Inspire Series: Dan Slater & Dave Byrne – Epic Trail Running

Trail running is a pursuit that absolutely screams ‘Adventure!’ Using only their own two feet, dedicated runners explore places on this planet that few can access, and even fewer bother to do so. Such are the stories of Dan Slater and Dave Byrne.

Travel writer and congenital globetrotter Dan woke up one morning with a truly ‘out there’ idea – he’d be the first man to run the 70km circumference of Easter Island, for no reason whatsoever. If he’d known what that dream would actually involve, he’d have gone straight back to sleep!

Dave’s 192km journey was more considered – he wanted to bring attention to recent changes around Ningaloo and the Cape Range National Park in WA, but also gain an understanding of the local indigenous connection to country, and their hopes for the future. It’s a wild landscape that led to a remarkable experience.

Bios:

Dan Slater is one of Australia's most prominent outdoor adventure writers, regularly penning articles in the likes of Wild, Australian Geographic and Great Walks, as well as three full-length travel books. After 20 years in the outdoor industry, and having travelled to around 60% of the world's countries, Dan was last year named Travel Writer of the Year by the Australian Society of Travel Writers. He has plenty of stories to tell.

Dave Byrne is a father, trail runner, aspiring mountaineer and in between adventures somehow finds the time to manage a production company. Through both work and play, he’s been able to travel the world, seeking adventures, capturing unique stories and sharing the journeys through writing, television programs and documentaries. As a member of The North Face team for the last 13 years, he’s now fusing his love of trail running with climbing mountains, scaling heights, fast and light.

The Inspire Adventure Series is a regular monthly event aiming to get you inspired by presenters who will be sharing their outdoor adventures through multimedia slide show. Besides watching the presentation and Q&A, there will be a time to connect, chat, exchange ideas, motivate each other – and maybe even to find a partner for your next adventure.

If you have a chance, please bring children and teenagers, we'd love showing them too!

Paddy Pallin is planning to deliver nine sessions in 2025 from March to November.

Paddy Pallin will provide some snacks and drinks for the evening, please bring your own food if you have any dietary requirements. You are also welcome to BYO drinks including liquor.