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NGA: Traversing Costa Rica by Foot, Bike, and Paddle by Payge McMahon NGA: Traversing Costa Rica by Foot, Bike, and Paddle by Payge McMahon

“I forgot to pack my underwear, but I brought a headlamp!” said Winnie. By now we had known each other five days. We were in a remote, Costa Rican jungle and I couldn’t help but laugh at my new Swedish... 

McMahon & ESPNW Win Gracie Award McMahon & ESPNW Win Gracie Award

The Alliance for Women in Media announced the 2013 Gracies Award winners on February 26.  In conjunction with ESPNW, Payge McMahon’s Journeys and Victories episode titled, “Payge McMahon Tackles... 

McMahon signs with Osprey Packs McMahon signs with Osprey Packs

Osprey Packs has signed adventure athlete, Payge McMahon, to an exclusive contract for 2013.  A non-disclosed financial and product sponsorship agreement, McMahon will represent and use Osprey Packs... 

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Payge McMahon is a fun loving adventure athlete & journalist.

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, backpacked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and these are just some of the things she has done in the past few years.

She promotes living life to the fullest, trying new things, cultural and physical education, volunteering and being a responsible global citizen.

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.

"Like a book, life has many chapters, characters and adventures. Sometimes we get stuck on one page and never live the adventures we could have or meet some of the interesting people along the way. Turn the page and see what exciting things await you!"

~ Payge

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


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