Jill Wheatley: Mountains of My Mind
2023
New episode of Let's Take This Outside with @mtnsofmymind - Jill is a mountain climber currently climbing the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 metres, with only 30% of her vision.
Partially-sighted Mountaineer Climbing the World’s 14 Tallest Mountain
2023
We meet Jill Wheatley, a partially-sighted mountaineer looking to summit the world’s 14 tallest mountains.
Gripped Magazine: Visually Impaired Canadian Summits Annapurna
2023
Jill was featured in Gripped Magazine following her Annapurna summit (April, 2023)
Visually impaired climber to summit 14 peaks
2022
Visually impaired mountaineer Jill Wheatley says climbing is a gift after surviving traumatic brain injury.
Overcoming Mountains of Adversity
2022
From ParticipACTION Canada, the Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives.
Moving Mountains: Perspective and Possibility from Brain Injury and Vision Loss to the World’s Highest Peaks
2023
Thankful for the Canadian Concussion Legacy Foundation who asked me to share as part of their Inspiring Stories features.
Pursuing Peak Perspective
2023
Impact Magazine has featured a short story that moves high above a fight for life to the Himalayas
Jill Wheatley: Choosing My Response (The National Post)
2022
Choosing how I respond to TBI and Vision loss with Canada's National Post
Jill Wheatley: Human Triumph on the Highest Peaks after a TBI and only 30 % Vision
2023
Jill is a former athlete, teacher, and coach whose life took a dramatic turn when a traumatic brain injury (TBI) left her with impaired vision, stripping away her independence and changing her world completely. Yet, even amidst the darkness, Jill's unwavering passion for Mother Nature and her unyielding spirit drove her to reclaim her life and conquer unimaginable heights.
Rocky Mountain Outlook: Visually Impaired Mountaineer's Tall Task
2023
Jill's Feature in Canmore Alberta's Rocky Mountain Outlook