How do you bounce back from failure?

How do climb seemingly insurmountable mountains (goals)?

In his captivating keynote speeches, Dr. Jon will take your audience on an awe-inspiring journey through the adversity he's faced in his professional climbing career, and share the qualities we all need to climb the Everest's in our lives.

Focus on what you can control

How to lead in highly stressful situations

Realize that failure is part of the journey

Contact Dr. Jon at dr.jonked@gmail.com to book him!

Praise for Dr. Jon's Speaking Engagements

Unique, Exciting, and Compelling!

"Dr. Jon gives a unique, exciting and compelling talk, one that engages his audience to experience what few have seen, climbing Mt. Everest. Crossing crevasses, feeling the force of the wind, the rush of the climb. Jon uniquely shares the determination, planning, teamwork and focus in an inspirational message to the audience. You will never will forget his experience and passion and you'll use the experience to enrich your own life."

S. Booren

Owner and Founder

Prosperion Financial Advisors

Greenwood Village, CO

Impressive Subject Matter

"I highly recommend Jon as a Keynote Speaker if you are looking for someone that has the unique ability to combine impressive subject matter and lessons from his summits all over the world that relates to numerous challenges in the business environment."

R. Cargo, COO

Raymond James Financial

Anything is Possible

Learn more about Dr. Jon.

Do you have what it takes to climb some of the highest peaks on the planet? Anything is possible. Dr. Jon has been to six of the seven continental summits, including Mount Everest 2 times, and has climbed and skied mountains all over the world. Human powered adventures such as skiing and spending the night on the Colorado 14ers, California 14ers, climbing and skiing the Cascade volcanoes, and climbing 8000m peaks, are just a few of the adventures shared here. Many of Jon's stories are told through his photographs and @drjonkedski on Instagram

See The Photo Gallery

N.O.D. Basketball Academy Summer Camps

We'll be back in June 2021 for the 16th Annual Camp!

If you attended the 2020 Virtual Camp, you can access your camp content here:

2020 Camp Content

We will be running the 16th annual N.O.D. Basketball Academy Summer Camp in June 2021. Hopefully by then we can be back in the gym!

Until then, if you'd like to make a donation to the N.O.D. Foundation, you can do that here:

N.O.D. Everest Foundation

Our foundation supports youth athletic programs and provides scholarships for college students. We appreciate any amount you can give as these programs count on our camps for funding, and many athletic programs are short on funds right now due to the pandemic.

Camp Directed by:

Jon Kedrowski (Valparaiso University)
Daniel Steffenson (Fort Lewis College)
Sarah Brubeck (BMHS, EVHS and Berry Creek Middle School)
Aaron Jenniges (Seton Catholic High School, Vancouver, WA)
Special Guests Steve Swayze and European Professional Deandre Lansdowne

Summer Basketball Camp

Webinar: Weathering the Storm and Staying Prepared

Get Fit for Outdoor Adventures

Everest Base Camp Treks 2021

Best-Selling Author

Ski Mountaineer

2021 N.O.D. Summer Basketball Camps

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Some of Dr. Jon's Clients Include

Praise for Dr. Jon's Speaking Engagements

Unique, Exciting, and Compelling!

Impressive Subject Matter

TedxVail - What's your NEXT Everest?

#JonsJourneys & #Everesting Blog

Anything is Possible

N.O.D. Basketball Academy Summer Camps

We'll be back in June 2021 for the 16th Annual Camp!

Webinar: Weathering the Storm and Staying Prepared

Get Fit for Outdoor Adventures

Everest Base Camp Treks 2021

Best-Selling Author

Ski Mountaineer

2021 N.O.D. Summer Basketball Camps

Connect With Dr. Jon

Sign Up for Dr Jon's Adventure Newsletter

Featured Press

Click on the logos for stories about Dr. Jon in the media!

Need a Virtual Keynote Speaker?

Some of Dr. Jon's Clients Include

Praise for Dr. Jon's Speaking Engagements

Unique, Exciting, and Compelling!

Impressive Subject Matter

TedxVail - What's your NEXT Everest?

#JonsJourneys & #Everesting Blog

Anything is Possible

N.O.D. Basketball Academy Summer Camps

We'll be back in June 2021 for the 16th Annual Camp!