Craig and Silvia Luebben planned a trip to the remarkable Ak Su valley in Kyrgyzstan in 2000. State department warnings of terrorism deterred them, and the team of climbers that did go was kidnapped by militant rebels and made a now-famous, daring escape. The Luebbens opted for the Siguniang Mountains in China's Sichuan province to explore big granite walls up to 4000 feet tall. They left empty-handed after 3 weeks of daily rain and snow, but Craig Luebben returned four months later with Topher Donahue to find a valley filled with 125 unclimbed frozen waterfalls of all sizes and shapes.
They feasted on a daily diet of hard new ice routes up to WI7 M8 and 600 feet high, while basking nightly in the hospitality of their hosts the Ma family. They also climbed with and trained their Chinese translator Kai Zhao, who is one of China's top rock climbers. In January, 2002 Luebben returned with two climbers from Maine to "clean up" on more beautiful lines. That February Luebben headed south to climb on the "fairy tale" limestone towers near Yangshuo in the Guangxi province. He climbed exclusively with Chinese climbers, and spent several days teaching them safety and advanced climbing techniques.
In February 1999, a team of climbers from the United States traveled to Cuba to explore its potential for rock climbing. They found surreal rock formations set amidst a gorgeous landscape, with gracious, warm people and spicy Cuban music. The experience was so powerful, and the climbing so exceptional, that they returned to Cuba several more times. They opened many unforgettable routes during these trips, and the quality of the Cuban climbing is now being recognized by many American and European climbers.
This program will focus on the Chinese ice climbing and culture, and the Cuba experience.
Join Eric for a program on his trips to Africa to paddle the wild ride they call the Nile and Zambezi Rivers. He will touch on the cultural experience of his travels and entertain you with stories from the other side of the world.
Join Bill for stories and images of his extensive time traveling through Nepal highlighting the people, culture, and incredible scenery witnessed through his captivating photography.
| Presentation Title |
Presenter Name |
Location/Date |
| Standing on Top of Denali |
William H. Hopple III |
Sun. 11-12
Endeavor B |
| The Scottish Hills - Adventure Opportunities in Scotland |
David Sharp |
Sat. 2:40-3:40
Discovery A |
| The Very Best of Yellowstone National Park |
Don Klostermen |
Sat 11:10 - 12:10
Discovery A |
| Snorkeling in the Bahamas for College Credit: Geology of Coral Reefs |
Sue Klosterman |
Sat. 10 - 11
Discovery A |
| Intelligent Training for Triathlons |
Emily Mountain |
Sat. 3:50 - 4:50
Discovery A |
| Ironman Triathlon |
Jeff Coudron |
Sun 1:20 - 2:20
Discovery A |
| Rappelling from the Top of Yosemite’s El Capitan |
Tama Cassidy |
Sun 2:30 - 3:30
Discovery A |
| Thru-hiking Vermont’s Long Trail |
Christine Plepys |
Sat 11:10-12:10
Endeavor |
| Smallmouth Bass, An American Classic |
Joseph Cornwall |
Sat 2:40-3:40
Endeavor A |
| Traveling the World - Lonely Planet Style |
Mike Fanelli |
Sat. 10 - 11
Endeavor A |
| Discovering Ohio on the Buckeye Trail-A 1300 Mile Walk Around the State |
Brent & Amy Anslinger |
Sun. 2:30-3:30
Endeavor A |
| Along the Pacific Crest |
Brent & Amy Anslinger |
Sat. 12:30-1:20
Endeavor A |
| Outdoor Professional Panel: How to Work in the Outdoors |
Dene Bermen, Carrie Scarff, Amy Anslinger, Andy Williamson, Greg Brumitt, and more |
Sun. 11- 12
