After recovering from a medical event that could’ve cost her life, a characteristically risk-averse, chronically ill college student throws all caution to the wind and sets out on a life-changing, multi-year cross-country adventure starting with only $3000 and a Chevy Cruze loaded with climbing gear. Molly Finch was raised in Ohio, where she engaged in […]
The rise, and the disastrous fall a competitive cyclist. From riding races, to 7 spine surgeries and two elbow surgeries. Learn about the journey back to the top – as Harold overcame impossible odds to return to his beloved sport. After 11 long years of rebuilding. And race yet again. It will be immersive in […]
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 […]
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 will recount details from winter survival, wilderness camping, mountain climbing, kayaking, Alaska bears, and, of course, his solo bicycle trip across America. Bill has a […]
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 within or travel through the Miami Valley from Adventure Cycling Association Routes to the Ohio to Erie Trail and local weekend tours. Learn about lodging […]
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 Johnson, who wrote 31 books, 250 articles, and gave over 100 presentations about his travels around the world, many of which were chronicled as “Adventures […]
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 and education to youth in the Miami Valley. In order to accomplish this mission THO has identified three primary objectives: recreation, education, and conservation. Through […]
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 from the Ohio River in Cincinnati through Columbus to Cleveland on the Lake Erie shore. Almost 90% of the 326-miles follow rail trails, canal towpaths, […]
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 rental business. After being sucker punched by life, when her 28 year old husband got diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, Sofia and her husband Shane, relied […]
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 total of 40 miles in 24 hours? Add another lap around Wildcat for 60 miles in 36 hours? Or do two 40 mile loops in […]
