From Feb. 12 to 13, Wright State will partner with Five Rivers MetroParks to put on the region’s premier outdoor adventure exposition, The Adventure Summit.
The exposition, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will feature speakers such as Amy Purdy and Luke “Strider” Jordan, as well as outdoor skill classes, instructional sessions, beer tastings and competitions. The event is free, “showcasing the vibrant lifestyle and culture of human powered endeavors through inspiration, education, and experience,” according to the event’s mission statement.
“The Adventure Summit has something for everyone,” Amy Anslinger, the assistant director of Wright State's Outdoor Recreation, said. “There is an indoor triathlon and canoe battleship competition on Friday evening and an indoor bouldering competition on Saturday.”
Anslinger also mentioned that over 50 local clubs, retailers, outfitters and organizations would help connect people to points of interest at the exposition.
"From highlighting local Daytonians who have adventured near and far to bringing in big name personalities," Amy Dingle, Director of Outdoor Connections at Five Rivers MetroParks said, "to providing opportunities to connect with other adventurers and outdoor gear sellers, to showcasing Dayton Ohio as the Adventure Capital of the Midwest, the goal is to inspire more people to Get Out & Live!"
Students can participate in a myriad of workshops; such as fly tying, backcountry medicine, hammocking and family backpacking to name a few. The workshops will be held in the Student Union, ranging from the Apollo Room to the racquetball courts.
"The Student Union is unique in that the fitness center, pool, expo area, and classroom spaces are all combined in one building making it the ideal space for The Adventure Summit," Dingle said. "Additionally the campus is top notch for accessibility helping us bring adventure to all."
The schedule for The Adventure Summit can be found on www.theadventuresummit.com.
