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Decoding Nature

Recreation Commons (Near Climbing Wall) Wright State Student Union

Decoding Nature Are you ready for an adventure? MetroParks has teamed up with the awesome folks who create Decoding Dayton for a look at the past, present and future of your […]

Midwest Outdoor Leadership Conference

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

The Adventure Summit is proud to collaborate with the Midwest Outdoor Leadership Conference (MOLC) jointly hosted by University of Dayton and Wright State University.  This student led conference will take place in part at The […]

Hiking, Good for You, Take it Up!

Apollo A Wright State Student Union

Gudrun and Peter Seifert present Hiking, Good for You, Take it Up!; In these times with so many travel and contact restrictions, local parks have become very important. We describe […]

Thru Hiking Catalina Island

Pathfinder Wright State Student Union

Kelsey Fulton presents Thru Hike Catalina Island; Learn why Catalina Island has been named one of the top hiking destinations in the U.S. Enjoy views of the island and local wildlife. Discover […]

Arctic Cycling Adventure in Ohio

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Brent Devitt presents Arctic Cycling Adventure in Ohio?; We have our share of snow and cold weather in Ohio and that is all you need for our version of arctic […]

My E.G.G.S.perience on a 48 Hour, 80 Mile Challenge

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Randall Roberts presents My E.G.G.S.perience on a 48 hour 80 mile challenge; Hike 20 miles around Burr Oak Lake in 12 hours? Add the wildcat hollow backpack loop for a […]

Ohiopyle Adventures

Endeavour A Wright State Student Union

Rob Crawford presents Ohiopyle Adventures; From George Washington’s earliest wildness exploration to Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail backpacking, whitewater kayaking and rafting and Great Appalachian Passage cycling. This presentation ties the […]

The 60-somethings Key to Success on the Appalachian Trail

Discovery A+B Wright State Student Union

Ruth Morley presents This 60-something's Keys to Success on the Appalachian Trail; How would "Ruthless," now in her mid- to late-60's, with a specialized diet, back issues and a tendency […]

Biking and Hiking in Tasmania

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

Larry Lindsay presents Biking and Hiking in Tasmania This presentation will take you to Australia's wilderness state, an island shaped somewhat like Ohio. Tasmania is a great place to bike because […]

Baileys: Ohio’s Newest Outdoor Adventure Destination

Apollo A Wright State Student Union

Joe Crowley & Peter Kotses present Baileys: Ohio's Newest Outdoor Adventure Destination; While big named destinations are on everyone's bucket-list, our own backyards are often filled with untapped potential. A committed […]

A Grandfather’s Solo Bike Ride Across America

Discovery A+B Wright State Student Union

Bill Fowler presents A Grandfather’s Solo Bike Ride Across America; With pictures, Bill tells of his solo adventure in bicycling across America at the age of 66. He recounts the […]

The Healing Powers of Nature + Persuing our Dreams

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Sofia Lopez-Mimendi presents The Healing Powers of Nature and Perusing our Dreams; Sofia Mimendi is an avid trail runner, passionate about skiing, and the co-founder of Aclipse campervans. A Cincinnati campervan […]

The Grand Canyon: Learn! Plan! Go!

Endeavour A Wright State Student Union

Charley Schuerholz presents The Grand Canyon: Learn! Plan! Go!; Have you thought about what it would be like to hike one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders? Do you crave […]

Gym to Crag; Red River Gorge

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

Colin Howell presents Gym to Crag; Red River Gorge; Part of our ongoing stewardship programs is our Gym to Crag presentations. We enjoy visiting neighboring climbing gyms and having in […]

My Experience Hiking the Buckeye Trail

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Jeffrey Yoest presents My Experience Hiking the Buckeye Trail; A volunteer of the Buckeye Trail Association for over 25 years, Jeff Yoest recently completed his long time dream to hike […]

Traveling the Carretera Austral through Chilean Patagonia

Pathfinder Wright State Student Union

Steve Bauerle and Erika Kemman present Traveling the Carretera Austral through Chilean Patagonia; Learn information and details of traveling through Chilean Patagonia on Route 7 which is also known as […]

Mapping Out Adventure on the Ohio to Erie Trail

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Tom Bilcze presents Mapping Out Adventure on the Ohio to Erie Trail; The Ohio to Erie Trail is a 326-mile network of multipurpose trails that cross the state of Ohio […]

