Majka Burhardt is a writer, climber, and guide. Based in Boulder, Colorado, her experiences enable her to take on assignments not only in North America, but throughout the world. In 2009, Majka turned her attention to Namibia, culminating in a new film, Waypoint Namibia,  released in this past December. The film is currently touring film festivals around the world, and Majka was nominated for an EPIC Emerging Artist Award for her work as the Executive Producer. Currently, Burhardt is working  on a series of articles that  examine how to make adventure additive--when adventure goes beyond exploration and toward cultural and environmental connection.


Majka’s first book, Vertical Ethiopia: Climbing Toward Possibility in the Horn of Africa, was published in February, 2008 (Shama). Vertical Ethiopia was shortlisted for the Banff Book Award. Her second book, Coffee Story: Ethiopia, will be released in Fall, 2010.

In September of 2010, Majka will be co-leading an expedition to northern Ethiopia for a first-ever journey of adventure, global stewardship, and sacred connection.  Together they are transporting a group to the heart of humanity's ancient roots to imagine, create and contribute to a new future for a nation of children. Learn more at Imagine Ethiopia 2010.

Burhardt’s non-fiction work has appeared in publications including Men’s Health, Patagonia, Alpinist, Women's Adventure, The Explorers Journal, and Climbing, where she is the voice behind the column “Whipped.” Majka’s blog, The Liminal Line, can be found here, on her website.

As a speaker, Majka has made numerous presentations to diverse audiences in venues ranging from the 92nd Street Y in New York City to the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival to corporate leadership conferences. Her work has been featured on news programs, radio shows, magazines and newspapers.

Majka Burhardt has an MFA in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson Program for Writers and received her BA in Anthropology from Princeton University. She merges these backgrounds with her passion for the outdoors and adventure in her writing. Majka is sponsored by Patagonia, Osprey Packs, Petzl, Scarpa, Julbo, Outdoor Research and is an AMGA Certifed Rock Guide.

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News and Events:

  • August 20th: American Alpine Journal Article on Namibia Expedition Released.
  • August 10th: Waypoint Namibia Showing Announced with Wild And Scenic on Tour in Seattle, 9/23-24.
  • August 9th: Waypoint Namibia Showing announced at Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival October 7-10.
  • August 7th: TEDxSMU speaking event confirmed. October 15th and 16th.
  • July 28th: Twitter Feature added to website.
  • July 22nd: Waypoint Namibia announced at Horyzonty Festival in Slovakia for November 11-13.
  • July 17th: Majka's on the Cover of Climbing Magazine August Issue, Now on Stands.
  • June 7th: Catch a interview on Livesauce Media with Kim Havell and Majka on YouTube.
  • May 14th: Explorers Club Lecture in NY, NY Announced for December 6th.
  • May 3rd: Origin Point Press Team gets press in New York Post for new coffee and the book.
  • March 28th: Waypoint Namibia Review by the Joy Trip Project: "Waypoint Namibia is a great film and a fresh look at adventure with social purpose."
  • March 16th: Majka Nominated for an EPIC Emerging Artist Award. Vote by March 31 HERE
  • March 15th, Waypoint Namibia at Hory a Mesto: Bratislava, Slovakia. April 23rd and 24th. 
  • March 6th, Post Op, New Liminal Line.
  • February 26th: Adventure Chronicles Friday Focus Interview Live.
  • January 16th: See a sneak peak of the new Petzl Catalog with a story on Namibia.
  • January 15th: Waypoint Namibia at Wild and Scenic Film Festival, 7 PM, Nevada City, CA.
  • January 14th: Go East, Alpinist #29 Feature now fully available online.
  • January 12: Namibia Speaking Event, Dolores, CO with Colorado Environmental Coalition and Osprey Packs. 6:30 PM.
  • January 8th: Waypoint Namibia Showing Announced: Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. January 29th.
  • January 7th: Read about Majka's work in Namibia in the Cortez Journal
  • December 27th: Go East, New Article in Alpinist Magazine.
  • December 1st: Imagine Ethiopia 2010 Announced: First Ever Journey of Adventure, Global Stewardship and Sacred Connection
  • November 14th: Waypoint Namibia World Premier at Boulder Adventure Film Festival

 

 

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