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!
Pursuing Peak Perspective
2023
Impact Magazine has featured a short story that moves high above a fight for life to the Himalayas
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.
Visually impaired climber to summit 14 peaks
2022
Visually impaired mountaineer Jill Wheatley says climbing is a gift after surviving traumatic brain injury.
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
Podcast: Beyond the Fear
2026
A candid conversation about fear on Global's Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen - a reflection on uncertainty, resilience, and choosing to step forward even when it’s uncomfortable.