Speaking & Partnerships
The Mountain Method
The most valuable tools weigh nothing.
Every lesson you learn adds a tool to your toolkit
From rugged ridge repairs to long-distance races, Shep is a high-level ultrarunner, adventurer, and storyteller who has earned his greatest lessons in the wild. In The Mountain Method Shep turns real mountain experience into practical guidance for leadership, resiliance, and everyday problem solving.
Availability to Learn
Great challenges begin with curiosity. By staying open to new skills, opportunities, and lessons, you build the foundation for all future confidence and growth.
Adapt Through Adversity
When the storm hits, you don’t quit, you improvise. Shep shares mountain-tested stories of resilience and creative problem-solving, showing that every challenge is a chance to evolve.
Share Your Tools
True leadership is about helping others climb higher. By using your tools to guide and support others, you naturally become the leader people turn to when the terrain gets tough.
Transform your team's mindset and performance.
Leadership Lessons from the Mountain.
I don’t just talk about resilience, I’ve lived it over thousands of miles in the mountains and on the trails.
My talks explore how to:
- Perform under pressure with calm confidence
- Adapt to adversity instead of being overwhelmed by it
- Lead by example when others need you most
- Stay resourceful and optimistic in unpredictable environments
A Message That Resonates
Because everything I share comes from real experience:
• Six-day running races + 200-mile mountain ultras
• (5x) Team Canada - Backyard World Championships
• Managing trail crews and large-scale race operations
• Entrepreneurship rooted in community and service
people walk away feeling inspired. Real, authentic stories from a life lived to the fullest leaves the audience imagining how they could harness this energy and live like the hero of their own story. The Mountain Method offers thought prevoking guidance and equips the audience with tools and skills they can apply immediately.
Who I Speak To
- Corporate teams seeking stronger leadership & trust
- Organizations navigating change or growth
- Students and emerging leaders learning to build confidence
- Outdoor and wellness communities striving toward big goals
What You Can Expect
✔ Engaging storytelling rooted in lived experience
✔ Actionable takeaways, not buzzwords or clichés
✔ A relatable, humble, high-energy presence
✔ Optional add-ons: workshops, Q&A, guided movement
Ready to Elevate Your Next Event?
Let’s tailor a session that empowers your audience to go farther than they thought possible.
Align with a high-performing mountain athlete.
Why Partner With Shep?
Because your brand deserves more than just a logo on a shirt.
You deserve a teammate who can:
- Share and support your core values, even in the most demanding environments on Earth.
- Bring your goals to life through storytelling, community impact, and real results.
- Inspire audiences with an authentic voice powered by lived experience
A Proven Performer in Sport & Business
I’ve run for six days straight, completed some of the toughest races in the world, and helped build Canada’s premier trail events through my partnership with Sinister Sports. On top of all this, I operate a successful digital billboard company in rural Alberta, partnering with small businesses and big brands to expand their reach and grow their business.
I know how to build relationships, foster growth, and build momentum. I know how to plan and how to adapt to adversity.
And most importantly, I know how to finish big goals.
What I Bring to Your Organization
✔ Authentic content from real adventures
✔ Brand storytelling that actually resonates
✔ Event and community engagement
✔ Corporate speaking through The Mountain Method
✔ Positive, rugged, memorable brand association
Audience Reach
- Ultrarunning + adventure communities
- Canadian outdoor market + cross-border appeal
- High-performing business and endurance demographics
- Social + speaking + on-site event amplification
Your Brand. My Journey. Our Results.
📩 Let’s Start a Conversation
Whether you’re a global brand or a grassroots business with a bold vision, let’s explore how we can go farther together.