Keepers of the Trail Panel

Pathfinder Wright State Student Union

This panel discusses the opportunity and impact of volunteer patrols along the Miami Valley Trails, the nation's largest paved trail network. Each panelist will give a 10-15 presentation about their […]

Diversity in the Outdoors Panel

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

In this interactive panel discussion, panelists will answer your questions and address concerns regarding barriers of entry, pathways to inclusion, challenges for people of color in the outdoors, and lack […]

Avoiding and Managing Heat and Cold Illness

Fitness Studio C Wright State Student Union

Dr. Josh Stierwalt presents Avoiding and Managing Heat and Cold Illness;  It's cold outside right now and warmer weather is just around the corner! Exposure to environmental extremes including cold, […]

Walking & Biking the Camino Portuguese

Apollo A Wright State Student Union

Michelle & Brian Coleman present Walking & Biking the Camino Portuguese Take an adventure with the Colemans as they share stories and preparation tips from their 2019 Camino from Lisbon, Portugal […]

Capturing the Moment – My YouTube Journey

Endeavour A Wright State Student Union

Lance Smith presents Capturing the Moment – My YouTube Journey; Outdoor videography has been popular for many years now, and with better quality cameras and higher internet speeds available to […]

Backpacking Loops of Ohio

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Jim Rahtz presents Backpacking Loops of Ohio; Many backpackers dream of epic, once in a lifetime thru-hikes that take months to walk and cover thousands of miles. Rather than just […]

Mountain Climbing in Antarctica

Discovery A+B Wright State Student Union

Bud Thomas presents Mountain Climbing in Antarctica; A mountain climbing expedition was formed by a commercial venture to travel to Antarctica with the goal of making the first recorded summits […]

Youth in the Wild

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Jonathan Slider presents Youth in the Wild; Trailblazing Hope Outdoors is a local nonprofit whose mission is to provide a modality of mental, emotional, and physical healing through outdoor recreation […]

All the Places that you Own: Exploring your NPS sites

Discovery A+B Wright State Student Union

James, Cheri, Jameson, & Gerald Maitland present All the Places that You Own. Exploring your NPS sites; The Maitlands are the first family to have been to all 423 NPS […]

Essentials of Wilderness Survival

Fitness Studio C Wright State Student Union

Dr. Kermit Huebner presents Essentials of Wilderness Survival;  Activities in the wilderness deserve healthy respect and a knowledge of survival fundamentals to thrive in the midst of unanticipated complications.  This […]

50k a Day: A Record Setting Journey on Ohio’s Buckeye Trail

Pathfinder Wright State Student Union

Everett Brandt presents 50K a Day: A Record Setting Journey on Ohio's Buckeye Trail; Recounting his 2018 record setting thru-hike, Everett Brandt will share his year-long endeavor to document the first official […]

Living an Adventure Filled Life – Lessons from COVID Times

Endeavour A Wright State Student Union

Terri Lechton presents Living an Adventure-filled Life – Lessons from COVID Times; Did your list of potential adventures evaporate after the Adventure Summit in 2020 when COVID hit? Mine did […]

Van-Supported Southern Tier Bike Tour

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Mark Rasch presents Van-Supported Southern Tier Bike Tour; The Adventure Cycling Association Van-Supported Southern Tier Bike Tour is a 59 day cycling odyssey which originates in San Diego, California and […]

Taking Pride Outside

Apollo A Wright State Student Union

  Justin Yoder presents Taking Pride Outside; When an LGBTQ+ person comes "out of the closet", they often look for that place of acceptance which can often be the bar […]

Never Say No to Adventure (Midwest Outdoor Leadership Conference)

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

Eileen Raphael, Matthew Walsh, Zack Raniszeski, Annie Mayer, & Megan Peters present Never Say No to Adventure; Midwest Outdoor Leadership Conference Embracing adventure has added immeasurable value to our lives. […]

Boundary Waters 101

Discovery A+B Wright State Student Union

Jim Rahtz presents Boundary Waters 101; Starting in Northern Minnesota and spreading into Canada there are over two million acres of preserved wilderness just waiting for you. The Boundary Waters […]

