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Schedule

Get excited because this lineup is incredible! Below you'll find the summit schedule and access links.

All daily presentations will be released at 12 AM Mountain Time each day and available for 24 hours.

Check out the Meet The Speakers page to learn more about each speaker and get their free resources!

DAY 1, AUGUST 12: PRE-PLANNING PHASE

Click here to watch Day 1 presentations

We'll kick things off by discussing how to maximize father-child bonding through backpacking, and how to get buy-in, engagement, and investment from your kids. We’ll also teach you about mindset and pre-trip fitness for you and your family.

Kickoff Call! I went live in the Facebook group on Day 1 at 9 AM MDT to go over how the summit will work and what to expect. Click Here to watch the replay!

Patrick Ma

The Wilderness is the Best Classroom

Greg Denning

Creating Lasting Bonds Through Preparation and Adventure

Jason Kolaczkowski

Risk Assessment,

Fear Assessment, and Guiding Our Kids

Adam Nichols

There's Never Been a Better TIme to Take Kids Backpacking!

Iron Tazz

How Old is Old Enough to Take My Kids Backpacking?

Josh Sutton

What are Our Kids Capable of, and Making Ourselves More Capable as Fathers

Phillip Barker

Preparing Minds & Bodies (Big & Small)

DAY 2, AUGUST 13: PLANNING PHASE

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We’ll cover topics like planning a trip together, planning for the unexpected, (with actual experiences and stories from our speakers), nutrition/meal planning, and one of the most stressed-about and important topics pertaining to backpacking: gear selection for family trips.

Michael Lanza

Planning a Backpacking Trip with Your Kids (and Getting Them Pumped Up for It)

Doug Beaumont

Hiking with Kids: Keeping Them Engaged on the Trail

Devin Ashby

How to Choose the Right Backpacking Gear for You and Your Kids

Aaron Owens Mayhew

Nutrition, Meal Planning, and Hydration for the Trail

Tayson Whittaker

Budget Friendly Gear: How to Keep Your Pack Light, Simple and Safe

Kevin Tran

Adventuring with Dad: Tips, Insights, and Inspiration for Family Outdoor Adventures

DAY 3, AUGUST 14: EXECUTION PHASE

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The final day will include presentations on backcountry etiquette, backcountry safety, backcountry skills (like packing, knot tying, navigation, water filtration, leave no trace, wilderness 1st aid/austere medicine, etc.), how to enjoy the actual experience, and other valuable tips!