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Expedition Preparation:

Turning Adventure Dreams into Reality

with Kevin Vallely

Saturday Mar 1 / 2025

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Kevin Vallely
  • Kevin Vallely

Join renowned explorer Kevin Vallely for a one-hour workshop on preparing for any expedition, from weekend treks to world-first adventures.

Gain practical insights into goal-setting, planning, team-building, and risk management to tackle your next challenge with confidence.

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Saturday Mar 1
3:00pm
4:00pm
Doors: 2:30pm
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Expedition Preparation: Turning Adventure Dreams into Reality

Join renowned explorer Kevin Vallely for an engaging and insightful one-hour workshop on how to prepare for an expedition, whether it’s a weekend trek or a world-first adventure. Drawing from his extensive experience leading groundbreaking journeys, including a record-setting row across the Northwest Passage and a ski expedition to the South Pole, Kevin will guide participants through the essential elements of successful expedition planning.

In this interactive session, you will learn:

  • How to define clear goals and objectives for your adventure.
  • The key steps to building a realistic and effective expedition plan.
  • Tips for assembling the right team and fostering resilience in challenging conditions.
  • Insights into gear selection, logistics, and risk management.
  • Whether you’re an aspiring adventurer or a seasoned explorer, Kevin’s practical advice and inspiring stories will equip you with the tools and mindset
  • needed to tackle your next big challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s most accomplished explorers!

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Kevin Vallely

Canadian Explorer, Adventurer, & Architect

Kevin Vallely is a renowned Canadian explorer, adventurer, and architect known for pushing the limits of human endurance and exploration.
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