The Making of ‘Meandering Thru’ Documenting a FKT

Pathfinder Wright State Student Union

Kevin Morrissey & Everett Brand present The Making of 'Meandering Thru' Documenting a FKT; A behind the scenes look at the forthcoming 2022 feature length documentary "Meandering Thru" about Everett Brandt's […]

Chasing 948 Miles in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Apollo A Wright State Student Union

Nancy East & Chris Ford present Chasing 948 Miles in Great Smoky Mountains National Park In 2020, Nancy East and Chris Ford, two everyday athletes, earned a fastest known time […]

Strength Training for Adventure

Fitness Studio C Wright State Student Union

Richard Munn presents Strength Training for Adventure; Learn how the body responds, physiologically, to weight training methodologies and adventure. We will then look at various weight/strength training methodologies to help enjoy […]

Tribute to Adventurer Allen Johnson

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Karla & Carl Brun present Tribute to Adventurer Allen Johnson; Karla and Carl Brun will provide a short biography of Allen’s accomplishments and share stories of their travels with Allen […]

The Spotted Turtle Trail: Explore Beavercreek’s Wetlands

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

David Goldstein, Beth Edsall and Jacki Mayer present The Spotted Turtle Trail: Explore Beavercreek's Wetlands; Over the past century or two, Ohio has lost about 90 percent of its wetlands. […]

El Camino de Santiago – Two Styles of Travel by Diana Glawe and Emily Foubert

Wright State University, Student Union Building, Endeavour Room Student Union Building, Fairborn, OH, United States

El Camino de Santiago is a 1,200-year-old pilgrimage across Europe culminating at the final resting place of the Apostle St. James. Diana Glawe and Emily Foubert will share their distinct […]

Three Months on the North Sea Cycle Route, by Tracy Burge

Cox Arboretum MetroPark, Fifth Third Conference Room 6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH, United States

Tracy Burge has dreamed of long trails since childhood after reading about a kid who rode his bike across the country. After years of adventures and misadventures, Burge saw her […]

Biking Dayton to Niagara Falls, by Jeffrey McElfresh

Wright State University, Student Union Building, Endeavour Room Student Union Building, Fairborn, OH, United States

In the summer of 2022, Jeffrey (JuicyMelt) McElfresh cycled 933 miles over 19 days, traveling solo to Niagara Falls before turning around and pedaling home to Dayton, Ohio. Averaging over […]

Indoor Triathlon

The Adventure Summit Pool +1 more

The Adventure Summit Triathlon includes a 15 minute run/walk, followed by a 15 minute bike and concludes with a 15 minute swim. Participant scores will be based on distance “traveled” […]

Summit Soiree

Endeavor Room

The Summit Soiree presented by Great Lakes Brewing Company is a great opportunity to meet our featured speakers, and network with the outdoor recreation community. Buy Tickets The Soiree will […]

Canoe Battleship

The Adventure Summit Pool

We sunk your Battleship! This friendly competition is sure to be fun and exciting as teams of four, try to sink other boats in an all-out battle in the pool. […]

Peace Pilgrim, by Randall Roberts

Admissions 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, United States

From 1953 until 1981, a silver haired woman calling herself "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She shared her simple but profound message […]

Climbing the 50 High Points of the United States, by Ron Schilb

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Ronald Schilb, an avid adventurer, has conquered 49 of the 50 high points across states without the aid of a guide. He meticulously utilized guidebooks and leveraged information from the […]

Bicycle Touring in the Miami Valley, by Jordan Hart

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Have you ever thought about going on a bicycle touring trip, but aren't sure where to start? Check out all of the local, regional, and national route options that sit […]

Off the Beaten Path in Croatia, by Heather Muhlhauser

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

Join Heather Muhlhauser for an "Off The Beaten Path" hiking & sailing adventure in Croatia. Heather is the founder of Elevate Excursions, a yoga, hiking & foodie travel company and […]

Try Snorkeling with Aquatic Realm Scuba Center

The Adventure Summit Pool

Snorkeling brings the wonders of the blue planet to almost everyone.  It’s super easy but learning a few basic skills makes it even more fun, so try snorkeling. No prior […]

Morning Yoga with Wright State University

Fitness Studio C Wright State Student Union

This Yoga flow will help prepare your body for a day of sitting. At The Adventure Summit, your imagination and dreams will flourish while your body grows stiff and tightens […]

