Lance Trumbull in NepalSpeaking to Wesleyan University - Via Skype!
By | March 4, 2012
Once again the wonders of modern technology. A few weeks back I had yet another virtual speaking gig via Skype video! From the comfort of my home and staring through my Mac I was connecting with a room of students from Wesleyan University in Ohio!
Jodi, the woman organizing the entire event Skyped me before they screened the film and we got everything technical all set up. They then watched the 60 minute film and afterward I rejoined them live via video conference and we had an excellent and surprisingly lively 30 minute Q&A. Pretty cool!
For those who want me to come speak at their event but do not have the budget to get me over there - this is an excellent, lower cost alternative. Here is a list of things that you will need to make it work:
- Wired Internet connection is best; wireless works ok but drops the signal every now and again
- Projector, screen, skype account, good speakers
- Speakers: To do this properly, the speakers should have their own power supply (ie. plug into the wall) in order to work best.
- Webcam: Logitech webcams are great. And a newer version is better so you will have higher resolution.
- Note too that all cameras come with a microphone (the latest versions even have stereo recording), but the microphone on the camera is not strong enough to hear the whole room (if it is a big room) which is why a wireless microphone is very helpful. The other option is for a facilitator to get questions from the audience written on pieces of paper and to have the facilitator read the question into the webcam microphone.
- Questions? Please contact me!
Lance Trumbull
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Speaking to 6th Graders at Columbia City Elementary School
By | February 17, 2012
Normally I do not like to be wrong.
This time, I was extremely happy that I was.
It seems I have been under the false assumption that my film, Everest: A Climb for Peace was suitable only for adults and “older” kids. Although the film at its core is an exciting adventure film, I just did not really think that children under the age of 15 or 16 would fully understand, appreciate, or have the patience to sit through a documentary film that covered such diverse and complex issues such as peace, war, politics, and the conflict in the Middle East.
I was wrong.
Last week I got an email from Danielle Gahr, 6th grade teacher at Columbia City Elementary School in Oregon. She reached out to me to let me know how much her 6th grade social studies students loved the film! I was taken aback…11 and 12 year olds - loved my film. Really? Are you sure?
She was.
And on top of that she was hoping that I could come speak to her students about the film, filmmaking, the conflict in the Middle East, Nepal, Tibet, Orlando Bloom and whatever else the students wanted to know! She was excited and I was starting to get excited too. Although honestly, I was a bit skeptical, would 11 year olds really appreciate and understand? One way to find out…
Today I found out: we have some really smart kids out there! And we also have some wonderful and talented teachers! I have spoken all over the world about my project and about my film - at colleges, at organizations, at businesses such as Nike and Apple. And today, my 90 minute talk to about 50 - 11 and 12 year olds was by far the best, most interesting, and most fun time I have ever had speaking to an audience!
Seriously.
I started off as I often do - speaking about myself and how my “Everest Journey” came about. I basically gave the same introduction that I give to adults and I was surprised to see the look on their faces; not only did they follow me, but they seemed actively engaged in my story and what I was saying. So far so good! From there I showed the kids a special slideshow of Nepal, Tibet, and Africa - and talked about what is like exploring and visiting other cultures, and peoples. This was a big hit.
Next: my book. I have a picture children’s book about the Climb for Peace expedition, which is based on my film; but have not yet been able to get it published. I thought, why not use these kids as my first test audience to see what they think about it? And so through my computer I projected it on the large screen in the library and read it aloud to the kids as they watched the images on screen. Another big hit! I was very happy that they really enjoyed it.
Now the big test. Question and Answer time. Did they pay attention to the film when they saw it last week? Were they going to have any questions - or would this be the shortest Q&A time ever? Well, silly me…I should remember just how inquisitive kids can be. When I asked if there were any questions - 40+ hands shot up in the air (and remained in the air for the next 45 minutes!). If the school day did not end, I imagine they would still be asking me questions! And the questions were not only interesting, but a couple of them were quite brilliant. While I was explaining how we had a satellite set up and were sending emails, uploading video, and writing blogs - one student asked that when it became nighttime if that affected the satellite connection?! It made me think: well, the earth is rotating - and what actually happens (is the satellite following the earth’s rotation) or are we picking up another satellite as go…? I honestly was not quite sure…Great question!
I would like to thank the teachers at Columbia City Elementary and specifically Danielle Gahr - who is obviously a brilliant example of what a great teacher can help accomplish: interested, engaged, and intelligent students capable of understanding complex issues. I am still amazed just how wrong I was in thinking that younger kids would not understand or appreciate my film. This really makes me happy. I hope in the future that I will be able to continue to speaking to young kids about my film and about the important issues of peace, war, culture, teamwork, and friendship.
