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Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.
Thursday October 22, 2026 4:45pm - 6:00pm PDT
This keynote centers on the story of the Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps and examines why one of the most ambitious expeditions in U.S. history remains largely unknown. It explores how narratives of exploration are shaped, who gets remembered, and how that influences participation and belonging in outdoor spaces today. Through retracing this journey, Erick reflects on the role of storytelling in outdoor leadership, the importance of representation, and how revisiting overlooked histories can expand how we think about exploration, risk, and who the outdoors is for.
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Erick Cedeño

Erick Cedeño was born in Panama City and raised in Miami. He graduated from Bethune-Cookman University. His philosophy is to explore everything. He has set out to do just that but on two wheels. After a bicycle tour from Vancouver to Tijuana, he traveled from Miami Beach to New York... Read More →
Thursday October 22, 2026 4:45pm - 6:00pm PDT
Ballroom 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217

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