Podcasts about Ama Dablam

Tyler Andrews is a world class endurance runner whose start on the road has paved the way for success in the mountains. He competed in two Olympic Trials, three World Championships, and found his true passion in the mountains, where he has set countless world records in the Himalaya, Andes, USA, and Africa. Not just an athlete, Tyler has also been working with athletes of all levels as a coach for more than a decade. Tyler joins Sam and Adrian on Episode 23 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast! The three talk about Tylers blast onto the scene of big mountains. - Tyler talks about his background as a professional runner, and how the cancellation of races during COVID launched him into the scene of Fastest Known Times (FKT's). - He shares some of his experiences and strategies in the Himalaya, from FKT's on peaks like Manaslu and Ama Dablam, to treks in the Khumbu. - With training as a paramount focus, Tyler talks about his own goals and strategies, as well as his business, Chaski, which offers training support to athletes of all levels. You can follow Tyler on Instagram, @tylercandrews, and learn more about his big mountain adventures. More on Tyler's training collective, Chaski, can be found online here. Additionally, Tyler's training can be followed on his Substack and you can hear about it and more on his YouTube.Follow our podcast on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast where you can learn more about us and our guests. Visit our website at www.duffelshufflepodcast.com and join our mailing list. The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram to learn more.

John talks with Jenn Drummond — World Record Holder as the first woman to conquer the 7 Second Summits, author of BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, host of the Seek Your Summit Podcast, speaker, entrepreneur, and mom of seven. Jenn has climbed famous peaks like Ama Dablam in Nepal, Mount Kenya, Mount Logan, and Mount Tyree in Antarctica. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:29] - Jenn's bio [01:56] - How Jenn became a mountaineer [08:22] - Hardest and most rewarding climbs for Jenn [12:06] - What's involved in becoming a world-class mountaineer [15:55] - Jenn's workout regimen and training [19:19] - Financial investment required for climbing expeditions [20:55] - Sponsorships and brand partnerships to fund climbing expeditions [22:19] - Jenn's book: BreakProof [23:41] - John's book update [25:33] - How Jenn builds her significant relationships [27:24] - Jenn definition of success [31:19] - #1 daily habit for Jenn [32:08] - Traits of a great leader [32:34] - Best advice Jenn ever received [34:14] - Jenn's biggest failing and lesson learned [35:24] - NO's are important [37:41] - How Jenn invests in her growth [39:02] - What Jenn does to create memories with her kids [41:31] - Best way to connect with Jenn [43:51] - Book recommendations [45:08] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “I don't get to choose when I die, but I sure get to choose how I live.” “Big mountains take big teams. And so, if you have a big goal, a big family, or a big business to run, it takes a lot of people to make that happen.” “Our calendar really is the truth-teller of what we value in our lives.” “If you always do things right, you don't learn a thing. You only learn when you fail.” “I need to be kind to myself because that actually makes me stronger. The world's hard enough—me being hard on myself isn't going to help the situation at all.” “No one remembers what the goal looks like. They remember the score of the game.” “No's are actually a good thing. Those no's are so important because, first of all, a no almost always is not a forever no—it's a no at the moment. And the other is that when they say no, that helps narrow the pool down for you. It gets you closer to knowing who your people are.” “Not all crazy ideas are good, but all good ideas are a little bit crazy.” “The more we can invest in ourselves, the more it gives us to invest in other people. You can't give what you don't have.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by R. Stephen Covey (https://a.co/d/iSg11cx) The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason (https://a.co/d/bYaJHeP) The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz (https://a.co/d/iDCBcb7) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (https://a.co/d/467iAdv) PODCAST MENTIONED: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO) USEFUL RESOURCES: Text “Everest” to 33777 to get Jenn's video of the Milky Way Galaxy going over Mt. Everest https://jenndrummond.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/ https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.drummond.927 https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah https://x.com/thejenndrummond https://jenndrummond.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals (https://a.co/d/3mW7rn9)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Tierra de Aventuras empieza el año repasando las publicaciones de montaña con Rafa Yuste de Prames, resumimos el 2024 y adelantamos el 2025 con Fernan J. Pérez. Ainhoa Lendinez nos cuenta cómo fue su Ama Dablam con Alex Txikon.

Tierra de Aventuras empieza el año repasando las publicaciones de montaña con Rafa Yuste de Prames, resumimos el 2024 y adelantamos el 2025 con Fernan J. Pérez. Ainhoa Lendinez nos cuenta cómo fue su Ama Dablam con Alex Txikon.

This episode of Cool Conversations is a very special one because Kenton sits down with his close friend and Number One Sherpa, Dorjee Gyelzen. Dorjee grew up in Pangboche, Nepal which sits at 4,000m altitude. Life in the high Himalayas is challenging, but through hard work and commitment Dorjee has forged a career in mountaineering and Kenton rates him as one of the best! Dorjee has climbed Mount Everest 23 times and he has summited Ama Dablam (his favourite mountain) an astonishing 27 times. Listen now to hear about Dorjee's childhood and his journey into mountaineering, and to learn about his Buddhist faith and his deep love and sense of responsibility for his family.

Join Ann Carden in this Expert in You episode as she dives into Jen Drummond's transformative story—from surviving a near-fatal accident to conquering mountains. Jen reveals how she tackled Ama Dablam's challenges, turning personal trials into business strengths. She shares insights on building a solid team, staying committed, and finding joy in every step. Jen also discusses overcoming limiting beliefs, handling failure, and making each day count, which are lessons she embraced while climbing K2. The episode concludes with Jen's reflections on gratitude and an invitation to a free virtual workshop. Don't miss this powerful episode packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways.

Gościem dzisiejszej audycji jest Zofia Bachleda - przewodniczka tatrzańska I klasy i instruktorka narciarstwa wysokogórskiego Polskiego Związku Alpinizmu. Oprócz Tatr wspinała się w Alpach i Dolomitach. W Himalajach weszła na Island Peak, Ama Dablam i Mera Peak. Od 35 lat Zofia Bachleda jest także licencjonowaną kaskaderką. Pracowała przy kilkudziesięciu filmach i reklamach. Dzisiaj po Tatrach wędruje również z wnukami i nadal intensywnie pracuje w górach. Bartek Solik rozmawia z Zofią Bachledą o jej pierwszych tatrzańskich wyprawach oraz o tym, że płeć nie przeszkadza w uprawianiu zawodu przewodnika wysokogórskiego. Będzie też o prostej potrzebie bycia w górach. Zapraszamy! Scenariusz, nagrania, montaż: Bartek Solik Na zdjęciu: Zofia Bachleda. Fot. Bartek Solik Materiały wykorzystane w audycji:  Król A., Kamienny sufit. Opowieść o pierwszych taterniczkach. Historia osobista, Kraków 2021 Komosa-Styczeń A., Taterniczki. Miejsce kobiet jest na szczycie, Warszawa 2021 Ptakowska-Wyżanowicz H., Od krynoliny do liny, Warszawa 1960 Bachleda Z., Do przewodnictwa dojrzewałam wiele lat rozm. przepr. A. Szymaszek w Tatry, 2018, nr 65, s. 104-107  