To learn more about the Everest Peace Project or to have me speak at your school, college, company, or organization, please visit - www.EverestPeaceProject.org
Lance Trumbull
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Kilimanjaro Climb for Peace 2012 - Kibo - Northern Circuit Route - JULY 2012
By | January 25, 2012
Kilimanjaro Climb for Peace - Kibo - Northern Circuit Route
- We had a very successful climb this past July. We are going to do it again in 2012 - JOIN US THIS JULY, 2012!
Literally, one of most breathtaking trips you will ever experience. A Trip of a Lifetime. Incredible Culture. Amazing People.
Kibo - Northern Circuit Route - “The Road Less Traveled”!
Join us for a trip never to be forgotten. Truly the “road less traveled”! - JOIN US as we take a route that almost no one else takes - we will circle the mountain - approach from the West, climb through the North, Summit from the East, and descend via the South! Truly amazing adventures await!
Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa! One of the Earth’s fabled “Seven Summits”.
Lance Trumbull will lead you on a pilgrimage to the Roof of Africa.
- Questions? Want to Join Us and Book Now? Contact Us - This Climb is limited to only 10 people.
…See the glaciers of Kilimanjaro before they are gone!
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Hiking in Olympia - With Kilimanjaro Friends
By | January 18, 2012
Sorry it has been a while since I did a blog…no excuses.
A few weeks ago, me, my wife and my son had a very nice opportunity to get together with three of my teammates from our July 2011 climb. It was a typical NorthWest winter day: cold, a bit drizzly and overcast at first - but as time progressed the sun came out and it was actually a very nice day.
Besides my family, in attendance were Deb and her husband Brad, and Jody and Susan Jimerson. Deb, Jody, and Susan were with me for our Kili climb, and it is always nice to re-unite with adventure buddies! Instead of doing something crazy and overly adventurous (which is hard to do with me carrying my 2 year old son on my back!) - we just met up in Olympia, Washington and had a beautiful walk in the woods. It was 3 hours - or thereabouts. A nice time to get out in nature, hangout with some friends, and get some good ol’ exercise.
…Of couse, afterwards we sorta of ruined what we probably gained health-wise by eating in town at Applebees…but it was worth it.
Deb Weise, Jody and Susan Jimerson, Lance and Kaden Trumbull
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Everest: A Climb for Peace - A Children’s Book
By | October 24, 2011
Pre-order a copy of Everest: A Climb for Peace - A Children’s Book, now through our Kickstarter.com campaign.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN!
- The book chronicles the inspirational journey of ‘Peace Climbers’ from different faiths and cultures as they climb to the summit of the tallest mountain in the world. The focus is on Palestinian Ali Bushnaq and Israeli’s Dudu Yifrah and Micha Yaniv….
They attempt to set aside their differences to create a path of teamwork, friendship and cooperation to try to summit the world’s highest peak. This however, is easier said than done. Their nations have been fighting for many years - will three men also fight or will they unite and make it together to the summit? Follow them as they climb the tallest mountain in the world.
Hi my name is Lance Trumbull - I am the founder and executive director of The Everest Peace Project. I am also the producer and director of the film - Everest: A Climb for Peace. I have written a 32 page Children’s picture book based on our award winning documentary film Everest: A Climb for Peace, which is now nationwide on national TV. It is an Adventure Book about Peace, Teamwork and Friendship.
The purpose of the book is to inspire, inform, and educate. The age range is for kids 8 years old and up. The images in the book will be 8.5 inches by 11 inches. There is text on every page neatly and easily readable over each image on each page.
We are currently running a campaign on a social media site called “Kickstarter.com” - where you can pre-order the book. We are doing this campaign to help fund the printing costs of the book, which is 100% ready. Please see our Kickstarter.com campaign now.
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Tonya Riggs Clement in Portland - Again :)
By | September 6, 2011
Well, it was this time of year once again: Tonya’s yearly run of the Hood to Coast relay race. And so that is good news for me and my family for that means we get to see Tonya once again. Tonya lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband Brad. Besides being an active climber, she is quite the busy business-woman as the sales director of Stonewear Designs. And so it is very nice to be able to see her, if only for a short time….Tonya visited us again at our home in Beaverton, and then we all went out to a nice breakfast.
For those who have forgotten and / or do not know Tonya…Tonya was one of our climbers on our history-making peace climb of Mt. Everest. Tonya is also featured on our film, Everest: A Climb for Peace. She met her husband, Brad on Everest. Brad was our cameraman! And so as I am happy to say - it was not just the Everest Peace Project, but the Everest Looooove Project!
One day soon my family will have to take a trip to Boulder to visit Tonya and Brad…in the meantime, I will enjoy the nice pictures…
Lance
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Everest Photo for What…??!
