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
Uganda, Ruwenzori Mountains in Distance, 1984 - This shot was taken from near Ibanda, a village which serves as a portal to the Ruwenzori range (which is shown in the distance). We found guides in Ibanda to take us into the mountains. The guides were not motivated to go to the summit. This was partly, no doubt, because of a lack of equipment. We made it as far as Elena Hut at 4584 meters of elevation, still 535 meters from the summit (Pic Marguerite, at 5119 meters).
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Basalt Cliffs
Turkey, Antalya Prov, Corn Vendor
Vietnam, Kien Giang Prov, River Boatman -
Slovenia, Vitanje Prov, Blossoming Trees
Myanmar, Mon Prov, Night Temple
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Wreath Stands
Antarctica, Jeff Shea Completes the Seven Summits Atop Mount Vinson, 1997 (with flag) - This summit was my completion of the Seven Summits: Climbing the highest mountain on each continent: Asia (Everest), Europe (Elbrus), South America (Aconcagua), North America (Denali), Australia (Kosciusko), Africa (Kilimanjaro) and Antarctica (Mount Vinson). It was so cold that when I pulled my film to load it into the camera, it snapped in two. The Flag was designed by Banner Arts' John Dugger for my project Seven Summits for a Free Tibet. The Dalai Lama wrote a letter of commendation for my project. He later spoke in front of a banner made of this design.
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Mountain Scene
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Landscape Temple