While most of us just need to listen to "the whispers" to change the entire trajectory of our lives, Jenn Drummond needed a shock event. That moment came in the form of a devastating car accident that left her with a profound realization: life is too short to live small.She began writing a bucket list, determined to make an impact and honor her gift of life. When her plans to climb Ama Dablam were derailed, Jenn's young son challenged her to climb Mount Everest instead - the ultimate test of human endurance.Despite having no prior mountaineering experience and being a mother of seven, Jenn took on the challenge head-on. This was just the beginning of her journey to becoming the first woman in the world to climb all seven of the world's second-highest summits.Jenn describes what it was like to tackle such an audacious goal with no prior experience while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and a busy life. However, the true power of Jenn's story lies in the profound lessons she learned along the way. Discover why pursuing goals is less about the achievement itself and more about the person you become in the process.If you've ever doubted your ability to achieve the impossible while juggling the responsibilities of life and parenthood, Jenn's story will inspire you to dream bigger and push beyond your perceived limits. In This Episode:- The accident that changed everything- Climbing Everest- Overcoming self-sabotage- It's the pursuit that gives life meaning, not the end-goal - Why taking a season of rest is important- Lessons learned from climbing the mountains- Facing fear and failure on K2- Returning to K2- Overcoming illness and adversity- The power of perspective- Embracing fear and new challengesAbout my Guest:Jenn Drummond is a world record-holding mountaineer, international speaker, author, and host of the Seek Your Next Summit podcast. Inspired by her young son, she set out to climb Mount Everest, and then her coach proposed an even greater challenge: becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits and secure a Guinness World Record. As a successful business owner and mother of seven remarkable kids, Jenn now dedicates her life to inspiring others to go beyond success and master their own summits, both in life and in the mountains.Website: https://jenndrummond.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond/ Where to find me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb Website: https://jengottlieb.com/ My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/ YouTube:

Tasio Martín estaba predestinado a la montaña, al mundo de las paredes. No era para menos teniendo en cuenta su ascendencia. Hijo de los 'ochomilistas' vizcaínos Yolanda Martín y Joseba Elorrieta, a los 10 años tuvo la oportunidad de ver el Himalaya. Cuando la mayor parte de la gente está (o hemos estado) pensando en otras cosas, su mundo ya era el de las cimas. De hecho, subió al Ama Dablam. Se viene Tasio a hablar de sus inicios y también de su próxima aventura. Miembro del equipo FEDME que capitanea el gran Mikel Zabalza, la potentísima cordada pone en breve rumbo al K7, un montañón que seguro que les atrapa a quienes, además, entienden la montaña de una forma singular y menos mediática de lo que significan los 'ochomiles'. Y antes nos vamos de la mano de Turismo de Castilla-La Mancha a conocer algunos rincones de un territorio de interior, sorprendente en cuanto a naturaleza y gastronomía. Y nos lo enseña, el presidente de la Federación de Castilla-La Mancha, Paco Andreu 'Sisco'.

Tasio Martín estaba predestinado a la montaña, al mundo de las paredes. No era para menos teniendo en cuenta su ascendencia. Hijo de los 'ochomilistas' vizcaínos Yolanda Martín y Joseba Elorrieta, a los 10 años tuvo la oportunidad de ver el Himalaya. Cuando la mayor parte de la gente está (o hemos estado) pensando en otras cosas, su mundo ya era el de las cimas. De hecho, subió al Ama Dablam. Se viene Tasio a hablar de sus inicios y también de su próxima aventura. Miembro del equipo FEDME que capitanea el gran Mikel Zabalza, la potentísima cordada pone en breve rumbo al K7, un montañón que seguro que les atrapa a quienes, además, entienden la montaña de una forma singular y menos mediática de lo que significan los 'ochomiles'. Y antes nos vamos de la mano de Turismo de Castilla-La Mancha a conocer algunos rincones de un territorio de interior, sorprendente en cuanto a naturaleza y gastronomía. Y nos lo enseña, el presidente de la Federación de Castilla-La Mancha, Paco Andreu 'Sisco'. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Ama Dablam nằm ở phía đông bắc Nepal là một trong những ngọn núi đẹp và nổi tiếng trên thế giới, nhưng việc chinh phục nó lại không hề dễ dàng. Hành trình leo núi mất khoảng bao lâu? Cần chuẩn bị những gì về thể lực và thiết bị? Và làm thế nào để vượt qua những thử thách như sốc độ cao, bỏng lạnh, hay loá mắt vì băng tuyết. Mời quý vị nghe chia sẻ từ anh Quang Phạm, một người đam mê du lịch sống tại Melbourne, Victoria.

EVEREST 2024 - Confira o relato do piloto de helicóptero Alex Murta sobre sua experiência ao pousar hoje no Campo 2 (6480m). Além disso, divirta-se com histórias engraçadas de tentativas de ataque ao cume e o emocionante resgate de Julinu Lorne no Ama Dablam. Ouça e deixe seu comentário! www.extremos.com.br

This episode is loaded with adventure and wisdom from an absolute badass mountaineer in Jason Weiss. He shares stories from the start of his time out west and the spark that a backpack through the John Muir Trail had in leading him to gradually make his way to bigger and badder stuff. Hop on for a listen to his time in Nepal and summiting Ama Dablam for sunrise as well as a few quotes that are sure to get the inner explorer in you fired up. Follow along and check out his work on instagram @jasonweissphotography and at his website https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/.

Marcin "Pawbeats" Pawłowski to prawdziwy człowiek-orkiestra. Dosłownie!Multiinstrumentalista, producent muzyczny, który współpracował z największymi polskimi artystami. A poza tym podróżnik, himalaista, który w ubiegłym roku spełnił swoje wielkie marzenie i wraz z Kubą "Patecem" Pateckim stanął na szczycie Ama Dablam.W rozmowie z Maćkiem Morysem opowiada o swoich górskich początkach, o rozwijaniu podróżniczej pasji oraz zabiera nas za kulisy swojej ostatniej wielkiej wyprawy.

