The Program
In life, business and mountaineering, there will be storms. For climbers,
mountain storms bring wind and snow. For most of us, a storm can bring economic
difficulties, altered plans, or uncertainty.
After 28 years of climbing high peaks around the world, Jim Davidson has endured
many storms, and he has distilled how to get through rough times and succeed,
even when uncertainty looms.
Jim has just returned from climbing the sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho
Oyu, at 26,906 feet. He will share photos, video, and stories of how hard-won
experiences from other stormy peaks enabled him to reach his highest level yet.
In this exhilarating session, we will learn:
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How to stay motivated & engaged during stormy times
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Tips for propelling yourself into opportunities that sit
just Beyond the Storm
The Speaker
Jim at Camp 3 (24,500 ft) preparing for the midnight summit push.
Jim Davidson is a mountain climber, a businessman, and an inspirational
speaker from Colorado. Blending his twenty-six years of adventure with two
decades of successful business experience, Jim distills hard-earned lessons
that inspire organizations and professionals to strive for excellence and
overcome adversity, no matter how big the challenge.
As a climber and expedition leader, Jim has been on seventeen
high-altitude peaks in Alaska, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico and
Nepal. His highest summit was Aconcagua at 22,840 feet. All together, Jim
has spent about a year of his life sleeping in soggy tents!
As a keynote speaker, leadership development trainer, and teamwork
facilitator, Jim Davidson has inspired:
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corporations (Ameriprise
Financial, Oppenheimer Funds, ConAgra, etc.)
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Associations (Meeting
Professionals International, Self Storage Assoc., etc.)
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audiences at hundreds
of events across the USA and internationally
Jim’s other business achievements include:
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Founder and president –
Alpine Environmental Inc. (13 years)
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Corporate hydrogeologist
(Shell Oil) and Senior Managing Scientist (Exponent)
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Consultant for
corporations, governments & law firms (BP, USEPA, etc.)
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Expert witness, trainer
and author of 40 science articles and book chapters B.S. and M.S. degrees
(Geology and Environmental Geology)
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Industrial painter scaling
electrical towers charged with 250,000 volts!
Jim
is an expedition leader, ice climbing instructor, and endurance runner. He
is trained in wilderness first aid, avalanche safety, and vertical rescue,
which has been invaluable on the many occasions Jim volunteered to rescue
other hikers and climbers. For his leadership and sacrifices on mountain
rescues, the U.S. National Park Service has commended Jim and his partners
twice for successful high-altitude rescues.
Jim is an inspirational speaker with Speaking of Adventure and lives in
Colorado with his two adventurous children and very tolerant wife! Every
spring, Jim volunteers to teach hundreds of elementary school children to
climb.
Jim is a proud member of:
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National Speakers
Association
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Meeting Professionals
International
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Colorado Society of
Association Executives
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American Alpine Club
The Location:
Marriott Denver Tech Center
4900 S. Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1100
Experience our Denver Tech Center hotel's
premiere Denver accommodations, offering unrivaled meeting space, business
friendly amenities and outstanding service. This hotel in the Denver Tech
Center has earned the ENERGY STAR® label from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for its energy efficient commitment. Our Denver Tech
Center hotel's rooms feature plush new bedding, high-speed internet access
and a full-size desk with ergonomic chair. Enjoy The Lift Restaurant and
Lounge or the Trading Post restaurants for some great American creations, or
take in a sunset next to the large fire pit on our Denver Tech hotel's full
service Back Country Terrace. Keep up your workouts in our fitness center,
pool or with our innovative in-room exercise packages. And if you're looking
for a hotel in the Denver Tech Center to host a meeting or social event, we
offer 45,000 square feet of flexible space and professional event staff for
an ideal convention at the Denver Marriott Tech Center hotel.It’s everything you love about Golden.
Driving Directions:
Directions from Denver International Airport
Exit the Airport to I-70 west. Take I-70 west to I-225 south. I-225 south to
the Yosemite exit. Turn Left on Yosemite going (east) to Union. Turn right
on Union to S. Syracuse. Turn left on S. Syracuse and the Hotel is on the
right hand side.
Directions from Colorado Springs
I-25 North to Belleview exit, exit East on Belleview. Left at first light, S
Syracuse, proceed to Hotel entrance on Left
Parking
Please pick up a voucher available at registration check-in for complimentary self-parking.
Valet parking, fee: 15 USD daily
Click here to
register
Member Registration Fees:
$30.00 - Early Bird (Registration received by Tuesday, 2/9)
$35.00 - Regular (Registration received after Tuesday, 2/9 but before Tuesday,
2/16)
$40.00 - Walk-ins (Registration received after Monday, 2/15)
Non-Member Registration Fees:
$40.00 - Early Bird (Registration received by Tuesday, 2/9)
$45.00 - Regular (Registration received after Tuesday, 2/9 but before Tuesday,
2/16)
$50.00 - Walk-ins (Registration received after Monday, 2/15)
Student/Faculty Registration Fees:
$15.00 - Regular (Registration received before Tuesday,
2/9)
$20.00 - Walk-ins (Registration received after Monday, 2/15)
Please note that Non-Members may only attend 2 MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter meetings per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) before joining the association.
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