GROW 2012

2011 Speakers

Day 3: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY

Experience the best of outdoor adventure in Vancouver with local insiders. They’ll take you kite-boarding, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, and on walking tours around town. SIGN UP BELOW.

IF YOU’RE A LOCAL AND WANT TO LEAD A GROUP ON AN ADVENTURE…SEND A NOTE TO: stephanie at dealmakermedia com

• Name/Contact info
• Which sport would you like to lead?
• Where do you want to take them?
• Describe your “day of fun and challenge”

2011 Activities:

	GROUSE GRIND + LUNCH AT THE TOP Hike the 900 metre vertical Grouse Grind then take the tram down. HOST: Jacqueline Gustafson, Senior Manager, KPMG LLP FITNESS: Good DURATION: 9AM – approx 1PM (1-2 Hour hike followed by lunch) COST: The lift ticket is $10 to download. Lunch at the top with the wonderful view is about $10/person. Bus fare from downtown to Grouse Mountain is $2.50 each way.	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	VANCOUVER BY BIKE This day is all about fun in the sun and cycling through one of North America’s most beautiful cities. With bikes rented from Spokes, you’ll start biking at Stanley Park and visit False Creek, the Olympic Village, Granville Island, and enjoy lunch at Kitsilano Beach. You can return your bike after lunch, hang at Kitsilano Pool, or continue on bike to Spanish Banks. The day will end with much needed refreshments at Cardero’s in Coal Harbour. HOST: Ted Morgan, President & Founder, CabinWorks Media FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate DURATION: 10AM – 4PM (option to leave early at 2PM) COST: Bike Rental ~$35 and meals/drinks	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	KAYAKING FALSE CREEK & ENGLISH BAY + LUNCH An excellent way to see Vancouver is from the water. We’ll paddle from Vancouver’s famous Granville Island through False Creek’s marinas and out to either Stanley Park or Kitsilano Beach (depending on conditions). HOST: Ian Bell, CEO, AppSocial Media, Inc. FITNESS LEVEL: Paddling experience is not mandatory. This is somewhat strenuous so you should be someone who exercises at least occasionally. DURATION: 9AM – 2PM COST: ~$60 including lunch and rentals	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	KITE BOARDING IN SQUAMISH Squamish boasts excellent kiting conditions in a breathtaking setting. If you are a beginner itching to try kiting or an advanced rider up for some racing, freestyle, or free riding, Squamish promises a day of sun, consistent wind, skilled instructors, and friendly Canadian kiters. HOST: Mark Cunningham, CEO, Indicee Inc. SKILL LEVEL: All levels of kiters are invited to join DURATION: 10:30AM – 5PM returning back to Vancouver by 7PM COST: TBD	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	MOTORCYCLE THE SEA-TO-SKY HIGHWAY Take in Canada’s most beautiful road as you rip up the Sea-To-Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler.  We’ll leave late in the morning, ride for about 90 minutes up to Whistler Mountain, enjoy lunch on a sunny patio, and make our way home in the afternoon. You’ll be led by local entrepreneur and motorcycling enthusiast Ian Andrew Bell.  You must be insured and licensed to ride a motorcycle in order to participate. HOST: Ian Bell, CEO, AppSocial Media Inc. FITNESS LEVEL: Licensed/Insured to ride DURATION: 10AM – 4PM COST: ~$175 for Motorcycle rental, plus lunch and gas	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	WALKING TOUR OF GASTOWN, PUBS, AND RESIDENT STARTUPS Start at Waterfront Skytrain for a fun walk through Vancouver’s famed Gastown district. You’ll start the afternoon with lunch at Chill Winston, then learn about the historic neighborhood and drop in the offices of some of Vancouver’s coolest startups. The afternoon will end at at Cobre for drinks and more food. Space is limited. HOST: McElroy Flavelle, CEO, Compass Engine FITNESS LEVEL: Wear comfy shoes! DURATION: 1PM – 5PM COST: Whatever you want to spend on food and drinks.	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	RARE TRACKS & REAL GUITAR HEROS A Juno Award nominated Canadian record producer and Order of Canada recipient, Jack Richardson produced some of the biggest selling records of the 70s, including the Guess Who’s classic Wheatfield Soul album and Alice Cooper’s Love It to Death. Jack’s son Garth Richardson, a storied producer in his own right, has racked up hits engineering The Red Hot Chili Peppers and producing Rage Against the Machine. Join Garth & Kevin Williams for an afternoon of music discovery. You’ll experience the inner tech of rare production tracks, view never before seen footage of the creation of a Canadian sound, get a few insider only stories, and explore how Nimbus — three generations on — continues to foster thought leadership and high tech innovation based on Jack’s legacy. HOST: Patti Derbyshire, Professor Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Mount Royal University FITNESS LEVEL: n/a DURATION: 1PM – 5PM COST: $20 for food and drinks	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	5K Run & Coffee Is your body craving some attention after a few days of focusing on your mind at the conference? Come out for a well-deserved morning ocean run, led with enthusiastic local runner, Alicia Woodside. Explore the beauty of the Seawall and Stanley Park and learn local history, while getting your morning run in! We will start at the Coal Harbour seawall, and run a 5-kilometer route on trail and Seawall, followed by stretches on the edge of the scenic harbour. For those who are interested, there will be a post-run coffee social at a local Coal Harbour café. HOST: Alicia Woodside, UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, & Technology FITNESS: All levels of runners are welcome, as participants will be paired with others at a similar speed. Participants should feel comfortable running a 5km distance. DURATION: 9AM – 10AM COST: Just the price of your coffee	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	Crossfit Boot Camp, by CrossfitBC CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience HOST: Reza Kazemipour, CEO/Founder, AltosMedia, Inc.. FITNESS LEVEL: Good DURATION: 10AM – 11:AM + 1/2Hr each way for shuttle service ( Lunch TBD) COST: $25 + Shuttle service depending on # of sign-ups.	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!
	Uncover Unpretentious Gourmet Food In Vancouver Join Foodtree on an Urbandig to uncover unpretentious Gourmet Food with chefs who are fussy about the quality of their ingredients. Visit Gastown, Chinatown and Railtown on a tour of Vancouver restaurants and cafes that are casual, but offer gourmet fare made with world-class ingredients. Must be willing to eat and drink anything delicious and to walk several blocks. $115 per person incl gratuity. Max 20. Planned itinerary 1pm- 7:30pm. Yep, lots of eating and drinking. HOST: Anthony Nicale, CEO, Foodtree FITNESS: Hungry! DURATION: 1PM – 7:30PM COST:$115	This event is now over. Hope you had fun!