Discover how Jenn Drummond—a mother of seven and Guinness World Record-holder—turned a life-altering car crash into a catalyst for monumental change. Conquer towering summits and face rugged terrains with resilience in this inspiring episode with Lesley Logan. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How Jenn transitioned from full-time motherhood to record-breaking mountaineering.What it takes to tackle The Seven Second Summits and set a world record.Tips on balancing rigorous training with the demands of family life.The importance of setting future goals while celebrating current successes.Understand the power of gratitude in daily life's pauses.Episode References/Links:Follow Jenn on IGFollow Jenn on FBJenn Drummond Official WebsiteTraining for the Uphill Athlete by Steve HouseThe Seven Second SummitsGuest Bio:Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner and Guinness World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, Quit Proof: 7 Strategies for Life Goals & Business Success, and her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs, and signature talks. Learn more about how she elevates devoted and determined entrepreneurs to go beyond a life of success to a life of significance  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. Get your free Athletic Greens 1 year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free travel packsGet your discount for some Toe Sox using the code: LESLEY Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesFollow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Jenn Drummond 0:00  And I really wrote it to myself before I started on the quest because I named it Breakproof. And the reason why I named it Breakproof is because when you think of the term break, you can take a break and evaluate what's going on. Or you can be doing something and not really paying attention to things that aren't working and then all of a sudden, something breaks. Lesley Logan 0:21  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.  Lesley Logan 1:02  All right, Be It Babe. Welcome to the podcast. I am thrilled for you to listen to who is up next. Jen Drummond is our guest and I'm just so frickin glad I got to interview this woman, I am on a high and not just because let's pun intended, she, you're gonna hear why, because she did some pretty badass stuff with some really high mountains. And if you're like, I don't really care about the outdoors, you stop, you're gonna keep listening because there are so many amazing lessons along the way. And if you are someone who is busy, you've got lots of demands on your life, you must listen to this episode because our guest today (inaudible) is going to help you see what is possible. I can't think of a better person to tell a mom or a person who just has a lot on their plate to show them like what is possible in your life. And I'm just really friggin thrilled for you to listen to this amazing human being. So Jen Drummond is our guest today. Want you to listen to all of it. And then her Be It pod. Her bold, executable, intrinsic targets step is awesome. You're gonna love it. It made me smile. And it's going to, this is really going to change your life. I can't wait for you to hear it. Have an amazing time listening. Lesley Logan 2:10  All right, Be It babe. I'm really excited. I'm really excited about this interview today because this woman is well you're gonna hear in a second like she's a fucking badass. Like, I'm actually staring at incredible, like just so much achievement in this world. And she's a mom, you're in here how many children she's a mom to in just a moment. But Jenn Drummond, you are on the Be It Pod. Thank you so much for being here. Can you tell everyone who you are? And what you're rockin at?Jenn Drummond 2:32  Hmm. I'm Jenn Drummond. And I'm rocking at life right now. Whoo. Thank you for having me. Lesley Logan 2:39  Yes. Okay. So in your life? What are you like, what's your thing that you're so excited about right now? How are you? How do you show up in this world? How to like, what's the thing that you're most working on? Because I know that you are a climber and all these things, but like, How did that even happen?Jenn Drummond 2:55  Yeah, so let's bring us back. Right. So I had a car accident, which was a line in the sand. Right? So pre-car accident, post-car accident, pre-car accident, I graduated from college, took a job in financial services, built my own successful firm, hired myself out of a job to become a full-time mom. And I was a stay-at-home mom to seven children. And it was definitely fulfilling in the beginning when they needed me. But then also then everybody goes to school and I was kind of lost in this limbo land, and sold myself on the idea that once they got to college, I can get back to me. But right now I'm in a season of motherhood. Jenn Drummond 3:38  And then the car accident happened. So I got into a horrific car crash that should have taken my life but didn't. No one knows how I survived. Like the police rebuilt the accident, we couldn't build a scenario where I lived, let alone walk away. And in that experience, I realized, I don't get to choose when I die. But I sure get to choose how I live. And the choices that I was making at that time of putting my life on hold and waiting until my kids were in college was not good. Like not okay, like I was no longer okay with it. I was like, wait a minute. I don't care what people think anymore. Like, I'm glad you have an opinion. I'm more afraid of not being able to see, experience, explore taste like do all the things this life has to offer. Then, like whatever society thinks I should be doing. And so the car accident I say woke me up to living. And I had a conversation with my kids. And I said, Hey, Les, guess what? Mom's making some changes. I'm going to do you but I'm also going to do more me. And we're gonna have a little bumpy road as we figure out this rhythm, but I'm here for it. And let's have conversations and let's do this. So 2019 became a year of the bucket list. I would say, I'm like (inaudible).Lesley Logan 5:01  I'm so glad it was 2019 I'm so glad you weren't gonna do a 2020 a bucket list.Jenn Drummond 5:05  Yeah. So I was pre-COVID. I was prepared for COVID before I knew COVID was coming. And so I was making this bucket list of like, if I died tomorrow, what do I want to do? What do I want my legacy to say? What do I want to be known for? Being a stay at home mom? Not it. I'll be honest. I mean, I love people that thrive at that. I'm not thriving in that environment. That's just not how I'm wired. Yeah, so I had this huge list. And I'm 2020, I was turning 40. So I'm like, You know what honest list. I'm going to take mountain. And I'm going to climb a mountain for my 40th birthday to launch that decade and have it be significant and all these happy things. And so I'm getting ready to train. I call some friends that are into mountaineering. And I said, if you could climb one mountain in the whole world, what would it be? In the general consensus was a mountain named Ama Dablam. Like, okay, like, what's that? Like? Well, it's a mountain in the Himalayas. Well, Himalayas, were on my list. So that was when it meant the mother's necklace. I'm a mom to seven children that kind of felt appropriate. Yeah. And then my friends like, you know, it's the Paramount Pictures logo. I'm like, oh, (inaudible) like, yeah, let's do this mountain. So, I'm training and then COVID hits. And yes, you remember, none of us are traveling anywhere. And all of us that had children in school, our now homeschool teachers, because school shut down. Lesley Logan 6:33  And also to like seven. So what, can we just go like, what are the ages of these? Like, did you have triplets and an extra or like, what's going? How did you get to seven?Jenn Drummond 6:42  I know. And crazy story. Like I had, like, I couldn't have kids naturally, right? Like I was trying to get pregnant. It wasn't working. Like the one thing we're born to do. And of course, my body won't participate, figure that out. And I went to a fertility clinic, nothing works for a while. And then finally, one day, they came up with this chemical cocktail that turned me into a hen. And we got 28 eggs in one cycle. Anybody who's been through the fertility treatment stuff, like I hear you, I see you. I am so sorry. It is a horrible journey. It's hard. I got 20 eggs, the 20 eggs became 14 embryos. I viewed embryos as life. And so those 14 embryos became seven children. I'm here to survive and tell you about it.Jenn Drummond 7:29  One at a time. So you've one at a time? Jenn Drummond 7:31  I did two at a time and only one ever stuck. Except for, and if anybody's been on this journey, you know how they rank embryos. And so they use your best ones first, and then your worst ones are at the end, and they thought out of 14 embryos, I might get two or three kids based on the quality.Lesley Logan 7:48  You get one every time. Jenn Drummond 8:08  Yeah, I got one at a time. And then at the end, they plant the last two eggs. I get twins. So like figure that out. Right? So I have five boys and then twin daughters. Um, I'm grateful. It's amazing. I would have never planned it. But I couldn't imagine life without it. Lesley Logan 8:07  Yeah. Okay, thank you for sharing because my brain is like to be like, how, like, how far apart are these kids like do we, are, I know you have 14.Jenn Drummond 8:15  They are so close together. So for example, my oldest right now is 16. And my youngest are 10. So yeah, I was like afraid that somebody's gonna break into the embryo clinic and steal them or do your thing. So we're using them and we're using them now. Lesley Logan 8:31  You were like having Irish twins every year for six years.Jenn Drummond 8:35  Yeah, totally, 100%. My son went to school, and he's like, mom at school they tell us babies are blessings. I'm like, they are honey. He was like, are we gonna get a blessing every year? I think we're running out. I think we used our quota. We'll see.Lesley Logan 8:51  Oh my God, you're amazing. Okay, so so your year of like I'm a mountaineer. This thing. All of a sudden got like, probably like it probably felt like such a huge obstacle because now you are a homeschool teacher to sixth grades like different six different grades of kids. Jenn Drummond 9:06  Oh, yeah, totally. So I'm a homeschool teacher. And I'm like, what just happened? And one day my son is struggling with his math homework. I've given him the proverbial pep talk. Like we do hard things. You've got this like, don't you worry. And he looks at me in the face. And he goes if we do hard things, why you're climbing a mountain called I'm a dumb blonde instead of a real mountain like Mount Everest. And I said, honey, it's Ama Dablam, not I'm a dumb blonde. Okay. Finish your homework. We'll look at Everest. So he did. We did. He went to bed. I was still looking at Everest and I thought you know what? If Everest is like the hardest, biggest, most magnificent thing someone can climb. I'm gonna climb it. And I'm going to show him that whatever Everest is, we're capable of doing. So, by the end of the week, I had a coach hired to climb Ama and Everest. And this coach, right? Like go figure, this is my life, this coach sends me a book about becoming an uphill athlete because I was an athlete, but it's different when you're going vertical than just, you know, whatever. Jenn Drummond 10:16  And so I get this book and I'm reading it. And in the front of it, there's a lady who got a Guinness World Record for doing something in the Alps. And I remember thinking, Man, I could have done that, like, I can suffer. And I got a Guinness World Record. My kids would think I'm the coolest mom in the whole world because that's how they learned how to read. And right now homeschooling, I'm not cool. Like there's zero cool about this mom right here. I have this conversation with my coach. My coach is, like well think of something like Okay, fine. But listen, I'm not growing pumpkins or speed-eating hotdogs or doing like any of those weird things that people do to get into, like, the Guinness World Records. He was like, don't worry, don't worry, I'll come up with something. A couple of weeks later, he calls me and he's like, Jenn, Jenn, I've got the perfect record for you. Like totally forgetting our conversations. I'm like, what? Like, yeah, I think you should be the first female to climb the seven second summits. Like what are the seven second summits? Like what are you talking about? No, no other female has done this yet? No. So he goes, Listen, it's the second highest point on each continent. It's only been done by one male. It's harder than the first seven. And you would be the first female to do it. And you go seven continents, seven mountains, seven children. It sounds like a jackpot. Lesley Logan 11:43  Oh, I did one. I live in Park City. I skied a few mountains like, come on, but no, I mean, I hadn't slept in a tent. I hadn't done like any of these things that maybe you should do when you say yes to mountaineering.Lesley Logan 11:58  Yes, it's, it's not even like, it's not even like a tent that like I've camped in like, these are like little tiny, like, you just unravel it for one moment. And then you put it back up, but you go like, this is not, you know, some glamping.Jenn Drummond 12:11  Put details. So I looked it up, I talked to my kids. And it was you know, like, life's timing, like life is so much a timing. And so like, this is perfect. No one's done it. But so if I fail, who cares? Doesn't (inaudible) before, anyway. So whatever. And I wanted to travel, what a great way to go to see all the different continents. And I wanted to empower women, because I put myself on hold. And I wanted to do something where other women would watch and they'd be like, Wait, that thing that little girl right there climbed mountains, and she has how many kids like what I want to know more. I wanted to trigger that curiosity. Because when we're curious, we have power.Lesley Logan 12:56  Okay, you said a couple things in there. That one is amazing. Everyone hit rewind. And then also, I loved when you said when you talk about like, if I can't do it, who cares? Like if it doesn't work out. Like that is actually really interesting, because we put so much pressure on ourselves about doing somebody's gonna get started because we like put so much pressure but like, it's almost like, if you try and it fails, it's gonna be okay. Like it doesn't no one's gonna be like Jen Drummond failed, like no one's doing it. No one even knows you're doing this goal. Like