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
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Girl Large Load
Ibexes are very hard to see. I was lucky to have a f4 500 mm lens with me. They were far up on the other mountainside. The morning was extremely cold and windy.
Vietnam, Hai Duong Prov, River Plants
Vietnam, Quang Binh Prov, Girl Bike Rain-
Turkey, Antalya Prov, Hookahs
South Georgia, Glacier Down To The Water, 2006 - South Georgia is one of the most spectacular places in the world to visit. There is an overwhelming abundance of wildlife. The scenery is sublime. Invisible in this photograph are the many seals on the shore below the glacier. The scale is so large that they are too small to be seen. There are literally millions of animals.
Cuba, Havana Neighborhood, 1997 - In 1997, when I visited Havana, the city looked like it had been built with grandeur, but then not repaired or touched for decades. Still, it was somehow picturesque and charming. The city had a special atmosphere.
USA, Alaska, Denali, Breaking Camp, 1993 - In 1993 I climbed Denali with Fred Zalokar and Sean Crow, both amazingly fit ultra marathon runners. Of course, they reached the top a day before me! Here, we break camp. You can read about my Denali climb in the Journal section of this website.
Turkey, Tunceli Province, Derindere
Uganda, Mountains of the Moon, Guide, 1984 - In this photograph our guide leads us up the slope. The moss-covered rocks, the Giant Groundsel plants and the fog hugging the rocks shown here are typical of the Ruwenzoris. The swirling mists create an atmosphere of mystery.