I have had the opportunity to speak at events around the world and nothing compares to the Alpenglow events. It brings out the whole community from kids to elders to celebrate adventure and life. A small town feel with big city audio/visuals that will have you laughing, cheering, and at times teared up. Couple all this with raising significant money for local non profits and you understand why it sets the benchmark for speaker series around the world. 

The Winter Speaker Series is so embedded in our community that is has become our culture. I look forward to attending these events and when the opportunity arises to present, I feel like it is the greatest honor. To my knowledge, there is nothing like this steadfast event in the outdoor community that takes place year after year. The art of story telling and adventure is alive and well through the WSS

Telling stories is at the root of human social existence and the Winter Speaker Series is an incredible gathering point to celebrate mountain culture, support our community, and come together as one.

I have been involved in the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speakers Series as a co-founder and presenter since its inception in 2005 and it has been such a rewarding personal experience for me to see how it has grown and flourished as a fundraising event for local non-profit groups while staying true to its roots: To bring folks together for a fun evening of sharing stories and images that inform, entertain and inspire us to seek out our own challenges and adventures.

The Winter Speaker Series in Tahoe is unlike any other slideshow event I’ve participated in. It’s a free event that draws huge crowds of passionate outdoor recreationalists, in person and online, to raise money for local non profits and watch powerful storytelling. Every time I’ve spoken, I’m blown away by the energy and stoke of the crowd. The WSS is not to be missed!