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e-mail jeff direct:  jeff@jeffalt.com  
 

"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 one of his three seminars: 1.) Life Lessons from the Trail  2.) How to Hike with Children 3.) Over the Mountains and Through the Woods with your family on board.  Jeff can customize his keynote for your event. 

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 $120,000 for the 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. Hike with Children 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

Jeff Alt, has been selected as September's dad of the month in iparenting magazine Click here to read the article.  http://iparenting.com/dad/4318.php

Listen to Jeff on NPR's Cincinnati Edition as he share tips on taking your child on a hike with Thane Maynard, the host of NPR's nationally syndicated 90-second naturalist http://198.234.121.108/cincinnatiedition/110506_Maynard.mp3

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:  jeff@jeffalt.com  

 


"Amazing...Alt is a modern American adventurer fulfilling lofty dreams, while discovering what lies beyond physical and mental boundaries."
Art Lander JR., Lexington Herald-Leader
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