Podcast: Climbing 8000m Peaks With 70% Blindness
2023
On The Mic With Parth: Jill Wheatley is a Canadian mountaineer and runner. A few years ago she suffered a traumatic brain injury causing her to loose 70% of her vision. But that did not stop her from dreaming big. She went about climbing 6x8000m mountains in less than a year and is aiming to finish all 14 very soon!
Visually impaired climber to summit 14 peaks
2022
Visually impaired mountaineer Jill Wheatley says climbing is a gift after surviving traumatic brain injury.
Gripped Magazine: Visually Impaired Canadian Summits Annapurna
2023
Jill was featured in Gripped Magazine following her Annapurna summit (April, 2023)
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.
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.
Rocky Mountain Outlook: Visually Impaired Mountaineer's Tall Task
2023
Jill's Feature in Canmore Alberta's Rocky Mountain Outlook
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.
Jill Wheatley: Choosing My Response (The National Post)
2022
Choosing how I respond to TBI and Vision loss with Canada's National Post
What is Possible?
2025
Listen in for thought-provoking conversation that encourages embracing uncertainty, growth, and shared human experiences.
The Travis Macy Show
2023
Listen in as Travis and Mace lead a fun , educational, and compelling conversation with Jill and Ryan Haebe about living fully after traumatic brain injury.