Contact: Gregg Treinish [email protected] 406.579.9702 Topics: Three Seconds of Courage – Get started and hold on. Three seconds of courage is all that separates those who follow their dreams and those who let any number of excuses get in the way. Every day we are confronted with choices that shape our future. Making the choice to take risks, jump off the deep end, and hold on for the ride is often the only way to find and pursue our passions. As a troubled teen, Gregg often found himself in positions that required taking risks. In order to get through being expelled from school, countless run-­‐ins with the law, and several difficult relationships, he turned to the woods, and quickly discovered his passion for nature through innovative conservation projects. From tracking wolverines in Mongolia, to becoming the first to trek the length of the Andes Mountain Range, to founding Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation, it has been the courage to get started and the ability to hold on for the ride that has made all the difference. Mobilizing an Army to Collect Scientific Data. There are tens-­‐of-­‐thousands of people who explore the outdoors every day. Some are pushing the boundaries of exploration while others are exploring their backyards with their families. As a group they cover the earth with their adventures, crossing mountains, forests, rivers and oceans and travelling everywhere from the mountains to the oceans. At the same time, conservation management decisions are consistently made with limited information due to a lack of time, funding, or outdoor skills. Gregg is on a mission to mobilize an army of outdoor enthusiasts and offer them opportunities to contribute much needed information about the areas they visit. Beginning in 2004, while thru-­‐hiking the Appalachian Trail, Gregg noticed strong feeling of wanting to do more while exploring the outdoors, and wanted to find a way to contribute with his adventures. After becoming the first to trek the length of the Andes Mountains, a journey which lasted 22 months and 7800 miles, he realized how much of a shared experience the desire to make a difference is throughout the outdoor community. Gregg is the founder and Executive Director of Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation a nonprofit organization that has offered thousands of explorers the opportunity to make a difference with their time outside. Come along on journeys to the top of Everest, to the heart of the Amazon, and everywhere in between as adventurers collect otherwise unattainable data from around the world. Learn how you can collect data in your backyard or on your next expedition. Across the Andes: A 7800 mile journey towards understanding In April, 2008, Gregg Treinish and a friend became the first people to trek the length of the Andes Mountains, south of the equator, a journey that lasted nearly two years and 7,800 miles. Following the spine of the longest mountain chain in the world, the pair created a new route, often times off-­‐trail and even off-­‐map. Along the way they were forced to battle crippling illnesses and highly unforgiving terrain. Traveling to remote and often never-­‐before-­‐visited villages in the Andes, they experienced first hand the lives of a people who have been living for centuries using sustainable methods. They see a tremendous value in sharing the lessons learned from a people who have been living harmoniously with the land for generations. Through intimate journal entries, stunning video, and captivating slides, Gregg will bring their audiences along for the journey. Gregg was named National Geographic Adventurers of the year in 2009. Their trek has been documented by dozens of media outlets including, National Geographic, Backpacker, and Outside Magazines. Background / Awards Founder/Executive Director Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation 2013 National Geographic Emerging Explorer 2013 Backpacker Magazine Hero Award 2012 National Geographic Expeditions Council Grantee 2012 Christian Science Monitor 30 under 30 List 2008 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year BA Sociology University of Colorado-­‐Boulder BS Ecology and Evolution –Montana State University Short Bio Gregg Treinish, both an adventurer and a conservationist, formulated the idea for the ASC in late 2010. He believes firmly that it is the responsibility of those who recreate in natural areas to protect those same areas. Gregg has worked as a wildlife biologist, a backcountry guide, and a supervisor in wilderness therapy programs in Colorado and Montana. He has traveled to six continents and continues to explore our world. In 2004 he hiked the 2,174-­‐mile Appalachian Trail, and in 2008 he completed the first ever trek of the Andes Mountain Range, which took more than 22 months and covered 7,800 miles. Gregg was awarded the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award in November of 2008 for this accomplishment. Gregg was recently named to the Christian Science Monitor's 30 under 30 list in January of 2012 and was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in May 2013. Gregg has been a part of the Bozeman community for six years. Previous speaking experience. I have given more than 150 presentations around the US and Canada Some Recent highlights include: National Geographic Explorer’s Symposium 2013 (400ppl) Explorer’s Club Member Dinner – National HQ – NYC Keynote (75ppl) Chicago Ideas Week 2013 (Oct 2013) Adventure Travel Trade Expo DC, NYC, LA, Seattle (200 ppl) Wright State University – Keynote (750 ppl) Cleveland Natural History Museum -­‐ Keynote (800+ ppl) Length of Talks: 15min – 1 hour. Mediums: Videos of expeditions, animations, photos. Links to books, articles, videos, blogs. Video: MoveShake Documentary Articles: New York Times NPR – All Things Considered National Geographic Popular Science Backpacker Magazine Christian Science Monitor 30 Under 30 More Press Blogs: ASC Blog Gregg’s National Geographic Blog Please Contact for Rates