Adventure Photographer, Speaker and Podcast Host
Michael J. Reinhart is an adventure photographer, speaker and explorer. He produces and hosts the podcast Whiskey and a Map featuring interviews with the world’s most interesting adventurers and explorers. 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 spent his life exploring the world: Scuba diver from the age of 13; Sailing a few years later; Mountaineer; and Adventure Racer.
He has traveled and photographed in many far-off places around the world, and his travels include racing in the Eco-Challenge Expedition Race-Borneo, exploring the Caribbean coast of Mexico and the Yucatan, summiting Mount Rainier, travels through Eastern Europe during its communist days and diving wrecks off the coast of California.
Michael has worked in-country on humanitarian and medical projects in Guatemala and Kenya. He is a volunteer advisor to an Anti-Poaching NGO working to save Africa’s elephant and Rhino.
He has degrees in Economics, Social Ecology-Criminology, a Juris Doctorate and a post graduate Diploma in International Law.
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