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How the mountains changed a city slicker, boy scout dropout into a mountaineer.
The parallels between my mountaineering experiences and how to achieve a life worth living by:
Staying On Guard, enjoying life's journey, how “what if” goals can revolutionize your life and realizing miracles do happen.
SPEAKING TESTIMONY“Recently I was able to watch Dan Wenker speak to a large room full of hundreds of undergraduate men and volunteer alumni for our annual Leadership School program.
I was intrigued to see how Mr. Wenker would connect his story of adventure and mountaineering later in life to a few hundred young men.
Not only did Wenker’s riveting story of starting an amazing journey in his 50’s fully engage the young men in the room, it had everyone on the edge of their seats, and stirred the souls of all those in attendance.
The testament to the excellence of his hour speaking with us was the long line of everyone in the room looking forward to meeting Dan and offering thanks for his time with us.
A gifted speaker with a great story to tell, top recommendation.”
Mark W. McDonough
Past National President, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
“In January we hosted our annual leadership school program for our undergraduates, Dan Wenker was one of three primary speakers for the event.
Mr. Wenker's ability to both connect and hold the attention of the room was very impressive. Of all the speakers, Dan received both the loudest and longest ovation from the undergraduates, and the line afterwards to meet him and get their book signed was a testament to his story.
Dan is a very talented speaker with a compelling story, I highly recommend using him for leadership speaking engagements.”
Steven D Mitchell
ESR | Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Coaching
Want to start achieving your own monumental goals?
The path to monumental goals doesn’t start in the mountains — it starts at your front door.
With the right approach, a backpack, and my guidance, you can train for any adventure, no matter where you live.
Coaching TESTIMONY“When Dan invites you on an adventure, just say, ‘Yes’ and know you are part of a select and fortunate group. He will lead or let you lead, but mostly, he is just there at your side.
Prepare to train and suffer, but also to laugh as you journey into the beauty that can only be experienced in the wilderness.
A day on the trail with Dan is guaranteed to leave you tired but also happy. He will push you to prepare, knowing it is not only for your safety but ultimate enjoyment.
There is no one better to spend a day or weeks with on the trail or in life. The places we’ve traveled together are challenging and rigorous hiking destinations, but also spectacular and at the top of a list of lifetime memories.”
Reg Blackburn
Former Managing Director, The Braff Group