High Altitude Medicine by Dr. Zachary Campbell

Gym

High Altitude Medicine ( Zachery "Zack" Campbell, D.O.):  Outdoor activities occur below the surface and to high peaks.  Learn how changes in the atmosphere affect performance and the medical conditions that […]

Bouldering Competition

Climbing Wall

Competitors can test their bouldering skills in a variety of categories: men’s and women’s in beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Bouldering competition participants come from all over the region, including […]

Tomfoolery Good Vibes Tour, by Tom Helbig

Discovery A+B Wright State Student Union

Tom Helbig traveled 15,000 miles self-supported on his bicycle around the perimeter of the U.S. on a mission to spread love and good vibes. The Tomfoolery Good Vibes Tour route […]

The Joys of Adventure Failures, by Bill and Angela Fowler

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

The participant and author of "Bicycling America" will recount the lessons learned (educational, humorous, & character building) of plans that don't always go as planed. As backdrops, this senior citizen […]

The Spotted Turtle Trail: An Update on Our Progress, by Ken Moran

Admissions 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, United States

Beaver Creek Wetlands Association presented at the 2021 Adventure Summit about our new venture into creating the Spotted Turtle Trail; a 15-mile trail that will meander through the Beaver Creek […]

Indoor Cycling with Rinse Cycle Club

Fitness Studio A

Enjoy indoor cycling by connecting movement with amazing jams that will leave you feeling so fresh and so clean. For all levels, modifications always available. When you can’t cycle outside, […]

Wilderness Injuries and Splinting by Dr. Ian Sanford

Gym

Wilderness Injuries and Splinting (Ian Sanford, D.O.):  Orthopedic injuries are among the most common seen in outdoor activities. Learn tips for diagnosing and managing injuries to bones, joints, muscles, and […]

Try Scuba with Aquatic Realm Scuba Center

The Adventure Summit Pool

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving or are interested in a certification course, sign up for Try Scuba. No […]

Ohio Trail Town Summit

Emerald Room

Ohio Trail Town Summit is hosted by the Buckeye Trail Association in collaboration with The Adventure Summit. The agenda will consist of 4 one-hour conversations set aside from the rest […]

Backpack Right Here in Ohio, by Jim Rahtz

Endeavour C Wright State Student Union

Many backpackers dream of epic, once in a lifetime thru-hikes that take months to walk and cover thousands of miles. Beyond dreaming though, consider taking one of many great backpacking […]

Circumnavigating the North Sea Cycling Route, by Tracy Burge

Atlantis Wright State Student Union

This program explains how to plan, how to pack and how to enjoy riding for three months in European countries. Interactive activities included. Tracy Burge is passionate about sharing and […]

Riding the Katy Trail, by Jordan & Camee Hart

Admissions 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, United States

Dayton locals Jordan Hart and Camee Hart will talk about their exciting 240 mile bike journey on Missouri’s Katy Trail. They will share pictures and stories from this scenic and historic old train […]

TRX for Runners with Space Three

Fitness Studio C Wright State Student Union

Unlike any workout you’ve ever tried, TRX – Total Body Resistance Exercise – is a suspension training workout that meets you where you are; adjust the position of your hands […]

Adventures in Baja Mexico by Tom Helbig

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Hear tales of Tom Helbig’s two-month vanlife adventure in Baja Mexico. He explored most of the peninsula surfing, paddling, fly fishing, snorkeling and fatbiking discovering amazing natural spaces, beautiful people, […]

Be Your Community Rock Star, by Mike Bisig

Endeavour B Wright State Student Union

Join Mike Bisig, owner of Mikes Bike Park (Dayton, OH) while he tells his secrets to being a true advocate for your adventure community. Learn the steps and techniques it […]

Cycling Across America One State at a Time, by Brent Devitt

Admissions 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, United States

It has taken Brent 10 years, 13 sections and nearly 4000 miles cycling one state at a time to travel across America from Rialto Bay Washington to West Quoddy Maine. […]

Essentials of Wilderness Survival by Dr. Kermit Huebner

Gym

Activities in the wilderness deserve healthy respect and knowledge of survival fundamentals to thrive amid unanticipated complications.  This session will review basic survival skills and recommendations for climate-specific survival kits. […]