This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Azerbaijan, Qazax Prov, Rock Formation
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Warai Wasi Valley Night, 2010 - Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Night Walk On Way To San Lucas - In 2010, I walked across the South American Altiplano. I pulled a cart with water until I got past the Quebrada de Humahuaca to Tilcara. There, I abandoned my cart. Consulting with a llama keeper, I ventured to find the way across the mountain range leading to the termination point of the Andes. This shot was taken before I bed down for the night on the side of a vast canyon.
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea On Mt Wilhelm Summit, 1983 - I climbed Mt. Wilhelm at night so that I could be on top for the dawn. I got lost on the way, but I managed to reach the summit as the sun rose above the horizon. The sensation of being on the summit instilled in me a love of mountain climbing.
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Mule
Azerbaijan, Oguz Prov, Three Boys
Sea Ice, 2007 Arctic Ocean
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Porta Monastery
Dog Fish, 2015 Argentina, Salta Province
UK, Derby Prov, Duck Pigeon
Slovenia, Moravske Toplice Prov, Field Of Yellow