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Keynotes & Presentations

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"Frank is a master at weaving together his love of the land, people, culture and the importance of protecting it." — Explore Magazine

Named one of the "Top 90 Canadian Explorers" by Canadian Geographic, Frank Wolf brings decades of wilderness experience to the stage. His presentations go beyond mere travelogue, offering deep insights into resilience, environmental advocacy, and the power of storytelling to drive global change.

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Featured Presentations

TEDx: Beyond Hedonism:

Adventuring for the Good of the Planet

TEDx West Vancouver ED

In this compelling talk, Frank explores his evolution from a "hedonistic" adventurer seeking personal glory to a filmmaker and advocate who uses his journeys to bear witness to environmental degradation and amplify the voices of indigenous communities.

TEDx:

About the Film ON THE LINE

TEDx GeorgiaStrait

In the summer of 2010, filmmaker Frank Wolf and his friend Todd McGowan biked, hiked, rafted and kayaked the GPS track of the pipeline in order to uncover the truth about the proposal. In this talk, Frank discusses the film, On The Line.
 

FEAT TALK

FEAT Canada 2015

The Third Man Factor' refers to situations where an unseen presence such as a spirit provides comfort or support during traumatic experiences. During the documentation of Frank Wolf's many self-propelled adventures, the Third Man Factor has consistently arisen from the ether and morphed into a tangible entity that joins the expedition and becomes part of the creative process.

Frank Wolf VIMFF Speaker
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL SPEAKER ARCHIVE

2023 Presentation:

Rogue Vision: Turning your expedition dreams into reality

In this 2023 presentation, Kevin Vallely and Frank Wolf brought together almost three decades of expedition know-how. Their interactive talk provided deep insight and inspiration for attendees looking to transform their own expedition dreams into a reality.

Resilience & Adversity

Drawing from 25+ years of grueling expeditions, Frank discusses how to overcome "mind-boggling" degrees of difficulty through creative problem-solving and mental fortitude.

Environmental Stewardship

Focusing on the Boreal forest and Arctic climate change, Frank shares first-hand accounts of industrialization's impact on our planet's most remote ecosystems.

The Art of Storytelling

Insights into documenting expeditions through award-winning film and journalism, and how narrative can bridge the gap between adventure and activism.

CHRONICLING THE WILD

From award-winning non-fiction memoirs to gripping West Coast thrillers—bring Frank’s 25+ years of exploration to your bookshelf.