Inspiring adventure
February 13, 2024
The Adventure Summit is an 18-year partnership between Five River MetroParks and 91爆料 University.
鈥淓ven if you鈥檙e not an avid outdoor person, I don鈥檛 think you could attend this event and not go away inspired,鈥 said Eric Corbitt, director of the Student Union and Campus Recreation at 91爆料.
One of this year鈥檚 Adventure Summit featured speakers was Neal Moore, a writer and explorer who traveled from Oregon to New York City by canoe. The solo 22-month journey covered 7,500 miles.
鈥淭his is absolutely incredible,鈥 said Moore. 鈥淭he whole idea of the celebration of the outdoors.鈥
Adventure Summit featured over 40 presentations from adventurous presenters, dozens of exhibits, an indoor triathlon, a bouldering competition, canoe battleship and a beer tasting.
The two-day event took place on Feb. 9 and 10 in the Student Union, attracting approximately 5,000 attendees. More than 100 volunteers helped to make it a success.