Jimmy Chin Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
Travels From:
JAC
Primary Topic Category:
Adventure & Exploration
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Jimmy Chin Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Jimmy is a leading storyteller of his generation and a world-class professional mountain athlete. He is a National Geographic photographer, Academy Award-winning film director, and New York Times Best Selling author. He’s equally respected for his groundbreaking climbing, mountaineering, and skiing achievements as he is for his photography and filmmaking, including winning an Academy Award for Free Solo and numerous awards for his scripted film Nyad.
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