Join Jill Heinerth and Dr. Jaqueline Windh as they have a fun conversation about ultrarunning, marathons, and adventure. Jackie Windh: www.jacquelinewindh.com Jill’s New Book: Into The Planet, My Life as...
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National Geographic Photo Editor Sadie Quarrier recently recognized 9 remarkable women for their skills as adventure photographers. What does it take to be an adventure photographer? Quarrier notes that “you need stamina, expert skills in a sport, and the ability to work under extreme conditions, often with a team. You’re the last to bed and the first to rise. Your free time is spent downloading and organizing thousands of photos and videos. The role can be both physically and creatively draining. For female adventure photographers, it can also be a challenge to break into this male-dominated niche.” Read the full…
I was having a conversation with a dear friend about my favorite books on diving and survival and I thought I would compile a list to share. Here is a master list of nine favorites. The Real Story of Risk: Adventures in a Hazardous World – Glenn Croston Cave diving may be known as the world’s most dangerous sport, but risk is ubiquitous in our everyday lives. Croston leads and entertaining and informative discussion about how we face risk and experience life challenges that allow us to discover our full potential. Caverns Measureless to Man – Sheck Exley This first person account reveals the very…
American Whitewater kayaker and journalist Tom Legere describes how listening to an interview of Jill Heinerth lead him to better understand the risks and rewards of whitewater kayaking. Read the article here. AmericaWhitewater The original interview of Jill Heinerth on CBC Radio program “Q” can be heard here.