Join Jessica Urton and Amy Anslinger as they share their adventures from Bolivia, the heart of South America.
In March 2025, Jessica and Amy spent two weeks in the heart of the Andes mountains experiencing the extremes of this stunning country and the rich culture of its colorful communities. This isn’t your average travelogue, it’s a story of adrenaline, breathtaking beauty, and unexpected travel challenges.
Get Ready to Experience:
The World’s Most Dangerous Road: Hear the heart-pounding details of mountain biking the infamous ‘Death Road’ (El Camino de la Muerte), navigating sheer drops and misty jungle as you descend over 11,000ft over 40 miles.
High-Altitude:
Hike to the summit of Pico Austria, see the Charquini Glacier, learn what it takes to thrive in the thin air of the Altiplano and trek in the Andes.
Extreme Landscapes:
From the Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) to hot springs and geysers in Sajama National Park, to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Bolivia is full of diverse beauty and extreme landscapes.
Culture:
Explore the Witches Market, front row seats to cholitas wrestling and ride Mi Teleferico in La Paz, as well as learn about the past at the ruins in Tiwanaku.
Jessica and Amy will share their essential tips for traveling to Bolivia, including logistics, acclimatization, and cultural immersion. Prepare to be inspired to book your own ticket to the roof of South America!
Bio
Jessica Urton is a passionate outdoor enthusiast with a deep love for nature and a commitment to community, Jessica has dedicated her life to sharing her passion with others. As a long-time trail volunteer at Caesar Creek State Park, Jessica has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of the outdoors. Her experience as a park host and her work as a backpacking and hiking guide for Explorer Chick Adventure Company have further solidified her belief in the importance of outdoor exploration. Jessica’s proudest accomplishment is her non-profit organization, Hope Wanders, which aims to empower women from difficult life situations through outdoor adventures. By removing barriers and providing opportunities for healing and growth, Jessica is dedicated to making outdoor activities accessible to all. Jessica is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive outdoor community for everyone. She believes that the outdoors offer a healthy and inspiring space for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature and themselves.
Amy has been exploring the wilderness for over 35 years. Some of Amy’s personal highlights include thru-hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, being the first woman to thru-hike the 1,300-mile Buckeye Trail around Ohio, and guiding over a dozen groups safely to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Amy led the Wright State University Outdoor Recreation Program for eleven years, during that time she co-founded The Adventure Summit.
Since 2008, her personal adventures have typically included her now teenage daughters and husband. They have traveled to 49 states and dozens of National Parks including paddling trips to the Rio Grande and Boundary Waters, hiking to the top of Mount Katahdin, and sharing their backcountry campsites in Glacier N.P. with moose and bear. Amy continues to share her passion for backpacking and wilderness travel with others as a part-time guide for Explorer Chick Adventure Company.