Jill Heinerth spends weeks at a time traveling the country giving inspirational presentations to young people. In her role as Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer-in-Residence, Jill has been to the very edges of the planet, and she encourages young people to explore and discover their own worlds. Preparing young people to face the challenges of the real world, Jill shares her experiences on extreme expeditions, and encourages young people to overcome their fears as they make the world a better place.
Tag: exploration
How To Shop For Expedition Gear
Jill Heinerth takes us on a shopping trip at Mountain Equipment Co-Op offering pro tips on which expedition, outdoor adventure and camping gear she recommends. A field recording with Robert McClellan.
Women Explorers
Jill Heinerth and Dr. Jacqueline Windh, two accomplished female explorers talk about growing up as young girls seeking adventure in the woods and rivers near suburban Toronto.
How To Embrace Fear
Jill Heinerth weighs in on how she handles fear while on cutting edge adventures and cave diving expeditions. If we don’t embrace fear we will spend the rest of our lives running from it. From the lawless Sahara desert to the deep underworld beneath Antarctic icebergs, Jill shares how she mitigates risks and successfully navigates some of the world’s most dangerous dives.
Extreme Weather Prepping
Extreme weather prepping. What to wear and how to survive on expeditions to extreme cold environments.
Embrace The Unknown
Jill’s real world advice about encountering and embracing the unknown.