By | August 22, 2011
…Over years I have been lucky enough to have photographic images that both me and members of The Everest Peace Project have taken to have been featured in magazines like Nat Geo, and inside text books, on book covers, on corporate websites, TV shows, and probably got requests for everything else you can imagine!
But wait…not so fast; can you image this:
A few weeks ago I got an email from a woman named Rhonda Graham; she requested the Everest image that National Geographic used as a main spread last year to be used and printed on her prosthetic leg! What the f…I thought. At first I actually thought it was a joke.
It wasn’t.
Turns out that Rhonda not only wanted the image to be put on her leg - but she wanted it there to help to inspire and motivate her for her upcoming trek to Everest base camp in October! Wow - that is really cool - here is this woman who I believe is in her late 50’s or even 60’s who is going to trek to Everest base camp with only one leg! That takes courage and a lot of gumption. And so Rhonda to you: me and the EPP team bow down to you in respect! We wish you a safe adventure. And remember it’s not just about the destination but the journey and no where else is the journey more beautiful than in the Everest region of Nepal!
And so here is the final outcome of how the photo looks on her new prosthesis.
In peace…
Lance Trumbull
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Everest: A Climb for Peace - Now Available for Download at iTunes!
By | August 18, 2011
Great news! After many, many months of waiting my film is finally available on iTunes! If you want a digital copy and to be able to watch the film on your computer and on your iPod and iPhone - Download it Now from iTunes…
Everest: A Climb for Peace is now available for download at iTunes! www.iTunes.com/Movies/EverestAClimbForPeace
To view iTunes on your browser - http://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/everest-a-climb-for-peace/id438645942
Narrated by Orlando Bloom and hailed as a “tremendous achievement” by the Dalai Lama. Everest: A Climb for Peace is not just a typical Everest film, but a socially relevant documentary about peace, war, and the human spirit - an inspirational film.
“The Best Everest film we have seen…Along with the drama of an Everest climb - Everest: A Climb for Peace is an uncommonly intense climbing story - where the audience is faced with the very basics of humanity all at once: conflict, wars, choices, strange bed-fellows, fear, triumph and unanswered questions.” - ExplorersWeb.com
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Everest: A Climb for Peace (PBS Stations Update)
By | August 12, 2011
Namaste,
I am proud to announce that my film - Everest: A Climb for Peace continues to far exceed everyone’s expectations and I have received some amazing numbers from the people in the world of public television:
In less than 1 year of screening on United States nationwide TV, Everest: A Climb for Peace has been seen 1200 times, in 44 states, and on 289 stations! Almost 82% of the United States has had access to the film. And did I mention all of this has occurred in less than 12 months! There is still almost 2 more years of screenings!
As a filmmaker you make a film so people can see it - and so obviously I feel very blessed just how many people will be seeing the film over the coming years. I hope that my film does its small part in educating and inspiring people across the U.S. -
It’s through actions of peace that peace is spread. Help spread the word of the film - help spread the peace.
Lance Trumbull
Narrated by Orlando Bloom and hailed as a “tremendous achievement” by the Dalai Lama. Everest: A Climb for Peace is not just a typical Everest film, but a socially relevant documentary about peace, war, and the human spirit - an inspirational film, which also has some of the most incredible Everest footage ever shot, including a dramatic rescue from near the summit of Everest.
Underwriters for this program: Beyond Words Publishing, Epson, SanDisk, and International Peace Initiatives.
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Climb to the Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro - a Success!
By | July 31, 2011
Climb to the Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro - a Success!
I am very happy to write that we had a wonderful climb to the roof of Africa! 5 out of 6 of us made it to the summit. One of our teammates was having some small knee issues, and was not able to summit, but she still made it to over 15,000 feet - an incredible accomplishment in itself for someone who had never been on a mountain such as this. We all left the mountain feeling proud of our achievements.
For a small team of six we really had quite a diverse group. We had a Palestinian born Muslim, a Jew who lived in Israel, a Buddhist, and three Christians. We had 3 men and 3 women and judging from some of our political talk - yes, on the US side we had Republicans and Democrats! Although some of our conversations did touch on religion and politics, for the most part we just focused and spoke about our personal lives, our favorite movies, and of course, the task at hand: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. And perhaps that is what making peace is ultimately about: not focusing on the religious or political backgrounds of people, but seeing them for whom they are, and working together as a team to further our mutual dream and goal of the incredible task at hand: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
But a picture is worth a thousand words and so instead of describing the trip, I will let you see some incredible images! Please click here to see a slideshow of over 70 photos online!
www.flickr.com/photos/everestpeaceproject/show/ - Enjoy!
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