Adrian Ballinger
Keynote Speaker: Founder, CEO & Head Guide of Alpenglow Expeditions; Alpinist & Ski Mountaineer
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Adrian Ballinger Biography
Adrian Ballinger is a highly skilled mountain athlete and business owner. As the founder and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions, Ballinger has revolutionized the field with his Rapid Ascent™ expeditions. His innovative approach to expedition planning and his commitment to responsible climbing practices have established him as a leader in the industry.
Ballinger's accomplishments as an alpinist and skier are extensive. Not only is he the only American to have skied from the summit of three 8,000-meter peaks, but in 2011, he also became the first person to summit three 8,000-meter peaks in just three weeks. As of 2022, Ballinger has made 18 successful summits of 8,000-meter peaks, including eight summits of Mt. Everest. His achievements also include being the fourth American to have summited both Mount Everest and K2 without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Ballinger's dramatic attempt to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen in 2016, followed by his successful ascent in 2017, was documented in the award-winning "Everest No Filter" social media program. In 2019, he again showcased his endurance and skill by summiting K2 without supplemental oxygen, a feat captured in the feature documentary "Breathtaking: K2 - The World's Most Dangerous Mountain."
As a certified IFMGA/AMGA mountain guide, Ballinger has led over 150 international climbing expeditions on six continents. His leadership has successfully expedited more than 40 Himalayan summits over 6000 meters, including Makalu, the world's fifth tallest peak. He also served as the lead guide and expedition outfitter for a Discovery Channel-sponsored expedition in 2019 to uncover the mystery of Mount Everest's first summit in 1924.
In addition to his own personal victories, Ballinger has guided numerous climbers to their own successes. His professional credentials include AMGA Rock, Alpine, and Ski Certifications. His commitment to ethical standards in guiding is evident in his leadership of the Alpenglow Expeditions Clean Up Expedition on Ama Dablam and his participation in expeditions on Kilimanjaro, Denali, Alpamayo, Huascarán Sur, and Cotopaxi, among others.
As a professional speaker, Ballinger draws upon his experiences in a career marked by significant personal achievements, as well as his role in guiding others through challenging climbing expeditions. His insights into risk management and preparation – essential for endeavors where stakes are a matter of life or death – are applicable to a broad range of audiences.
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Adrian Ballinger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure Speakers, Olympic Athlete and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adrian Ballinger for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Adrian Ballinger generally travels from Olympic Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Conrad Anker, Robyn Benincasa and Emily Harrington. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adrian Ballinger for an upcoming event.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Adrian Ballinger for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Adrian Ballinger, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Adrian Ballinger or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Adrian Ballinger for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Adrian Ballinger, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Adrian Ballinger are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Adrian Ballinger, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Adrian Ballinger speak about?
Adrian Ballinger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Olympic Athlete, Business Leadership, Athlete, Sports, Sports Motivation, Climbing, Extreme Sports, Motivational, Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Travel, Executive Leadership and Business. -
Where does Adrian Ballinger travel from?
Adrian Ballinger generally travels from Olympic Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Adrian Ballinger?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adrian Ballinger for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Adrian Ballinger for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Adrian Ballinger or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
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