Leadership forged in the wild
Build strength.
Lead others.
Conquer your mountain.
The Mountain Method
Real lessons from real mountains.
The Mountain Method
From ultrarunning to remote ridge rescues, Shep has earned his greatest strengths in the wild. The Mountain Method turns those real-world challenges into practical tools anyone can use. Enthusiastically delivered in a 20-60min story-driven keynote speech, leaving participants feeling inspired and eager to approach new challenges.
How it helps your team:
Build strength through meaningful adversity.
Lead others with confidence and purpose.
Conquer your mountain at work and in life.
Born in the wild. Proven in human performance.
go_shep Partnerships
Ultrarunner • Trail Builder • Community-Driven Creator
I’m an athlete who goes further in every aspect of life. From running and organizing 200-mile trail races around the world to building trail networks and helping brands tell better stories, I exist where endurance meets purpose.
I partner with brands and organizations that believe in chasing bold goals, value authenticity, and aim to leave a positive impact in the community, on and off the trail.
Let’s build something powerful together:
Adventure product collaborations.
Media appearances + trail storytelling.
Endurance gear testing + feedback.
Social + video content partnerships.
Learn how we can collaborate.
I’m Matt “Shep” Shepard: ultrarunner, trail master, and entrepreneur based in the Canadian Rockies. I make a living (and a life) out of dreaming big. Building world-class trail races, running non-stop for days at a time, and helping communities and businesses tell stronger stories about who they are and what they stand for.