Gillian Gibree is an athlete, instructor and owner of Paddle Into Fitness, her own SUP yoga program that combines stand-up paddle boarding with yoga. In addition to developing the first inflatable SUP yoga board, Gibree has traveled around the world to bring paddleboarding to the mainstream. Learn more about her program at paddleintofitness.com.
Name: Gillian Gibree
Profession: Paddleboard Athlete, SUP Yoga Instructor, Owner of Paddle Into Fitness
Age: 29
Packing Tip?
Take my Wanderlust SUP Yoga board so you can paddle anywhere in the world!.
Favorite travel memory?
Paddling and freediving in Tahiti
Bucket list destination?
Indonesia
Favorite off-the-beaten-path spot?
Secret spots in Big Sur
What kind of traveler are you?
Adventurous, go with the flow, shower in a river-kinda person
Funniest travel story?
I got food poisoning in Peru right before competing in a 12-mile prone paddle race. Yikes!
Best meal you’ve had on your travels?
Sushi and sashimi in Japan
Craziest thing you’ve done while traveling?
Freediving in underwater caves in Mexico
Favorite item collected from your travels?
A machete from Nicaragua
Where next?
Bali, I hope!
© Gillian Gibree | Paddle Into Fitness
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