No one's even aware that this is happening.Jenn Drummond 13:32  Right? And for me, like I think the big thing with the accident just going back to that time in my life, like I remember. I mean, you lose this, but I wish you didn't lose it. But for the beginning of time after the accident, everything was magical. Like I had to I have seven kids they fight. I mean, it's just part of life. And before when they would fight I'd be like, okay, like, let's stop fighting. Get along. Everybody be happy. After this accident. I caught myself watching the fight. I wasn't I didn't interrupt. I didn't care. I actually sat there in awe thinking isn't it amazing how I produced both of these children? And they're so passionate about their view that is opposite of their siblings, that they're angry that their sibling won't believe the same thing they believe. Like there's actually a beauty to that experience if you can get out of it and just witness it and be like this is living. This is doing you. I have an opinion. It's not going to be for everybody and that's okay. Lesley Logan 14:32  That's it. That's such a cool, it's such a cool way to look at your children fighting. I will never forget the time that my brother and I were like totally fighting. We were just like they were a hitting we got to like we're hitting each other we're screaming to each other, this whole thing. We're young guys, don't worry there's no like actual abuse and my mom watched and she's like, are you done? Did you did you figure that out? And she, for the first time, did not yell at us about it. She just like let that happened and we both were like, Okay, I guess I guess we're done there. Lesley Logan 15:03  Yeah. I guess that happened. Thank you. Onwards.Lesley Logan 15:07  I do love that you brought up like there is it's really hard to keep that. Or like everything is magical and you can observe it and go, wow, I'm here. It's kind of like anything that's new. Like we recently bought our house and like, when we first moved in, I was like, oh my God, I can't believe like we have this house all this stuff and like, it was like, you know, and then all of a sudden you're it's like the same place you wake up every day you forget, like, this is incredible achievement that I have. It's a really hard thing to keep the preciousness and the gratitude and the presentness there.Jenn Drummond 15:37  Yeah, I think you nailed it with the presentness. Right.Lesley Logan 15:40  So okay, so okay, this is, so 2020 your coach is like you're gonna this is the goal we're gonna have this is the Guinness World Record you can have. The second sevens. Okay, that's very, I've never heard of this. It sounds really cool. But it does sound how can it how can it be harder than the first one that seems really (inaudible).Jenn Drummond 15:57  It's they're judging them off a height. So for example, Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, not the hardest by any means. So K2 is the second tallest mountain in the world. And K2 is the difference between elementary school and college in difficulty for Everest. I mean, it's just a lot harder. And so uniquely, the second summits are harder than the first summits, and they're just harder to get to. They're not there's not as much information about them. They're harder to navigate just all the little pieces that go into it. Lesley Logan 16:31  Okay, got it. Thank you. So how, so then when so from the time you hired your coach to like you actually scaling up the first one, like, how long did that take you? What was like, What did you go through? Did your kids come? How did this go?Jenn Drummond 16:47  So this is not a kid sport. So they were spectators from home. It was interesting, because I took on this quest in 2020. A lot of where I climbed was determined on what countries open (inaudible) COVID. Right? So the first country that opened was Chile, in South America. And so I climbed Ojos del Salado, which is the second highest point there in December of 2020. The next mountain that opened and mountains have climbing seasons, you always see Everest climbed in May you always see K2 climbed in July. Like that's just how it works. So the next one that was in season opened was Mount Kenya, in Africa. So I did that one in February of 2021. Went to do Everest afterwards, even though it's not a second summit, I did it to train for K2. Jenn Drummond 17:37  After Everest, I came home and went to go to K2 and I didn't summit, we had a terrible tragedy happen, a teammate of mine died in an avalanche, and another one got hurt and that same avalanche. So when I had the choice to continue up the mountain or go down, I chose to go down. I truly believe that who we are as people is more important than what we achieve. And that the mountain will always be there. And it's really important in our pursuits, whether we're climbing mountains physically or metaphorically, that we put people over peaks. So I came home, headed off to Russia next. So Russia was in September of 2021. And this was like, go figure. So it's Russia. Attention was like not what it is today with Russia. But it was definitely like, can you get in as an American what's going on? And Russia is a very technical climb. So you want gloves that you can feel the mountain? Because you want to be able to get that feedback. You don't it's like tying tennis shoes with mittens on it's really hard to do. Yeah. So when you find you really want to feel the mountain. So I curated this perfect gear to go climb in Russia, because it was a technical climb. I land in Moscow and my bags are missing.Lesley Logan 18:52  Oh my God, no.Jenn Drummond 18:52  I'm like, what, no, that's cute. Where are my bags? They're like, No, they're not here. We don't know where they are. And the guide was at the airport. He's like, we need to go like you either climb now or you're not climbing because the weather is going to change. And this is our window. I'm like, Well, I don't have any of my stuff. We can go to a rental store and see what they have. Okay, I don't know if anybody skied in rental gear, but come on. Really? Okay, sweet. So we go to this rental store, and like Russia just opened from COVID It's September 2021. I don't know if anybody remembers COVID. But it kind of turned into this outdoor fanatical time period of life. So none of these stores have any gear whatsoever because there's no inventory because no one's shipping and making anything anywhere. Right? So I go into this store. I have to buy this jacket or I roll up the sleeves. I have to keep a backpack on and by a carabiner otherwise it falls off my shoulders. I got (inaudible) that are three sizes too big. I looked like an orphan. I'm like okay, and then I'm a girl. The coat that fit me was maroon. I hate maroon. I'm like I can't wear a maroon jacket. It's gonna look bad. And it's not my color. I have given up a lot right now, you've drawn the line.Lesley Logan 20:12  Oh my God, this is so crazy. Because also like with those things, like there's certain things that you like you feel good in, you feel competent in and do you don't feel confident in maroon. And now you've to go climb this mountain and shoot everything.Jenn Drummond 20:26  And let's just add this little detail that I don't share very often. I didn't have underwear, right? Because my underwear is in my bag. She's not there or whatever. And in Russia, they don't have normal, it's a different type of store. I don't know if I should say the word normal because that says it's negative, but it's just different. Yeah. And so the store that we're going in, you know, resembles more of a 7-11 than maybe a Target. And so they have like a few pairs of underwear. I walk out of the store with Scooby Doo underwear that has like a little penis pocket thing because they're for little boys. It's the closest thing that's gonna fit me so that's what we're wearing, friends. Let's party on.Lesley Logan 21:11  So did you okay, I want to know, did you get to that peak? Did that work? Did it work out with all that gear?Jenn Drummond 21:17  I summitted that mountain in Scooby Doo underwear, in gear that didn't fit. And here's the other thing, like I broke a toe going down because my feet kept slamming into the front of the boot. And so it's so painful. And for a part of this mountain like the second highest point in Europe, I'm butt scooting down the side because I don't want to bump my toe into the front of the boot anymore. I'm like, thank God, I didn't have my GoPro right now because it's gone in luggage land because there couldn't be one more thing that goes wrong at this moment in my life.Lesley Logan 21:50  Oh my God, I can't believe, but I love that, when you write your own book someday, or maybe you did already.Jenn Drummond 21:50  I did. Lesley Logan 21:56  You did. Did you have a Scooby Doo chapter I feel like you need it, likeJenn Drummond 22:01  No, they cut it out. Lesley Logan 22:02  Oh jeez, because that's so funny. There's so much like, it's so I can imagine it like it's I, my husband and I did the mountain in Jeju. And then the name is escaping me. But it's the highest mountain in South Korea which we used to hike all the time. And when L.A. we like stopped hiking, and we moved to Vegas, and it's six miles up six miles down. And six miles up is the easiest fucking thing in the world. The six miles down, I fell twice. My foot was shaking until it hit the ground. Because like you're just, it's going down the mountain is actually the hardest part. And I was like, I wish I wish I could go down on my butt right now. But that is not happening on this mountain. So I just was like trying to go sideways. I turned around. Like it was a whole thing just to get down and went there was like no way to get a cab there. And this girl was right in front of me. And she walked up to the only cab that was there. But she hesitated. I said, Oh, are you not taking that? And she's like, so kind. She's like, which is her fault? Not mine. She's like, Oh, you can have it. And I was like we're taking it and I just grabbed her I like get the fuck over here and get in this car, we're never gonna get a cab and we're going straight to a massage place right now.Jenn Drummond 23:14  What people don't understand is the downhill is when most of most of the accidents happen, like more people die on the descent than the ascent. It's crazy. Lesley Logan 23:23  That's so interesting. Thanks. So okay, so that was your second or third of theJenn Drummond 23:29  It was the fourth attempt, third summit. Okay. And then I went to Antarctica. And climbed the second highest point there. Yeah, that was a pretty epic adventure. That mountain has only been summited by one female before me. And only by about 15 people before me. And the two years prior to us going there had no success. So when we were looking at the notes, right, the notes are a few years old, snow has happened, weathers happen, whatever. And you're like, okay, well, is that rock missing? Because it rolled down the mountain? Is it underneath the snow? Did we take a wrong turn? Like you just it's very interesting when you don't have as much information? Yeah, when you're starting on a pursuit and how much energy it takes just to do all the little movements, because the path's not paved. And I really like LinkedIn to that mountain realizing that every step we all take is so significant for the next generation to be able to do it more efficiently and then go further than what what were you able to do in our (inaudible). And then from Antarctica. I wanted to climb Mount Logan, which is the second highest point in North America next to Denali. We didn't summit, we had terrible weather, terrible weather. It was too dangerous to continue. So we came home went back to K2 and summited so, woohoo. Lesley Logan 23:29  Okay, you did it. Yeah. Jenn Drummond 23:31  Did it? Yep. And then went to Australia to climb Mount Townsend. And then we waited till May again to climb out Logan because the climbing season is in May. And we had summit success on June 1st of 2023 and the record was set. Lesley Logan 25:10  Oh my God, you are a Guinness World Record holder right here and also you, that's three years from like, less than three years.Jenn Drummond 25:20  Yeah, two and a half years.Lesley Logan 25:20  Yeah. Two and a half years. Also, as someone who's used to flying to Southeast Asia a lot. I don't know how you got flights to half these places, because they're just because they opened up doesn't mean anyone's like to take boats. Like, that's just the journey to even achieving this goal is really cool. I feel and I just want to highlight what you said about Antarctica. It's like your, the footsteps you're taking, it's like you're, you are leaving a path for the next person. And we're all doing that. And so sometimes when we're like, I have to tell myself, it's not easy. I can't always accept it. But like when you're like, Okay, I'm doing this challenge, it's the fucking hardest thing I've ever done. But it is going to be easier for the next person behind me. And if that, some days I can help you just take one more step.Lesley Logan 25:21  Whatever you need to do to get your mind to allow you to do one more step. Right. Yeah. And that is where the magic lies. Lesley Logan 25:59  So okay, to your kids, do your kids think that you're the coolest like they do they, are they as excited about this asJenn Drummond 26:16  This is my, this is my son. This is like, this is my life in a nutshell. If I could give you a 32nd overview of what my life is like, I land in the airport. My son gives me a hug. Mom, congratulations. It's so awesome. You're gonna be at the book. Yeah, honey, I'm super excited. Mom, you have bad breath. What have you been doing? Like, I've been on a plane for like, 10 hours. Thank you. Love you too. That's life, like, you're like the coolest thing in the world. And then you're something gross. So that's how it goes. Lesley Logan 26:48  It's a balance. Yeah.Jenn Drummond 26:49  Yeah. It's a balance.Lesley Logan 26:50  I mean, this, but I have to imagine that the training for this is really hard at when it's any time of the year, especially when you have or ,anybody but also adding on all the kids you have and homeschooling them and getting them back into things. And they have needs. How, how are you? How are you able to, like add this into your life because I think that's a lot of people get stuck. Adding something new can be so hard, whether it's to the budget or to the time or the calendar. And you don't just like go for hikes in Park City and like learn how to mountaineer like, I'm sure there's like