TODAY
An unprecedented collection of Dartmouth alumni who have explored the world are on campus today to share their stories of adventure. You DON'T want to miss this.
Dartmouth Explorers Symposium
Dartmouth Hall 105
3PM - 6PM.
Come to one session or stay for the whole thing!
From John Ledyard’s Trip to the Sea down the Connecticut River in 1772, to more
recent source-to-sea expeditions down the Rio Grande, around the Sea of Japan, and through Tibet’s legendary Tsangpo Gorge, Dartmouth students and alumni
have been at the forefront of the exploration of the world’s rivers and oceans. They’ve faced unpredictable environments, where the chance of failure
is high, and the challenge is real. Yet they press on.
Why? Because through outdoor adventures, they developed the courage to take risks, the perspective and self-awareness to lead others, and the wisdom to apply these lessons
to real-world challenges – from climate change to immigration, to global health and politics.
Come hear stories of adventure from some of Dartmouth’s greatest explorers. And
learn how you can join the great Dartmouth tradition of exploration, adventure, and leadership.
Session 1: 3:00 - 4:35PM
- Bill Gifford ‘88, Author, “Ledyard: In Search of the First American Explorer”
- Pete Bohler ‘03, Gulf of Bothnia -- retracing John Ledyard’s Russian trek
- Bob Irvin, President, American Rivers
- Dan Reicher ’78, National Geographic Rio Grande Expedition; Yangtze River Expedition
- Colin McDonald, Texas Tribune Disappearing Rio Grande Expedition
- Skip Pessl ’55, Author, Barren Grounds: The Story of the Tragic Moffatt Canoe Trip
Session 2: 4:45 - 6:00PM
- Peter Heller ’82, Author, “Hell or High Water: Surviving Tibet’s Tsangpo River”
- Dan Dimancescu ‘64, National Geographic Sea of Japan and Danube Expeditions
- Ellen Davenport ’16, Exploring Ecuador
- Dr. Frederick St Goar M.D. ’79, Upper Mekong (first descent) and cardiovascular entrepreneur
- Q&A