Robert B. Yonaitis

Global Adventurer.
Creative Visionary.
Technologist.

I am Robert B. Yonaitis — writer, photographer, artist, extreme high-altitude mountaineer, and technologist. My work lives at the intersection of exploration, story, and systems that protect people and their information.

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A life of exploration

My journeys have taken me to every corner of the globe, spanning countless countries and all seven continents. From summiting the world’s highest free-standing peak to enduring the stark beauty of Antarctica, I have embraced adventures that push the boundaries of human experience.

This site is a portal to that work — published books, films, photographs, and the professional path that runs from software and privacy leadership to high camps and polar seas. For inquiries use the contact form.

Books

Titles on technology, travel, climbing journals, and more — including journeys to Antarctica, Aconcagua, and the Upper Amazon.

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Videos

Films and field notes from Everest Base Camp, Antarctica, the Upper Amazon, North Korea, China, and beyond.

YouTube channel

Connect

Professional work in privacy, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion — and the expeditions that sit beside it.

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What’s new

Recent releases across books, audio, and software.

Going to Everest Base Camp

Now available on Amazon for Kindle and audiobook. The journey to EBC, written as it was lived.

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Understanding Preparedness

A practical guide to self-reliant preparedness — systems over shopping lists, and readiness you can maintain.

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Data Protection Ops

Founded Data Protection Operations LLC to build private, offline-first tools for people who keep their own records. First product: DPO Ready Center — local inventory for firearms, ammunition, food stores, essentials, maintenance, and checklists. Your data stays on your device.

dataprotectionops.com

Being Prepared

Independent publication launched July 2026: Know What You Have and Know What You Need. Essays and field notes on self-reliant readiness. Subscribe for the site and new-issue email.

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