MEGAN SULLIVAN

producer// director// photographer// dirtbag

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go! -Dr. Seuss ••• Remember those dreams you had when you were young? The possibilities were endless, for your future had yet to be defined. Who says that any path, at any age, is predetermined based on societal pressures and expectations? “You have brains in your head you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Take the advice of this wise doctor, and seek out your own path. It may be a little scary, but you will never regret taking a chance on following your dreams.

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What is more terrifying than high altitude climbing…? Giving an Ignite talk after the screening of my film at the Boulder International Film Festival. ••• BIFF + Ignite Adventure Shorts program will feature bad ass adventure filmmakers and speakers: @timmyoneill @linze3 @alisageiser @duzer @isaacsavitz tonight at the Boulder Theater.  If you are not in Colorado... just jump on a plane right now, or simply start driving… I heard that the drive between where you live and here is absolutely gorgeous.  Last minute trips are the best! See you soon!  // #2018biff #optoutside #goatworthy #andshesdopetoo #choosemountains #mountaingirls // (at Boulder International Film Festival)

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The other day I witnessed a guy steal money from a barista’s tip jar while her back was turned. Her colleague noticed and whispered into her ear after she gave him his coffee. As she looked down into the tip jar, her eyes widened with a moment of both confusion and disappointment. I looked back at the guy, who appeared to be living on the street, pouring cream into his coffee when the barista approached him. With a bright smile she asked, “Would you like this muffin? We are pretty slow today and we made a few too many.” He gazed into her eyes and then looked down at the ground as he reluctantly reached out his hand to accept this act of kindness. This barista reminded me, that it is far too easy to feel sorry for yourself for that of what you can not control. The challenge lies within the ability to handle tough situations with grace and understanding. ***if I had a photo of this moment I would share… but don’t… so instead, here is a photo captured during an epic day split boarding last weekend in Mammoth. Yay for powder days and blue skies :) (at Mammoth Mountain)

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I know that it is only Monday… but... can we please talk about the storm that is coming through this week — just in time for our 3-day holiday weekend…? What is your plan? Who is meeting me in Mammoth? @arborvenice @arborgirls @mammothmountain (at Mammoth Mountain)

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2017 was a year of great change for me. Last Spring, I took a leap of faith and left my agency of six years and moved to Los Angeles to start a new chapter. With any change comes uncertainty and insecurity, which combined can lead to a feeling of isolation and inner discourse. I spent most days questioning everything, lost in a perpetual state of the unknown. I often joke with my friends that the mountains are my therapy. It is from these vantage points where I gain perspective on life and find clarity. It seemed all too fitting that the last day of 2017 was spent at 12 thousand feet with a renewed sense of self awareness. I came to a realization to embrace the path that lead me here and to find peace within that decision. No longer will I waste my energy constantly questioning life, but instead I will live it with zero expectations. Life at its core is pretty simple, we just love to overcomplicate it. Here is to a year of following your ambitions and finding peace within that path.

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Machu Picchu Travel Hack// This 7th Wonder is one of my favorite destinations of all time. Yet the best vantage point comes from above and is known as one of the best kept secrets in Peru — well kind of. Huayna Picchu is the peak that rises over the lost city of the Incas and is restricted to a limited amount of people per day. This means that getting a permit to climb it can be pretty difficult. Plan ahead to apply for the permit, and if that fails you can always seek out travel agencies in the town of Cusco who tend to save a few extra permits for a price. Say goodbye to the crowds and experience this breathtaking view the next time you are in Peru.

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Is this real life? Seljalandsfoss// Iceland

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the weekend is calling and I must go. Torres del Paine// Patagonia

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She is beautiful and terrifying at the same time like nature itself. The Himalayas// Nepal (at Himalayas)

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Rules to live by: 1: climb, because it's there. 2: laugh often. 3: never trust a unicorn. Red Rock Canyon // Nevada, USA

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I am beyond grateful for the continued adventures that I am able to experience in this world. A sentiment that has never seem so clear than after a recent scare earlier last week. Health is a privilege that I don’t take for granted and I realize more than ever how precious this life is. Though fear can be paralyzing you can’t let it dictate how you live your life. You must find that joy within that makes this life worth living.

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I once heard somewhere that you have to go through chaos to reach clarity. This last month has been filled with weeks of grief and days of disarray for me. Constantly questioning the “why” with the immediate realization that I am not that special. This world is filled with hours of pain, minutes of mayhem, and seconds of hate within every day. Despite that, we still have the choice to seek out our own happiness no mater what day is dealt. As I sit here watching the sunrise, I find resolve knowing that I will choose to live today with grace for the future that I still have and the appreciation of another day. Photo taken on the summit of Third Pillar of Dana in Tuolumne Meadows :: Yosemite National Park… the little black dot is me.

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I fell 50-feet climbing in Yosemite, got hit by a car, and then diagnosed with skin cancer — all in one month. Two weeks later, I traveled to the 7 New Wonders of the World in just 13 days. Two years later and I am still getting asked, “how did you pull off that crazy trip?”. Well… today, I decided to let you in on my secret travel tips and give you an easy 4 STEP GUIDE to make traveling the world a reality. If you like to read or know how to, click on the link in my bio to read more.

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Sometimes it takes not sleeping for over 36 hours to realize that your wildest dreams don’t even compare to this reality.  . . Photo captured during an impromptu summit that @thekatiemichels and I did in a day. With an elevation of 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States… and it’s pretty sexy too.  (at Mount Whitney)

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Name your favorite place in the world. GO! ⬇️ . . . photo taken after a free solo climb on top of tenaya peak located in my favorite place in world, Yosemite. (at Yosemite National Park)

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Crater Lake// Oregon Once a year I get the amazing opportunity to take my nieces on a little adventure. This year I was able to take them on their first little summit to the top of Crater Lake in Oregon. Coming from Chicago, this was a bit harder of a challenge for them than I had expected it to be, but with a few more breaks and some candy motivation… they crushed it. I think that we are officially ready for Everest next year. #livemorenow (at Crater Lake National Park)

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“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Buller My life has been a bit unsettling for the past few months and I felt the need for a climbing adventure to get some clarity. It is from these vantage points where I gain perspective on life and where my creativity flourishes. Sometimes it takes a free solo climb to a 10,364 foot summit at sunrise to stop for a moment... and breath. (at Mammoth Lakes, California)