a lot of things you had to do hours probably every time you went to do it. So how is that? How was adding this into your life?Jenn Drummond 27:29  Yeah, so the nice thing is, is that it is accumulation, right. So at least I'm climbing seven mountains, it's not like, Oh, I'm gonna go swim a sea and sail a boat and hike them out, you know, like all of it is building off of each other. So you do have that endurance piece and just that knowledge that kind of accumulates. But my training did not look like my friends who had no children or who had no jobs, right? My training was very much intentional, and very structured. So on Sundays, I would put in my calendar for the week with my kids, I'd fill in all my work stuff. And sometimes I had to do it by the month. But then on the weekly basis, I'd break into it. And I'd be like, Okay, Coach, here's what I have left to train, and my coach would look at me like, okay, funny, like, what am I going to do with this? There's nothing I can work with. I'm like, well, I have to pay for my life, and I have to feed humans. So mountaineering is the third thing. And what would happen is we started to get creative. So when you have restrictions or limitations or whatever, that's not a no, that's a time to pull out the creativity bone and figure out what you're going to do. And so some of the meetings that I was on, I didn't have to be visually present. So I could walk on the treadmill and do the Zoom call. Right. And I had this little thing called this Firefly. I don't know if you met Fred, the Firefly. But yes, Fred, the Firefly, a very nice friend of mine. And he listens on all my Zoom meetings that we invite him to. And he takes all the notes for me so then I can be walking. I'm like, oh, Fred caught that. I'll make sure I look at it a little more detailed later on. And so that was helpful. And then when my kids had soccer games, right, soccer games are an hour and a half they're forever. Especially when your kids not good. They're even longer, an hour and a half. And so I would bring a 12-inch step to the game. I'd bring a backpack full of water bottles, and I was that mom like standing on the sideline, going doing my step up. So I was watching the game instead of the mom that was sitting there just watching. So I had to you know, I had to make it work.Lesley Logan 29:30  I think that's so cool. I love that you brought up the Firefly, we use Fathom, you guys, there's so many note-takers out there now and they're so great because they'll highlight all the questions that are being asked and you're like someone asked a question, what was that question? If you can't like, listen to the whole thing. It's, I love that there's so you utilize the tools that were out there to be as creative as possible. And I actually think that constraints. I actually think the busier you are, the more likely you are to succeed at the things you want to do because you you have to make it work, you can't go, Oh, I'll do that workout later because, you know, this came up or this came up, like I have friends. I'm on a, I'm on a thread on WhatsApp, like 50-something people, which is chaos. And I'm like when do these people sleep, and like, sometimes they're planning all these things and I'm like, they can't they they're like, Oh, I wasn't able to make it, this came up and I'm like, No, I don't this, I make everything happen. Because if I don't, there's no other opportunity later in the week to recap that, like I have to happen on the day it is. And I find that one, it makes me a person you can rely on for sure, because I'm gonna show up when I said I was because that's when it's gonna happen. But also, it really helps me hold myself accountable to the challenges I want to take on for myself, because I don't have a time to procrastinate. So I think that that can also be great. Jenn Drummond 30:44  Right. Like, I don't have an option it does now or does not ever happen. Lesley Logan 30:47  Yeah, yeah. Does now or does not. And then also, you know, your kids are seeing you still being there for them. But also, creatively find a way to be there for the things that you want to do, which I think is really cool for them to learn. Jenn Drummond 31:01  Yeah and we're doing life in parallel, right? Like before, it was me kind of appreciate, oh, do your homework, eat healthy exercise, blah, blah, blah, when you're doing it with them. Yeah, I don't want to eat healthy either honey, but I have to, or I don't feel like working out. But if I don't, I could die. So I have to work out and you need to do your math. And this is how it works. And so you can just relate to each other in those pain points, and motivate each other to continue on. And I think that's benefited our relationship at a level I didn't expect.Lesley Logan 31:28  Yeah, I imagine you're right. Because I think sometimes kids just want to feel seen. And they're things that don't actually need you to tell they know that do their homework. But like, they they want to say it's hard, and they want to be able to feel their feelings. And instead of us I'm like, Oh, just do it anyways, you're like, Yeah, I feel that too. Like, here's like, I think that's actually really healthy. Jenn Drummond 31:50  Yeah, you know it's been great. Lesley Logan 31:52  Yeah. So okay, so you did that you in two and a half years, you did something no woman has ever done, which is insane. Like when you think about it, two and a half years was not a long period of time. What did you do to celebrate that? Because I feel like it's so important. Did you have time? I mean, you have life that you'd go back to and work and kids about? Like, was there a time that you could like, celebrate what you did before you like made a new goal? Jenn Drummond 32:15  Yeah, I have not made a new goal. Yes. And I want to share that because I think our society preaches what's next, what's next, what's next. And we forget to enjoy what is. And so I made a promise to myself, like I was not picking up another goal for 12 months, because I'm a fast start and a hard stop. So I need to be very cautious of what I pick up. And for me, I was like, You know what I want to teach my kids to appreciate and respect the rest, and respect the recovery and respect, like the cycle of life, it's not always go, go go, we'd need to nurture and nourish ourselves to be able to go when the next thing calls. So I'm very much taking an attentional gap year, or whatever you want to call it. I do have a book coming out in January. So it's named, Breakproof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals. I wrote that along the journey. And I really wrote it to myself, before I started on the quest, because I named it Breakproof. And the reason why I named it Breakproof is because when you think of the term break, you can take a break and evaluate what's going on. Or you can be doing something and not really paying attention to things that aren't working. And then all sudden something breaks, right? You don't get the job, the relationship has an issue or whatever else. But it's in those breaks, that we have the proof to know what's working, what's not working, how do we want to continue forward, what maybe we don't want to continue forward, and we want to pivot and go another direction, whatever that is, is fine, as long as you continue to pursue life. And so I wrote this book, and I take people on the adventure of the different mountains, I go to extract the different lessons that I think fall under the category of resilience. Help the reader figure out, oh, if I have a big goal, it's going to take a big team, because big mountains, take big teams and just all these little things that help you have those oh, yeah, I see that. Okay. Yeah, here's where it didn't work for me. Here's some things I can do to maybe get further up the mountain next time.Lesley Logan 32:16  Yeah. Oh, I'm so excited about this. Because I, I mean, even as you're talking about the different things that you like, learn how to do along the way, wear maroon but also, you know, like that you sometimes you show up to things and you don't have all the tools that you've been practicing with and like the show does go on and you have to decide how you're going to go through with that. I mean, I'm so glad that that one worked out because I don't know that you would have been able to get in again. But I am excited for this book. We'll make sure it's on the show notes for when this episode comes out and everything, because I think a lot of our listeners would love to, like, hear the story. I mean, it was just I hope someone makes a movie about it too. Like, there's just I hope you have a whole team doing that, because it's so fun to see that challenge, but also reflect upon what we learn along the way. It's not just like how to be a better mountaineer. It's like, everything can apply to the rest of your life. Jenn Drummond 35:25  100% Lesley Logan 35:26  Yeah. And I just am relishing that you, you're like, I'm going to take a gap year because one, it allows you to probably finish this book and also really kind of dislike just you. That's a frickin crazy accomplishment. And also, like, what do you want to do next? I think we do move so fast to the next thing we don't actually pay attention to like is this what I want to do, or is this like, what other people want for me to do?Jenn Drummond 35:52  Easy to get caught in that cycle? For sure. Lesley Logan 35:54  Yeah, yeah. Oh, my gosh, well, you're amazing. We'll take a brief break, and then we'll find out where people can hear more about you. Lesley Logan 36:00  All right, Jenn, where do you hang out? I mean, if you have time to hang out on the socials or the websites, like where can people get more from you?  Jenn Drummond 36:08  Yeah, yeah, yeah. So my website is jenndrummond.com. And that's Jenn with two Ns. And if you head there, you can preorder my book, which gives you a whole bunch of fun freebies, and all that good stuff. I have some challenges there. I do speaking events, I have a course. And then also all of my social media are housed there. So depending on what platform you prefer to communicate on, reach out say hi, I love connecting with people. That's why I do podcasts. It's just so fun to hear other people's stories and what mountains they're taking on. Lesley Logan 36:40  Yeah. Oh, my gosh, I think that's a really great, I. It's really great. Before I let you go, you've given us like a lot of life lessons along the way. But in case people wanted to wait till the end for that last final bit, what bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us?Jenn Drummond 36:58  Yes. Okay, so I have this red light by my house. And for the longest time I get so grumpy because I'm on the short side. So I always hit the light red. And I'm a person that's super busy. So these people who have morning routines that seem to take the whole darn day, and can journal and gratitude and all this kind of stuff. I don't know those people like I've never met one, I'm never going to be one I don't think so one day I'm sitting at the red light. I'm super grumpy because it's red. And then I sat to myself, I'm like, you know what, I'm the only person complaining about this red light. The red light is not mad that it's red. Only I'm mad that it's red. I'm done being mad at the red light, I'm gonna turn this light into my gratitude light. So every single time I hit the light read, I'm going to start going through my gratitude list, because I don't have time for gratitude journal. And this is a way to like get it into my day. And so everybody in my car knows, like, wow, we hit the red light. It's gratitude time. And everybody goes through their gratitude. And this has changed the switch on the story so much that now when we hit a green, we're like, oh, man, we don't get to like go do our gratitude now, we got the green light. So I'm sharing that for everybody listening, because I'm sure you hit red lights in your life. And when you do take the pause and be grateful.Lesley Logan 38:17  Yes. Yes, because gratitude and judgment can't live in the same space. So what a fabulous way to use that time. Oh my gosh, you're full of awesomeness. I'm so glad we met. I'm really just like, I'm touched by this whole interview. And I'm really excited for everyone to hear it. Lesley Logan 38:33  You guys, how are you going to use these tips in your life? What was your favorite takeaway? Tag Jenn Drummond. Tag the Be It Pod. Share this with a friend who needs some help climbing a mountain in their life. I mean, what a great way to inspire the people around us. And Jenn, just thank you for showing how you can be a mom of seven kids, and take on your amazing dreams and how you made it work because I know that that's gonna be so helpful for every single person who's listening to this. So thank you for being here. And until next time, everyone, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 39:03  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. 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When we sat down with Nadhira Al Harthy for this episode in early October, we knew that we were going to discuss her journey to become the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest. We also knew we'd discuss how she became the first Arab woman to climb Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful and technical peaks in Nepal. What we didn't know, and as she announced on our show, is that she has become the first ever civilian woman to be embedded with Oman's military mountaineering team where she is learning techniques to cope with treacherous terrains. At the time of release of this episode, her training had just begun and she expects this to be one her biggest challenges yet. We're pretty sure that we were the first to hear about this, and now you are too! In this episode, you'll also hear how Nadhira started Mountaineering at the age of 42, inspired by her late mentor, Khalid Al-Siyabi, the first Omani to summit Everest. We'll chat through her childhood in remote Oman, how she came to find ultra-running having not even run 10km before and how all of this has led to a deep appreciation for the outdoors and has been a catalyst for her personal growth and achievement. This is a heartwarming, inspiring, fun and funny chat that we know you'll love as much as we did. To find Nadhira online, please visit: https://nadhira-alharthy.com or on instagram at @alharthynoor. If you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode.Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. We hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn & Afshan

