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  • About
  • Purpose Amid Peaks

      Jill Wheatley at a Glance

      A brief look at the story of Jill Wheatley

      Become Part of the Supporting Cast

      As a visually impaired adventure athlete, the support of others allows me to shine light in the power of perspective and possibility.

      Jill Wheatley: The Virtual Story

      I, Jill Wheatley, aim to break down the stigma associated with traumatic brain injury, vision loss, and eating disorders. Through challenging mountain experiences, I will shine light on the power of perspective and possibility.

      Only Blueprints

      A blueprint ~ ideas and inspiration for my trail ahead giving all respect to the mountains and Mother Nature.

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  • Trails & Travels

      Ice Fall

      Once upon a chilly February morning, two eager friends raced the sun rising in Banff National Park in search of a frozen waterfall to scale.....the plot quickly twist and the happily ever after will take a minute.

      Digging Deep on Dhaulagiri

      Climbing atop the 7th highest mountain on earth, Dhaulagiri got off to a jagged start. My second 8 000 er was far tougher mentally than physically. I climb on.

      Kanchenjunga: Keepin’ the Story Interesting

      The world’s 3rd highest peak, my 3rd 8000er, was going to be different. The stories my mind was telling were daunting yet deep within knew that there was potential for greatness to surface from change. It did.

      Manaslu Expedition Part 1: Embodying the Soul of the Himals

      As I prepare to climber beyond 8 000m, I reflect upon the healing I have found in the himals of Nepal, and how I strive to personify their characteristics.

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  • Traumatic Brain Injury & Health

      Acceptance and Alchemy

      Letting go of what could have been and finally embracing what is, acceptance, the most direct path to inner peace, challenged me for years following traumatic brain injury which resulted in loss of 70% of my eyesight. Through what felt like endless chapters of uncontrollable events, I struggled to cultivate inner balance through acceptance.

      Feeling Fractured

      Unanswered messages, emails and texts from companies who had been ‘on my team’ as I climbed atop some of the world’s most pristine peaks, having my story withdrawn from a magazine publication and a mention of insignificance, I am human; it hurts yet with that strength, fractured, I climb on.

      Ice Fall

      Once upon a chilly February morning, two eager friends raced the sun rising in Banff National Park in search of a frozen waterfall to scale.....the plot quickly twist and the happily ever after will take a minute.

      Eye Shoulds

      New shoulds, eye glasses, and response.

      Craving the serenity, simplicity and solitude of life in the Himalayas, where I am disconnected yet connect deeply: inner peace should not be altered. I have work to do.

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  • Media

      Full Value - Alpinist Magazine

      2025

      Finding solace in the mountains after a traumatic brain injury upended my life, I reflect on my relationship with mountains in Alpinist magazine.

      What is Possible?

      2025

      Listen in for thought-provoking conversation that encourages embracing uncertainty, growth, and shared human experiences.

      Jill Wheatley: Delivering Adventure Podcast

      2025

      When we find ourselves in situations with others who are experiencing distress due to adversity, knowing what to say, what to avoid saying, or how to act can be difficult regardless of how well intentioned we are.

      In this episode we are joined again by Jill Wheatley who is going to walk us through some strategies that we can use to help people through distress and adversity.

      Talking Impact: Jill Wheatley

      2024

      In this episode of Talking Impact, we are honored to welcome mountaineer, educator, and true inspiration, Jill Wheatley. After surviving a devastating brain injury that left her nearly blind and in the hospital for more than 2 years, Jill has risen above unimaginable challenges to achieve extraordinary feats—conquering some of the world’s most dangerous peaks and living a life fueled by resilience and courage.

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Visually impaired climber to summit 14 peaks

Overcoming Mountains of Adversity

Jill Wheatley: Choosing My Response (The National Post)

Kanchenjunga: Keepin’ the Story Interesting

Rocky Mountain Outlook: Visually Impaired Mountaineer's Tall Task

Digging Deep on Dhaulagiri

Global News: Visually-impaired Canadian woman sets records on the world's tallest mountains

The Travis Macy Show

Podcast: Climbing 8000m Peaks With 70% Blindness

Jill Wheatley: Mountains of My Mind

Partially-sighted Mountaineer Climbing the World’s 14 Tallest Mountain

Gripped Magazine: Visually Impaired Canadian Summits Annapurna

Moving Mountains: Perspective and Possibility from Brain Injury and Vision Loss to the World’s Highest Peaks

Pursuing Peak Perspective

Jill Wheatley: Human Triumph on the Highest Peaks after a TBI and only 30 % Vision

Jill Wheatley: Explore Magazine Feature

Podcast: Ambiguously Blind

Jill Wheatley at a Glance

Ice Fall

Delivering Adventure Podcast

Feeling Fractured

 CBC Jill Wheatley: The Power of the Mind amid Life's Mountains

Acceptance and Alchemy

Talking Impact: Jill Wheatley

Jill Wheatley: Delivering Adventure Podcast

What is Possible?

