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Expedition Presentations

  • The First Circumnavigation of Greenland

  • One World Expedition: The first summer expedition to the North Pole

Lonnie Dupre's inspirational presentations will introduce audiences to the wonders of the Arctic, teach about setting and reaching goals, and what can be done to combat global warming. See our presentation schedule.

One World Expedition: The first summer expedition to the North Pole

Lonnie pulling his modified canoe on shifting sea ice

In 2006, Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen pulled and paddled modified canoes over 600 miles of shifting sea ice to the North Pole. This journey, called the One World Expedition, was the first to get to the Pole in the summer, and reached 68 million people worldwide on issues of global warming.

Experience the adventure of Arctic travel first hand with a dynamic multi media presentation from Lonnie Dupre of the One World Expedition. If you want to know what it is like to cross the Arctic Ocean and be an arctic explorer, then this is the show for you. Join Lonnie as he shares life on the trail. Lonnie Dupre's inspirational presentation will introduce audiences to the wonders of the Arctic and teach them about setting and reaching goals. His talk will bring the One World Expedition right to you.

Emphasis will also be placed on global warming, setting and achieving goals, teamwork and overcoming obstacles. Breathtaking images, along with video, Arctic gear and a variety of other props complement the power point presentation.

The First Circumnavigation of Greenland

Lonnie and John flying the National Geographic Flag

Lonnie and John flying the National Geographic flag on Kaffeklubben Island, Greenland. The northern most land in the world.

Dupre, who lives in Grand Marais, Minnesota, has over 14,000 miles of arctic and polar expedition travel by dog sled, ski, on foot, and by kayak. While using traditional Inuit means of travel, he has traveled expeditions to the North Pole, across the Russian Far East, Canada's Northwest Passage, Northern Scandinavia and Greenland.

In 2001, Lonnie Dupre, and Australian John Hoelscher completed a 6,500 mile journey by dog team and kayak accomplishing the first rounding of Greenland's rugged coastline. They gathered some amazing information and pictures of the land, animals, and culture of the Polar Inuit.

In 2006, Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen pulled and paddled modified canoes over 600 miles of shifting sea ice to the North Pole. This journey, called the One World Expedition, was the first to get ot the Pole in the summer, and reached 68 million people worldwide on issues of global warming.

Lonnie is available for school, corporations and community group presentations. His talks can be adapted to any level, age and time schedule. Generally, the 75 minute program consists of a 10 minute segment of "show and tell" items from the expedition. This is followed by 55 minutes of breathtaking images and video, and a 10-minute question and answer period.

Praise for Lonnie's speaking engagements

"You have our deepest admiration and thanks for showing us the potential of what can be accomplished through working together."

--3M General Offices
Saint Paul, Minnesota

"You truly captivated the audience with your stunning slides, stories and display of your expedition clothing."

--St. Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota

"Your talk was thoroughly enjoyed by all and you certainly managed to convey not only the great difficulties of your journeys, but also something of the essence of the place; its scale, its inhospitable environment and its haunting beauty."

--Royal Geographic Society
London, England

"[Lonnie] is one of those rare individuals who is a doer. He has the organizational skills that are necessary to put an idea or dream into action. He knows the frustrations of refusal and rejection .... and one of his greatest assests is his ability to keep positive against great odds."

--Will Steger
Solo from the Pole

Arrange a presentation

To make arrangements for corporations, businesses,or school presentations contact:
Lonnie Dupre

PO Box 940
Grand Marais, Minnesota USA 55604
Phone: 1.218.370.2015
E-mail Lonnie at: lonnie@boreal.org

Presentation Schedule

Upcoming Keynote Presentations by Lonnie Dupre

Catch one of Lonnie's upcoming presentations!

  • March 24, 2007
    North House Folk School – Grand Marais, MN
  • April 2, 2007
    Oseola Schools – Oseola, WI
  • April 19, 2007
    Minnesota Library Association – Brainard, MN
  • April 20, 2007
    Proctor Schools – Proctor, MN
  • April 21, 2007
    North Dakota State University “Global Warming” Fargo, ND
  • April 23, 2007
    Mount Mercy College – Cedar Rapids, IA
  • August 4, 2007
    Bemidji State University – Bemidji, MN
  • August 4, 2007
    Two Harbors Kayak Festival – Two Harbors, MN

Recent Keynote Presentations by Lonnie Dupre

  • Minnesota Public Radio “Mid-Morning Show” – Mpls, MN. July 28, 2006
  • Maintain Safety Research – Seattle, WA. Aug 29, 2006
  • Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center - Finland, MN. Oct 7, 2006
  • Vermillion Community College - Ely, MN. Oct 25, 2006
  • 45 Degree Outdoor Store – Stillwater, MN. Nov 11, 2006
  • Midwest Mountaineering “Winterfest” – Minneapolis, MN. Nov 12, 2006
  • Harbor City Charter School – Duluth, MN. Nov 16, 2006
  • University of Minnesota Duluth – Duluth, MN. Nov 16, 2006
  • Adventuras Naturales “Eco Lodge Presentation” - Costa Rica, Dec, 5, 2006
  • Torben Diklev “Knud Rasmussen Museum” – Denmark, Jan, 1-5, 2007
  • Red River Basin Commission “Global Warming” – Fargo, ND. Jan 23, 2007
  • St. Croix Schools – St, Croix, WI. Jan 29, 2007
  • Living Green Conference – Duluth, MN. Feb 3, 2007
  • Manitoba Conservation Commission – Manitoba, Canada. Feb, 14, 2007
  • Cornnell University, Mount Vernon, Iowa Feb 23, 2007
  • University of Oregon School of Environmental Law – Eugene, OR Mar 1-4, 2007
  • Explorers Club Annual Dinner – Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NY. Mar 17, 2007

Selected Keynote Speaking Engagements

  • Royal Geographic Society - London. Apr. 2002.
  • Danish Polar Center, Denmark. Apr. 2002.
  • The Explorers Club - Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting. Sept. 21, 1996.
  • 3M Corporation. 1995.
  • St. Olaf College. 1990.

 

Kelly Dupre created linoleum block prints of arctic scenes.

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