Majka Burhardt is making it happen and we are stoked to be following along with her adventures. She is building
her dream of climbing, writing and finding the balance to enjoy life. This week’s Adventure Chronicle’s Friday Focus highlights Majka’s balance, her passion for story telling, and her ability to find the strong balance that life needs.
Check out our Full Interview with Majka on the Adventure Chronicles.
In May 2009, a group of Climbers and adventures traveled to Namibia to discover a new rock face in the northern part of the country. Climbing wasn’t there only intent though. They were also looking to create a deeper understanding about the extraordinary culture and people of this African nation.
Headed up by Majke Burhardt, writer, climber, and guide, the group spent a little less then a month traveling through the country seeking out the connections between culture and climbing. They climbed and emerged into the culture to return home with some amazing stories and visuals. Their story and journey were documented and unravel in the documentary, WayPoint Namibia. 
The Adventure Chronicles hooked up with Majke upon their return and release of WayPoint Namibia. Looking back upon their journey Majke gave us an insight on the adventure, the planning, and the memories that were formed.
The project began several years back when a friend, Jeff Barbee, a Journalist, living in Namibia, had sent Majka some photos of a huge rock located in Northern Namibia. With that image imprinted in her mind she set off on the planning, with highlights on Spitzkoppe, and Brandberg. 
“I wanted to go climb and I wanted to interact with the Himba more and I thought ok here’s my theory: as a climber we will be able to do that. Is that true.” Majka Said
Through the planning effort the most difficult part was over coming the what ifs. She knew there was some climbing in Northern Namibia, but not knowing what they were really going to discover on the rock was the struggle. Convincing her partners to join this expedition to check out some potentially bomber rock or even possible sketchy slab rock was key. Bottom line, there was no guarantee what they were going to find; But that is what makes it an adventure we all dream about.
“The first time we got out of the car, they treated us just like any other tourist. Once we spent a few days “getting muddy,” living in the vicinity and climbing, the locals’ attitudes changed.” Majke said
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