MN)

    Split Rock Lighthouse state park (MN)

    Temperance River State Park (MN)

    Tettegouche State Park (MN)

    Whitewater State Park (MN)

    William O’Brien State Park (MN

    Visited Park City Olympic Center

    Visited 6 National Parks in Africa