Explorer |
| Navigating Via Canoe Seat |
Dene Bermen |
Sat. 1:30-2:30
Discovery A |
| Running: How to Get Started |
Susie Stein |
Sat. 11:10-12:10
Explorer |
| Active Outdoor Women |
Christine Plepys, Carrie Scarff, Amy Anslinger, Kelly Kingery and more |
Sun. 12:10-1:10
Explorer |
| Making a Soda Can Stove |
Jerry Mcgraw |
Sat. 3:50-4:50
Explorer
Sun 12:10-1:10
Discovery A |
| Preparation, Planning and Luck: Mishaps from the Wind River Range |
Jason Burton |
Sat. 3:50-4:50
Endeavor A |
| Why Kids "Should" Dive |
Lynn Wickline |
Sat. 5-6
Endeavor B
Sun. 1:20-2:20
Explorer
Sun 5-6
Endeavor C |
| Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), The Leader in Wilderness Education |
Simon Jorgensen |
Sat. 12:20 - 1:20
Explorer |
| Kayaking Hot Spots within 4 Hours of Dayton |
Sean Camp |
Sun 1:20-2:20
Endeavor A |
| Tips and Tricks to the Art of Fly Tying |
Howard Parks |
Sat. 10-11
Endeavor C |
| Fly Fishing Michigan’s Famed AuSable River |
Howard Parks |
Sat. 12:20-1:20
Endeavor C |
| Australia From The Back of a Camel |
Kelsey Erickson |
Sat. 10-11
Endeavor B |
| Searching for Polar Bears in the Canadian Arctic |
Emily & Jessica Holliday |
Sat. 11:10-12:10
Endeavor B |
| Biking to the Arctic Circle |
Allen Johnson |
Sat. 12:20-1:20
Endeavor B |
| Cycling Across America on the Trans-American Route |
Ron Anslinger |
Sun. 2:30-3:30
Endeavor C |
| Conservation in Five Rivers MetroParks |
David Nolin |
Sat 3:50-4:50
Endeavor B |
| Wright State U. Outdoor Resource Center |
Rachel Brand and Annica Saunders |
Sat.1:30-2:30
Explorer |
| Apex to Zenith: U.S. State Highpointing |
Tom Martin |
Sun. 2:30-3:30
Endeavor B |
| Long Distance Hiker Panel Discussion |
Brent & Amy Anslinger, Mike Fanelli, Ryan, Jerry Mcgraw, |
Sat 2:40-3:40
Explorer |
| Stories from Everest |
Andy Politz |
Sat. 2:40-3:40
Endeavor C |
| Hiking in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest |
Hunt Brown and Si Adam |
Sat. 1:30-2:30
Endeavor C |
| High Hopes Wearing Sweaty Socks-Hiking the North Country Trail |
Joan Young |
Sat. 12:20-1:20
Discovery A
Sun. 11-12
Discovery A |
| Bike Mechanics |
Tom Broyles-Lewis |
Sun 11-12
Endeavor C |
| Trekking in Nepal |
Bill Miller |
Sun 3:40-5
Endeavor A,B,C |
| Global Travel |
Bill Miller |
Sun 1:20-2:20
Endeavor C |
| Outdoor Photography |
Bill Miller |
Sat. 5-6
Endeavor A
Sun. 12:10-1:10
Endeavor C |
| Climbing Colorado’s Fourteeners |
James Swaney |
Sun 12:10-1:10
Endeavor B |
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| Studio Presentations/ Classes |
| Chi Walking and Running |
Brenda Gibson |
Sat 3:50-4:50
Studio C |
| Plyo Pump |
Chris Erwin |
Sat. 1:30-2:30
Studio C |
| Body by Bosu |
Chris Erwin |
Sat 12:20-1:20
Studio C |
| Yoga |
Chris Erwin |
Sat 2:40-3:40
Studio C |
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| Climbing Tower
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| Big Wall Techniques |
Craig Luebben |
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| Basic Climbing Technique |
Craig Luebben |
|
| Self-Rescue |
Craig Luebben |
Sat 2:40-3:40
Climbing Wall |
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| Pool
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| Play boating |
Eric Jackson |
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| Clinics |
Eric Jackson |
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| Key Note |
| Climbing and Culture of China and Cuba |
Craig Luebben |
Sat. 7-8
Med Sci |
| The Mighty Rivers of Africa and Making a Difference |
Eric Jackson |
Sat 8:15-9
Med Sci |
