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August 31 (JMT – WE FINISHED IT!!!)

After summiting Mt. Whitney (14,496 ft.-the highest Mt. in the continental USA), backpacking 130 miles, 800+ switchbacks and the equivalent of climbing Mt. Fuji 10 days in a row we have completed the 211... 

August 30 (JMT Day 10)

It snowed yesterday afternoon and last night!  Frost and ice covered our tent this morning.  It was 10F outside and 35F inside the tent this AM. Thank goodness my sleeping bag is rated for +15F. I hate... 

August 29 (JMT Day 9)

We took a 2 mile detour to stop by Muir Trail Ranch to see if they had a cabin for the night. They didn’t.  Rumor on the trail says its going to snow tonight.  My tent is only rated for 3 seasons... 

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Payge McMahon is an outgoing adventure athlete, motivational speaker and writer.

Payge has climbed the highest mountains in Africa, Japan and the continental U.S., cycled across Southeast Asia, hiked through the deserts of Egypt and Jordan and backpacked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and these are just a few of the things she has done in the past three years.

She promotes living life to the fullest, trying new things, cultural and physical education, volunteering and being a responsible global citizen. She has built homes with Habitat for Humanity in Lujan, Argentina, participated in the flood relief efforts with Hands on Nashville in Tennessee and taken care of elephants in Northern Thailand. She also plays in various charity golf tournaments and athletic events around the U.S.

She is working on a book and a development deal for a reality TV series around her real life adventures. 'Turn the Payge' is the working title for both projects and reflects her outlook on life.

"Life is like a book. It has many chapters, characters and adventures. Some people get stuck on one page and never realize their adventures or meet some of the interesting people along the way. I was once stuck and unfulfilled. I finally turned my page and haven't looked back!"
- Payge McMahon

Payge McMahon is available for speaking engagements, motivational coaching, adventure outings and expeditions. Visit the Contact page for additional info!