Today I pick the brain of the amazing Jost Kobusch is a German mountaineer who spent two seasons on Everest trying to ascend the legendarily difficult West Ridge route and the Hornbein Couloir alone. And did I mention that he wasn't using supplemental oxygen and attempting this in the middle of the brutal Himalayan winter?  We covered a TON of interesting topics, including Why do things the hardest way? His closest call in the mountains The dangers of the Khumbu Icefall Getting hit by an avalanche at Everest Base Camp His preferred diet for performance at high altitude Training for high altitude Dealing with injuries And more I hope you enjoy this!  Share it with a friend if you do! Stephan Kesting P.S. In 2015 Jost was about to climb Everest when an earthquake triggered an avalanche that destroyed Everest Base Camp.  Here's the footage he filmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JC_wIWUC2U P.P.S. At age 21 Jost became the youngest person to solo Ama Dablam, a 6812 meter mountain in the Himalayas.  Here's a documentary about that climb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVG9U8UoT2I P.P.P.S. Follow Jost on Instagram @Jostkobusch or get coached by him at JostKobusch.com

In April of 2023, Michael Habicht headed over to Nepal to climb the striking 6,812 meter tall mountain, Ama Dablam. As a solo climber, he was met with some unique challenges and learned a ton from his expedition. After Michael got back from this trip he made the decision not to climb 8,000 meter peaks because of the experience he shares on this episode. His reasoning has nothing to do with his technical skills, but you'll have to tune in to hear why. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and supported by the American Alpine Club. → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 10% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 → 10% off any wilderness medicine course with Desert Mountain Medicine using code SHARPEND Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

