Current Projects
Like everyone, this years travel plans and projects have been put on hold due to the corona virus outbreak. Grounded, but not idle.
Successfully launched the Podcast "Whiskey and a Map". Stories of Adventure and Expeditions as told by those who lived them.
Working project documenting the work of Anti-Poaching rangers.
Expedition Training and Experience
Expedition Training and Experience
Expedition Training and Experience
Michael Reinhart has spent a lifetime of adventure and Exploration. From his young years when his mother would watch him disappear out the back yard only to return hours later with a “treasure”, he has been scuba diving from the age of 13 and ocean sailing a few years later. A dedicated mountaineer and adventure racer, Michael has bee
Michael Reinhart has spent a lifetime of adventure and Exploration. From his young years when his mother would watch him disappear out the back yard only to return hours later with a “treasure”, he has been scuba diving from the age of 13 and ocean sailing a few years later. A dedicated mountaineer and adventure racer, Michael has been part of many successful expedition teams. In recent years, he has worked in country on humanitarian projects with the local Mayan peoples of Guatemala as part of field medical and construction teams. Here are some highlights of his experiences.
Significant Peaks/ Summits
Mount Rainier, WA Kautz Glacier route
Mount Whitney, CA Mountaineer's route
Mount Shasta, CA
Mount Baker, WA
Early Winter Spire, WA
Training: Mountaineering
Alpine Mountaineering & Technical Leadership, American Alpine Institute
Other Relevant Training/ Experience
- Rescue Scuba Diver & First Responder certifications, PADI.
- Trauma first aid training.
- NOLS First Responder certification.
- Team navigator, various Adventure Racing teams
Expedition Experience
Guatemala, Alta Verapaz region.
In field medical clinics and school construction projects sponsored by Rotary International.
Eco-Challenge Expedition Race, Borneo.
12 day multi-sport adventure race
Four Winds/ Supreme Adventure Race, Wyoming Team Captain
10 day multi-sport adventure race.
Racing/ Fitness
- Four Winds Adventure Race Series Champions.
- Numerous adventure races in North America.
- Successfully completed the 20X Challenge, Sealfit Ca
- Spartan Races, including sprint, super, beast and World Championship events.
Update: Temp. dental clinic Kenya
Expedition Training and Experience
Expedition Training and Experience
This October we are going back to Nakuru Kenya to set up another temporary dental clinic at Hopewell High School. We expect our dentists and oral surgeon will treat more than 500 kids over several days. Most of these kids had never seen a dentist and many are suffering. After the clinic, its off to the bush to interview Maasai tribesmen and photograph wildlife in the Maasai Mara Reserve.
Publications and Talks of Interest
Expedition Training and Experience
Publications and Talks of Interest
Michael Reinhart has a passion for solving local historical mysteries and legends.
The Mayan Wa'tasink
An eye witness account of the ancient Mayan purification ritual.
Presentation given to several community groups. Publication pending.
Experiences and Lessons Learned in the Jungles of Guatemala
Presentation given to several community gro
Michael Reinhart has a passion for solving local historical mysteries and legends.
The Mayan Wa'tasink
An eye witness account of the ancient Mayan purification ritual.
Presentation given to several community groups. Publication pending.
Experiences and Lessons Learned in the Jungles of Guatemala
Presentation given to several community groups.
Confederate Raiders in California
The forgotten history of Southern Confederate Raiders operating in California during the Civil War.
Presentation given to several community groups.
On the Trail of the Water Witch
The search for and discovery of the lost ship wreck Water Witch.
Lost Treasure Magazine
The Taking of Kingston
An account of the raid by Tiburcio Vasquez and his gang on the small town of Kingston in 1873.
Lost Treasure Magazine