Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University presented the 2014 Adventure Summit Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15, in the Wright State Student Union.
Participants could try out free activities such as kayaking, scuba diving, rock climbing, indoor cycling, and yoga. Saturday was highlighted by numerous competitions, including bouldering, canoe battleship, kayak polo, an indoor triathlon and a 5K.
Inspiring speakers, recreational skill clinics, hands-on training and fitness sessions were also available. Featured presentations were made by British adventurer Dave Cornthwaite, who discussed “Philosophy of Adventure,” and explorer Jon Turk, who talked about his experiences circumnavigating Ellesmere Island.
Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State have held the Adventure Summit on the university’s main campus since 2006.
Check out photos from the event
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- Wright State nursing intent student Joel Jordan, left, and Monica Flint crossing the finish line during the Frosty Cheeks 5K.
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- Participants used buckets of water to try to sink other canoes at the Wright State Natatorium during the Canoe Battleship Competition.
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- Explorer Jon Turk gave a presentation on circumnavigating Ellesmere Island in northern Canada.
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- Kayak polo was one of several water activities participants could try at Adventure Summit.
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- The Adventure Summit indoor triathlon including a running/walking, cycling and swimming.
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- The Student Union was transformed into a bustling expo featuring exhibitions and booths from businesses, clubs and organizations.
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- The bouldering competition was a popular event at the Adventure Summit.
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- Participants of all ages climbed to new heights during the bouldering competition on the Climbing Wall in the Student Union.
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- British adventurer Dave Cornthwaite, who gave a presentation on discussed “The Philosophy of Adventure,” signed copies of his book “Life in the Slow Lane” in the Student Union Atrium.
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