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 of the Adventure Summit exhibitions and inspiring speakers. The Ohio Trail Town Summit looks to promote and recognize the communities that warmly welcome outdoor enthusiasts […]
Brian and Michelle Coleman will take you on a journey through the Camino de Santiago as they walked 600 miles last summer on the Camino Frances, from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela, and on to Finisterre and Muxia. They will share stories of the people they met along the Way, explain […]
In the years leading up to 2018, Uriah had deployed several times and for several months at a time with the Red Cross as a disaster volunteer. His passion and willingness to help those in need spearheaded a pretty wild idea. With the combined desire to travel, volunteer, and be of service, he proposed to […]
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 trails right here in Ohio. Options range from easy strolls to challenging 50+ mile hikes that travel through surprisingly impressive scenery. In addition, most of […]
Put any human in a tiny vessel and send them up a perilous 1,200-mile stretch of the Inside Passage of British Columbia and SE Alaska—and they are bound to have stories! Susan Conrad’s stories are not just filled with intrigue and adventure, but they have heart, inspiration, and gratitude. Susan will share stories and images […]
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 inspiring others. As a world traveler, adventure racer, expedition cyclist, and long-distance hiker, Tracy has garnered a wealth of knowledge and experiences throughout their journeys. […]
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 route that often runs alongside the great Missouri River and in parts even traces the path of famed explorers Lewis and Clark. Hear what happened […]
Cold and Heat Injuries: Recognition, Prevention, and Field Treatment (Caleb Ellis, M.D ): Dr. Caleb Ellis is a second-year resident in the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine's Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He is an avid outdoorsman with interests in a wide variety of adventure experiences, including backpacking, bikepacking, mountain biking, road cycling, […]
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, delicious food and vibrant culture. The penninsula is 775 mies long with over 1900 miles of coastline providing endless opportunities for adventure. He also completed […]