Gary Neptune is an unassuming but legendary climber and adventurer—among his many accomplishments are climbing Mt. Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Gasherbrum II. He also has raced in over 30 ski marathons around the world including Greenland's Artic Circle Race, the Swedish Vasaloppet, the Finlandia Hiihto, and the Norwegian and American Birkebeiners. In 1983 Gary opened the doors to Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, Colorado, which for 30 years and counting served as an institution and gathering place for the outdoor community. Neptune sells the full range of outdoor gear, hosts frequent presentations by experts in the field, and is an outdoor museum of sorts with unique items and old equipment on display. You can stop in and say hello to Gary and his staff at 633 South Broadway in Boulder or visit www.neptunemountaineering.com. (from Switchbacktravel.com profile on Gary)

Obs: Hør episode 21 før du hører denne. Sindre Kolbjørnsgard forteller om sin nyeste ekspedisjon til Ama Dablam. Hva gikk galt og hva gikk bra? Spennende lytting!Fjellsport.no, Nepal, klatring, høye fjell, ekspedisjon, utstyr, alpinisme,Foto: Sindre Kolbjørnsgard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Má smysl riskovat život pro pár fotek? Tuto otázku si pokládá extrémní fotograf Petr Jan Juračka docela často. Odpovědět zatím nedokáže, zato ale dokáže vtipně a poutavě vyprávět o prožitém dobrodružství. Nejen o zážitcích z cest přišel vyprávět do podcastu Myšlením na vrchol. Petr se už třikrát pokoušel vyškrábat až na samotný vrchol některé z nejvyšších hor světa. Ani první výprava na horu Ama Dablam, ani dvojnásobný pokus o zdolání Manáslu nevyšel. Přesto ale nasbíral hromadu zážitků a dechberoucích fotografií, o které se chce podělit se svými čtenáři. O jakých zážitcích je řeč?Než si poslechnete dnešní rozhovor, dovolte mi podělit se o jednu malou epizodu z Petrova vyprávění: „V jeden moment mi došla trpělivost a vypnul se z lana. Hůl jsem nahradil cepínem a začal stoupat výrazně rychleji vedle štrůdlu blikajících čelovek. Přiznám se, že nově nabytá svoboda se mi líbila. Napodoboval jsem mnohdy pohyby, které jsem znal jen z televize, ale šlo mi to. Byl jsem rychlý, bylo mi teplo, bylo to fajn. Má svoboda skončila u ledové stěny, pod kterou jsme všichni čekali, až ji uvolní „špunt“, jak přezdíváme zaseknutému klientovi některé z agentur. „Do prdele! Ten špunt je Tereza, ty vole!“ slyšel jsem poprvé v životě sprostě křičet Trávu. Honza se rychle odepnul a o minutu později již pomáhal Terce s každým pohybem, který láskyplně komentoval klidným hlasem. Jen co byla nahoře, předběhl jsem zbytek fronty a ledovou stěnu vyběhl na mačkách s absolutně bezchybně sekaným cepínem do přemrzlého ledu. Překvapilo mě to. Zajímavé, jaké dovednosti v člověku probudí strach. Nahoře jsem našel ztěžka sípající parťačku a vystresovaného náčelníka. Oba leželi vedle sebe na sněhu. Svět byl zase v pořádku. Jen Tereza bude do smrti znát tuhle pasáž jen z vyprávění. Strach nebo spíše úzkost, extrémní námaha a vypětí. Díky nim si tuhle část vůbec nepamatuje.“ Více zážitků z cest extrémního fotografa Petra Jana Juračky získáte v dnešním podcastu. více o nové knize Extrémného fotografa zjistíte zde: https://1url.cz/MuMWZ

God prat og ganske høy nerdefaktor med Fjellsport.no- og Arc'teryx-ambassadør Sindre Kolbjørnsgard om hans kommende ekspedisjon til Ama Dablam i Nepal. Hvor mye er Sindre villig til å betale i kr pr 100 gram spart på utstyr? Sover han virkelig i et eget høydetelt over senga? Hva er hans beste minne med Kurt Nilsen? Finn det ut her.Fjellsport, Nepal, Amadablam, Arcteryx, klatring, ekspedisjon, friluftsliv, 8000m, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast.In this episode I chat to Kate Hallam.  Kate has undertaken some big adventures pre-motherhood, including rowing the Atlantic and climbing Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, Denali and Ama Dablam.She is now Mum to a young son and pregnant with her second.  Just 8 months post partum she undertook the Marathon des Sables.We chat about Kate's adventures before motherhood, how she found her first pregnancy and how this second one is different.  We also talk about how she trained for the MdS, how the event went and what might be next.I really hope you enjoy this episode.  Please help me to share these amazing stories and to inspire other women by sharing the podcast.

