Speaker Biographies and Program Descriptions
Jen Herdina, co-founder of Global Treks and Adventures, teacher, sailboat captain and critical care paramedic has been teaching and guiding expeditions around the world since 2006. She also lived in Iceland on and off for the past 5 years guiding adventures for all ages and solo trekking the Laugavegur Trek in 2019.
Jen is focused on empowering women to lead their own adventures near and far. She's always looking ahead to share a new adventure with kindred spirits and learn from everyone and everywhere along the way.
Learn how to navigate the land of Fire and Ice without paying for high end tours.
In this presentation, Jen Herdina, co-founder of Global Treks and Adventures, will share insider's tips on how to see the very best sights by both car or trail without the hassle of large crowds and big sticker prices making an Icelandic adventure far more assessable than you'd think!
Saturday, Nov. 19th, 11:45a.m., U of M – Hanson Hall, Room 1-102
Join Jen Herdina, co-founder of Global Treks and Adventures, as she shares the pro tips for hiking and navigating the Laugavegur Trek of Iceland.
Learn the gear, logistics and tricks to enjoy this trek at your own pace without suffering the sticker-shock of tour companies.
Jen completed her solo trek in 2019 and can't wait to do it again!
Saturday, Nov. 19th, 1:00p.m., U of M – Hanson Hall, Room 1-102