Full Value - Alpinist Magazine

A Collection of the Latest

Explorers' Web

Become Part of the Supporting Cast

Jill Wheatley: The Virtual Story

Only Blueprints

Climbing Behind the Scenes

Freetrail Podcast

Eye Shoulds

Manaslu Expedition Part 1: Embodying the Soul of the Himals

Part 2: Magical Manaslu ~ a brief look

Matt Walker Adventure Podcast

Ambiguously Blind Podcast

Wellness Wednesday ~ Live

See Through Podcast

CBC Radio Feature

Duluwa Talks | Travel Podcast

Red Bull: Moving Mountains

Ultrarunner Magazine: From 70% loss of sight to enjoying the trails & mountains

Mental Edge Podcast

A HEAVY LOAD: FROM AMA DABLAM TO THE ANNAPURNAS (PART 4)

A Heavy Load: From Ama Dablam to the Annapurnas (Part 3)

Online Khabar Nepal

Teaming Up with Mountains of My Mind

A Heavy Load: From Ama Dablam to the Annapurnas (Part 2)

A Heavy Load: From Ama Dablam to the Annapurnas

Concussion Talk: An Expedition of Recovery

Live Interview: Navigating Highs and Lows in the Himalayas

Talk Ultra Podcast: An Onward and Upward Trail from Adversity

The Corona Blues

No Barriers Podcast

A Story of Serendipity

Live Interview: The Gouche

Live Interview: The Gouche # 2 - Stopping the Stigma

Stories of Hope: Live Interview

A NO BARRIERS STORY

Stokely Podcast: Jill Wheatley - Lost Sight yet Gaining Vision as a Beacon of Inspiration

Success Gets Personal on Ama Dablam

Rise Today Inspirational Podcast

A Little Eyesight, A Lot of Insight: A Dance on Island Peak

Hooked: Peace on Ice

Padlocking Peaks and Unlocking Opportunity

Globe and Mail Feature: Conquering Life's peaks and valleys from Kathmandu

Outpost Magazine: In the Light and On the Trail

The Ignition Podcast: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life with Jill Wheatley

Outside Magazine: Rob Krar's Never-Ending Race

Falling into Place

Letting Go of the Trail Behind

Impermanence of Luminance

The Power in Pause Plus Perspective

Himalayan Adventure Labs: Mountains of My Mind

Wilfrid Laurier Alumni Magazine: Conquering Mountains

Trail Sisters: Adventuring Through Life with TBI

Building My Base Layer

Waves in the Wilderness

A Himalayan Detour: More than Trail Running in Nepal

Into the Light

A Trail of No Comparison

Trail Run Magazine: Tapestry of Two Trails

The Trail Exposed

Outpost Magazine: Almost Blind and Not Running Scared: An Epic Journey of Recovery

Seeing the Trail as it Really Is

Seeing Light

Nourishing Success: Learning What it Takes to Flourish

Breathing through a Stormy Trail

A Trail of Learning: Lessons from my TBI

Sparta Chicks Radio Podcast

Prevailing Winds of Worth

The Trail of Vulnerability

The Story Continues: Extending the Trail

Trails in the Land of Fire and Ice and the Midnight Sun

Where Gratitude Grows

Trails from my Eye: Anecdotes from America

Fuelling Beauty on the Trails

About Me

In the blink of an eye, I went from being an active, autonomous athlete to  suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that took 70% of my vision and nearly my life. A sport accident changed my life in a split second, now I aim to be mindful in every moment and make every second count adventuring in mountains around the world.

Welcome to my story. Welcome to the Mountains of My Mind.

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In the Media

  • Full Value - Alpinist Magazine
  • What is Possible?
  • Jill Wheatley: Delivering Adventure Podcast
  • Talking Impact: Jill Wheatley
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Trails & Travels

  • Ice Fall
  • Digging Deep on Dhaulagiri
  • Kanchenjunga: Keepin’ the Story Interesting
  • Manaslu Expedition Part 1: Embodying the Soul of the Himals
Trails & Travels

TBI & Health

  • Acceptance and Alchemy
  • Feeling Fractured
  • Ice Fall
  • Eye Shoulds
Traumatic Brain Injury & Health

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