2020 Seminars & Speakers
2020 Seminars & Speakers
Explore the Outdoors Expo is a comprehensive showing of all things related to the outdoors!
The list is growing for our popular seminars!
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FRIDAY SEMINARS: Kannah Plateau/Dominguez Room
Presented by: Atlasta Solar
Time: Friday 5 pm
• Learn where and when to collect the top gourmet mushrooms in Western Colorado: Morels, Burn Morels, Porcinis and Chanterelles.
FRIDAY SEMINARS: Whitewater Room
Seminar: What does healthy footwear mean?
Presented by: SOM Footwear of Montrose
Time: Friday 3 pm
• This is a simple and controversial question that is not always easily answered, or answered the same way by everyone in the footwear industry. Common sense needs to be refreshed on how the feet work and what shape of footwear is best to help them regain the original sense of motion they were intended to have.
Seminar: The Reason Why We Adventure
Presented by: Michael Aschmann of Beyond the Giant Ministries, International
Time: Friday 4 pm
• Some look at a mountain and say, ” Who in their right mind would ever try to climb that?” Others look at that same mountain and say, “Let’s try to do something seemingly impossible.” There’s a lot more to a spirit of adventure that meets the eye, it is not merely a search for the next adrenaline fix.
FRIDAY SEMINARS: Adobe/Escalante
Seminar: What is DNA-based nutrition and why should I care?
Presented by: Sarah Cuoco, UFORIA Science:
Time: Friday 2 pm
• How UFORIA Science uses an individual’s genetic information, then pair it with peer reviewed nutrients and develop their own custom nutritional supplement.
Presented by: United Country Real Colorado Properties
Seminar: Dream Gear Made Live
Presented by: Wet Dreams River Supply
Time: Friday 5 pm
SATURDAY SEMINARS: Kannah Plateau/Dominguez Room
Seminar: Forced Introduction of Wolves to Northwest Colorado
Presented by: Title Sponsor –
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Time: Saturday 11 am
• Colorado’s economy, elk population, conservation funding, hunting industry, and resident taxpayer dollars are in the crosshairs. An out-of-state, extremist-driven ballot initiative aims to force an introduction of wolves onto the Colorado landscape even though Colorado Parks and Wildlife have confirmed a natural migrating, active pack in the northwest part of the state.
Seminar: Take Your Outdoor Adventures to the Next Level
Presented by: Wacey Clarke, Owner & Founder of Colorado Hemp Solutions
Time: Saturday 12 noon
• Cannabinoid use for outdoorsmen and women and their four-legged sidekicks. Wacey Clarke, owner and founder of Colorado Hemp Solutions (Grand Junction, CO), will discuss industrial hemp derived cannabinoid options available to aid in overall wellness and athletic recovery.
Seminar: An Introduction to Electric Bikes
Presented by: Justin Manuppella of Colorado Electric Bikes
Time: Saturday 1 pm
• The who, what, when, where and why of e-bikes. Electric Bikes for Hunting, Fishing and Playing.
Seminar: Introduction to Colorado Mushroom ID and Edibility
Seminar: Forced Introduction of Wolves to Northwest Colorado
Presented by: Title Sponsor –
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Time: Saturday 3 pm
• Colorado’s economy, elk population, conservation funding, hunting industry, and resident taxpayer dollars are in the crosshairs. An out-of-state, extremist-driven ballot initiative aims to force an introduction of wolves onto the Colorado landscape even though Colorado Parks and Wildlife have confirmed a natural migrating, active pack in the northwest part of the state.
SATURDAY SEMINARS: Whitewater Room
Presented by: Atlasta Solar
Time: Saturday 11 am
Seminar: Introduction of Fly CastingPresented by: Hutch Hutchinson of Western Anglers
Seminar: How to Fish Big Rivers
Presented by: Jeff Powles, of Fish On Colorado
Time: Saturday 1 pm
• Jeff Powles, owner of Fish On Colorado, is a guide and outfitter who provides guided fly fishing services to beginners and long time fly fisherpersons. Fish On Colorado was started to provide more people with the experience of being out in nature, in some of the most beautiful places in Colorado while enjoying a tug on the other end of a fly line.
Seminar: How to Increase the Accuracy of Fly Casting Presented by: Hutch Hutchinson of Western Anglers
Seminar: What is DNA-based nutrition and why should I care?
Presented by: Sarah Cuoco, UFORIA Science
Time: Saturday 3 pm
• How UFORIA Science uses an individual’s genetic information, then pair it with peer reviewed nutrients, and develop their own custom nutritional supplement.
SATURDAY SEMINARS: Adobe/Escalante
Seminar: “Carpe Diem: Adventuring With A Purpose”Presented by: Marc Maurer of Beyond the Giant Ministries, International
Time: Saturday 1 pm
• A glimpse into the world of people on a quest for adventure for a greater cause. Carpe Diem takes you on a whirlwind tour from the dizzy heights of the Himalayas in Nepal and the tallest volcanoes in Ecuador to the depths of human depravity pulling back the curtain on the human trafficking epidemic. Find out how charity climbs are bringing real solutions to victims of human trafficking and how you can be involved in something larger than yourself through adventuring with a purpose. Take the ride of a lifetime and join us in “seizing the day” -Carpe Diem!