Presentations

You have options.  Mark has climbed the “7 Summits” - the highest mountain on every continent.  He has presentations for each specific mountain or one presentation focusing on all Seven.  He also has an inspiring presentation about hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.
 
You choose . . .

Summiting Mt. Everest	Mt Everest (29,029 ft. / 8848m) is the highest mountain in Asia and the highest mountain in the world.  Straddling two countries - Nepal and China - Everest is steep, tall, and dangerous.
Climbing The Seven Summits	Take a trip around the world - Antarctica, Alaska, Argentina, Tanzania, Russia, Nepal, and Indonesia - and gaze in awe from the high point of each continent.
Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail	The Appalachian Trail spans 2,100+ miles (3380km) through fourteen U.S. States from Georgia to Maine.  Strap on your boots and experience what it's like to hike "the A.T." from end to end, starting at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and ending on Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
Mt. Aconcagua	Mt. Aconcagua (22,840 ft. / 6962m) is the highest mountain in South America.  Located in the Andes Mountains of Argentina near the Chilean border, it is cold and windy near its summit but down below lies wine country and the charming town of Mendoza.
Mt. Denali	Mt. Denali (20,320 ft. / 6194m) is the tallest mountain in North America.  With its cold weather, avalanches, crevasses, and steep terrain, Denali is a formidable challenge with only 50% successfully making it to the summit.
Mt. Kilimanjaro	Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft. / 5895m) is the highest mountain in Africa.  Located in Tanzania near the Kenya border, it is a scenic climb passing through several ecosystems.
Mt. Elbrus	Mt. Elbrus (18,510 ft. / 5642m) is the highest mountain in Europe.  In the Caucasus Mountains of Russia close to the Georgia border, Elbrus features twin peaks.  Anything west of the Ural Mountains is considered Europe, therefore it wins the title of Europe's highest mountain.  Visit St. Petersburg and Moscow and then hop an Aeroflot flight to this beautiful mountain in southern Russia.
Mt. Vinson Massif	Mt. Vinson Massif (16,050 ft. / 4892m) is the highest mountain on Antarctica.  In the summer, the sun never sets.  Yet it's still cold so white powder abounds and the views are enticing as black volcanic peaks jut into blue sky.
Mt. Carstensz Pyramid	Mt. Carstensz Pyramid (16,024 ft. / 4884m) is the highest mountain in Oceania.  Oceania is the greater Australian tectonic plate and the island of New Guinea happens to sit on it, the home of this massive limestone rock rising out of the jungle.

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As a professor of business administration, Mark can turn your presentation into a professional development experience.  As a Scout leader for over 30 years, his presentations are popular with youth groups.  As a prep school graduate, his talks have been a hit at elite private schools.  In sum, an engaging speaker and a well-traveled, intellectually-curious, enthusiastic, and friendly person, Mark is able to resonate with diverse audiences.