Hiker Jeff

JEFF ALT

Jeff Alt inspires and entertains audiences with his highly acclaimed “Life Lessons from the Trail”. His adventures have been featured on ESPN, CNN-Radio, Good Day USA, Hallmark Channel, USA Radio Network, in the LA Times, the AP, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, The USA Today and many more! Alt’s book, A Walk for Sunshine, won the GOLD in the Book of the Year Awards. A Walk for Sunshine is now available as an audio book from your favorite retailers.

In May, 2013, Alt’s new book, Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun, was released. Visit the tour dates for events in your area.
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Jeff Alt’s adventures have been featured in media nationwide including: Discovery.com, USA Today, LA Times, ESPN’s Inside America’s National Parks, Hallmark Channel’s New Morning, CNN-Radio, USA Radio Network, the AP, the Chicago Sun Times, and many more. Alt is a talented speaker, teacher, and the award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine and A Hike for Mike (now available as an e-book: Four Boots One Journey).

Alt is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). Alt has shared his Appalachian Trail adventures with guests in the Shenandoah National Park for over ten years as well as several other outdoor venues along the Appalachian Trail.

ABOUT JEFF ALT

Jeff Alt is a talented speaker, hiking expert, and the award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, Four Boots One Journey and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun. Alt’s adventures have been featured in media nationwide including: Discoverychannel.com, ESPN’s Inside America’s National Parks, Hallmark Channel, CNN-Radio, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, LA Times, The USA Today, USA Radio Network, the AP, the Chicago Sun Times, Scholastic Parent & Child and many more. Alt is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). He has shared his Appalachian Trail adventures with guests in the Shenandoah National Park for over ten years as well as several other outdoor venues along the Appalachian Trail. Alt holds a master’s degree from Miami University in Ohio and a degree from the University of Toledo. Alt continues to host the annual Sunshine Walk, 5k Run and Roll inspired from his Appalachian Trail journey. Alt has been hiking since his youth. He has walked the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, the 218-mile John Muir Trail with his wife, and he carried his 21-month old daughter along the coast of Ireland on a family hike. His son was on the Appalachian Trail at 6 weeks of age.

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Book Shelf

A Walk For Sunshine DVD

Award-winning author and speaker, Jeff Alt takes you over 2,000 miles along the Appalachian Trail with personal narration…

Get Your Kids Hiking

Hiking is a great way to relax, connect with nature, and enjoy time with your family. Bringing your kids along can be rewarding…

Four Boots One Journey

Originally published as an award-winning paperback: A Hike for Mike Jeff Alt takes you along on an entertaining adventure……

A Walk For Sunshine

An award winning adventure story that will fill you with inspiration to go after your dreams….

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Keynotes and Seminars

“Jeff’s keynote presentation had a room of hard to please professionals laughing, crying, and inspired. A great presentation.”
-Convention Chair, Georgia Speech Language Hearing Association

Book Jeff Alt for his “Life Lessons from the Trail” keynotes/ seminars.
“Thinking outside the box” has become the cliché catchphrase referring to a way of getting the creative juices flowing and coming up with new ideas to solve difficult tasks. Jeff Alt knows first hand that if you remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine for an extended period, thinking outside the box becomes the norm because you are physically outside the box.

Jeff Alt entertains and inspires audiences with his dynamic multimedia presentation combining humor and adventure, relating his 2,160 mile Appalachian Trail expedition, his 218-mile John Muir Trail expedition with his wife, and his family trek across Ireland, to organizational themes such as goal setting, surviving with the bare essentials, perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and making a difference. Jeff offers a menu of speaking topics.

1. Life Lessons From the Trail

Jeff Alt takes you on his highly acclaimed and entertaining adventure along the 2160-mile Appalachian Trail. Jeff lived in the woods for 147 days dedicating his journey to his disabled brother. Jeff inspired an annual walk which has raised more than $260,000 for the developmentally disabled. Jeff demonstrates how seemingly unreachable goals can be accomlished by “Sharing Your Dreams.” Jeff shares life lessons he learned trudging through the forest encountering wild animals, rough weather, and interesting people.

A great keynote for corporate retreats, sales meetings, health care organizations, church communities, and schools.

“What a wonderful way to begin our Conference! Jeff spoke to the members of the Ohio Division, International Association of Administrative Professionals, about his “Lessons Learned from the Trail” at our annual conference held…in June, 2008. He received rave reviews for his energetic and inspiring seminar. He was a true motivator for our attendees to set a goal, take risks, and enjoy the rewards!”
-Rosemary Deitzer, CAP,Ohio Division Annual Meeting Executive Committee.

2. Get Your Kids Hiking Seminar

Jeff Alt provides “hiking with children” seminars including planning, safety, gear, clothing, training, and how to make your hike fun for the kids. The simple yet profound impact of the great outdoors provides a positive outlet for your child’s healthy development. With video games replacing the backyard, it’s more important than ever to introduce your children to the outdoors as young as possible. This seminar will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to plan a hiking/walking and/or camping outing with your children.

Recommended for parents, park staff, teachers, and children of all ages including toddlers.
This seminar is excellent for national parks, metro parks, family organizations, schools, and church communities.
National Park Ranger Staff and Parent feedback on Jeff’s Hiking with Children Seminar has been positive and well received.

“…Through your wonderful presentation, you inspired young parents to begin hiking or hike more often with their toddlers. Participants especially found the equipment review and hiking tips very helpful…Seminar Participants truly benefited from the information provided them…”
-Regina Cardwell, Park Ranger Education Office Coordinator, Resource Seminars, Shenandoah National Park

3. Over the Mountains and Through the Woods with Your Family on Board

Jeff Alt presents his highly acclaimed adventure with his wife across the Sierra Nevada along the 218-mile John Muir Trail and his family trek in Ireland carrying his 21-month old daughter. Jeff metaphorically explores the adventure experienced on your own journey as a family. Jeff entertains and inspires with his dynamic, high-energy, multimedia presentation, as he combines humor, adventure, and life changing experiences.

A great keynote/ seminar for family oriented meetings, retreats, schools, and church communitiesr and story telling style is so entertaining, that your group will savor Jeff’s message long after they experience his presentation.

Book Jeff Alt as a speaker and make your event a complete success. e-mail Jeff direct:

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Jeff Alt Gallery

: Jeff reaches Mt. Katahdin Maine with family, completing his Appalachian Trail journey.

: Jeff Alt & family celebrate 15 years of Walking for Sunshine in 2012. Inspired from Alt’s Appalachian Trail Journey for Sunshine, over 850 people attended and $250,000 has been raised.