“Real leadership isn’t about being fearless. It’s about being honest enough to move forward scared.”
I am the first American woman to successfully summit and descend Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. I’ve climbed the world’s highest peak six times, and I’ve devoted my life to learning from the mountains—and sharing those lessons with others. I’m known as a determined, hard-working, and enthusiastic teacher, but at my core, I’m a student of the mountains first.
I’m a mountain guide, speaker, and author driven by a passion for shared adventure and the balance between learning and teaching. As an athlete, I’m constantly pushing my limits—striving to become a better mountain traveler while remaining a lifelong student of the craft.
Achievements
COMPLETED TOR DES GÉANTS (ITALY, 2023): 330 KM / 24,000 M IN 126 HOURS
GUIDED EXPEDITIONS ON ACONCAGUA, KILIMANJARO, ECUADORIAN VOLCANOES, THE COLOMBIAN ANDES, AND TREKKING PEAKS IN NEPAL
FIRST ASCENT OF MUSTANG HIMAL IN THE MUSTANG REGION OF NEPAL
FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO SUMMIT AND DESCEND MOUNT EVEREST WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
SIX SUMMITS OF MOUNT EVEREST IN NINE ATTEMPTS— THE MOST OF ANY AMERICAN WOMAN
LED TWO 100% SUCCESSFUL KILIMANJARO EXPEDITIONS WITH CELEBRITIES AND INFLUENCERS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE GLOBAL CLEAN WATER CRISIS (SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT)
FIFTY PEAKS CHALLENGE: LED THE TEAM TO CLIMB ALL 50 U.S. STATE HIGH POINTS IN RECORD TIME (41 DAYS, 16 HOURS, 10 MINUTES)
Let’s Go Somewhere Together
Whether that means bringing me to your stage, joining me on a mountain, or starting with the book—I’d love to share my journey with you.
The Juniper Fund
The Juniper Fund supports families and communities impacted by the loss of Himalayan high-altitude workers while improving the safety margin of Nepali climbers through community-based education programs.