Speaking Engagements
I love sharing my stories of adventures with the world. Everything from hiking to mushing can be connected to real life in so many ways.
Regardless of whether you are the lead executive of a tech corp or the director of a non-profit, I want to connect and share stories through laughter, tales of serious encounters on the trail, and lots of photos of our beautiful dogs.
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Email emilyontrail@gmail.com for pricing
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Reviews:
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"Your keynote was fire!" - NOLS WRMC conference 2024
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"You were the best part of our kickoff! Thank you for sharing your experience." - Axonify Kickoff Conference 2024
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"A true inspiration. Your story + experience was truly motivating and I'm so grateful to have been able to listen to it." - Axonify Kickoff Conference 2024
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"Despite my distaste of the outdoors, I found many similarities between Emily and I... She and I are both biracial queer women, and seeing someone similar to me was so inspiring..." - University Honors Student 2025
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Keynote Speaker
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1-2 hour presentation with slides
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Topics include (the theme can be tailored to your conference theme)​
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Thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail​
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Solo skiing across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
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Dog mushing through Alaska and racing the Iditarod
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Q+A after
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Travel possible
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Film + Chat
Two films were made by Credononfiction, documenting what it takes to be a solo adventurer in the winter. Contact Jesse (jesse@credononfiction.com) for either film to show at your event. Contact me for a Q&A after the film!
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'Breaking Trail'
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​Emily Ford sets out with a borrowed sled dog to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1200-mile Ice Age Trail in winter. As the journey tests their endurance, the duo embraces the unexpected kindness of strangers. View trailer HERE
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'A Voice for the Wild'
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Emily Ford and sled dog Diggins attempt to cross the secluded Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in winter during subzero temperatures to raise awareness about copper mining threats. View trailer HERE​
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School Visit
Inspiring future generations is a core goal of mine!
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30-minute - 1 hour presentation with slides
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Topics include
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Thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail​
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Solo skiing across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
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Dog mushing through Alaska and racing the Iditarod
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Q&A after
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Travel possible
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Library Talk
Libraries are a key foundation for communities and give access to all. I want to be a part of that!
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30-minute - 1 hour presentation with slides
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Topics include
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Thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail​
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Solo skiing across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
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Dog mushing through Alaska and racing the Iditarod
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Q&A after
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Travel possible