Ama Dablam. Quizá una de las montañas más bellas del mundo. Un sueño para cualquier amante de las alturas. Una ilusión que se masca durante mucho tiempo. Días de esfuerzo, de entrenamientos por una ilusión, de ahorro para hacer frente a una expedición. Y, de repente, el chasco, la decepción. En Planeta Montaña by Huesca La Magia queríamos acercarnos a cómo es una expedición a una de estas grandes montañas cuando nos topamos con lo que le ocurrió a María Martín, quizá más conocida como @princessmountainwoman en Instagram, en su experiencia con Seven Summit Treck al Ama Dablam. Apasionada por la montaña, con un curriculum más que envidiable, vital, referencia en redes con sus casi 60.000 seguidores, la barcelonesa es una mujer todo terreno con las ideas muy claras que nos habla de esa experiencia y, también, de su forma de entender la montaña, un medio al que se 'enganchó' a los 17 años. Después nos vamos a conocer a uno de los premiados en Skimetraje, el maravilloso festival de autor que ha llegado a la novena edición y que tiene su sede en Pamplona. Nacho Merino, madrileño afincado en Jaca, donde establece un completo campo base, nos cuenta cómo es el descenso con esquís de la NO de la Pala de Ip. El valle del Aragón tiene sitios espectaculares para el esquí más extremo. Eso sí, reservado para muy pocos. Nacho Merino es guía de la Compañía de Guías La Casa de la Montaña que, además, es un bar-restaurante en Jaca y punto de encuentro del mundo de la montaña en Jaca. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Rebecca in her own words:   “First and foremost, I'm a mum of 5. However, I've always maintained and embraced sport throughout pregnancies and parenting.    My love of the outdoors and especially running, was instilled in me from an early age having grown up with a very sporty family. Many holiday was spent walking and camping in Scotland   I started running, ballet and horse riding at a very early age. I grew up in a small village in the north and if I wanted to see friends I'd walk, run, ride a bike or pony !    It wasn't really until 2014 that the ultra endurance big kicked in with full effect ! I wanted a new, bigger challenge to raise money for a charity which had helped me during one of my pregnancies. I'd heard about a brutal desert race ( the infamous Marathon Des Sables ) and decided that this would be a great challenge.    It's from here that the endurance bug really kicked in. I finished a respectable 10th lady on my first big challenge. What's better is that I'd found this incredible community of like minded people who loved being outside and running for hours on end !    I competed globally racing in Colorado, Himalayas, Spain, France - picking up the occasional podium on my travels.    Yet, it was the mountains which really set my heart on fire. Racing in the Himalayas, I'd often seen this beautiful mountain called ‘Ama Dablam'. I'd think to myself how wonderful it would be to climb it but I'd been told it was for really accomplished climbers only.    It is a technical mountain. Unperturbed, I decided ‘why not try?!'    A running friend put me in touch with his climbing friend and we worked together last year climbing in Wales - around the lockdown.    I summited Ama almost a year ago and from there, a love of high altitude mountain climbing was ignited.    To find myself completing the Everest and Lhotse ‘High Double' at the beginning of the season and then to summit K2' was simply a dream!”   Learn more about Rebecca and her love and passion for the outdoors.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Becks Being adopted and coming from a sporty family  Growing up in North Yorkshire on a farm/small holding Having sport parents Being encouraged to go outside and try new things Spending a lot of time with her dad  Exploring in the Peak District Spending 2 months in Australia at 15 Being active through her teenage years Her running journey  Looking for a running challenge in 2014 Running the Marathon des Sables (MDS) in 2015  Being told that it was a stupid idea Getting into the ultra running world Making great friends in the community Training by herself  Getting to know ultra runner (and previous Tough Girl Podcast guest - 29th December 2015) - Elisabet Barnes  Continuing to push herself with endurance challenges Running the Everest Trail Race, Nepal (2017) Feeling comfortable in the hills Being inspired by Ama Dablam (6,812 metres (22,349 ft)) and wanting to climb it Reducing her risk of injury, doing cross training, stretching, pilates, and gym work How the body performs during a multi-stage ultra race Nutrition and fuelling Making the transition from endurance running to mountain climbing Working with a high altitude expedition guide - Jon Gupta  Climbing Island Peak and Ama Dablam in Nepal Having the capacity to endure and keep going Going with the flow and wanting to do the things that she enjoys Preferring the quieter mountains Having the adventure blues after the MDS Adjusting back to normal life after expeditions Living in the present and making the most of everyday  How adventures and challenges can evolve Climbing for 3 months in Nepal (Everest, Lhotse (4th highest mountains in the world at 8,516 metres) & K2) Wanting to climb an 8,000 peak mountain and thinking about the “high double” Not summiting Makalu (5th highest mountain in the world at 8,485 metres) and the lessons learned  Struggling on the mountain and not feeling very well Summit night arriving at camp 3 and dealing with too much wind and snow and having to head back down Feeling proud of her achievement and never giving up Why it's more than just the summit Her children's thoughts on her climbing Having a birthday on the mountain K2 - “the savage mountain” Being aware of the danger Using oxygen  Being able to move quicker on the mountain and the benefits Feeling grateful in having the opportunity to climb such an incredible mountain   Social Media   Instagram: @becksferry   

In this episode of Me Maintenance, Peter McCormick chats with Steve Cook, CGCS MG, Director of Grounds at Medinah Country Club in Chicagoland, about his life-changing experience climbing Ama Dablam, a 22,000' Himalayan peak in Nepal in 2016. Integral to the project was a fund-raising effort for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, for which Steve raised $35,000. From the three years of mental preparation and physical training to the month-long trek and ascent itself, Steve recounts his motivations, personal desires, triumphs and satisfactions, mistakes made and lessons learned along with his changed worldview and perspective about life and the golf industry. A fascinating conversation  withan individual who is always climbing higher in life.

Jung und extrem: Jost Kobusch ist Bergsteiger möchte aktuell als erster Mensch den Mount Everest im Winter, allein und ohne Sauerstoff besteigen – und das auch noch über den besonders schwer begehbaren Westgrat. Der 29-Jährige macht seit Jahren mit extremen Rekorden auf sich aufmerksam: mit 21 Jahren kletterte er als jüngster Bergsteiger auf den etwa 6800 Meter hohen Ama Dablam im Himalaya. Mit 25 bestieg er als erster Mensch den rund 7300 Meter hohen Nangpai Gosum II. Mit 23 überlebte er im Basislager des Mount Everest einen Lawinenabgang, bei dem 18 Menschen ums Lebens kamen. Jost Kobusch stellt sich seinen Ängsten und sucht die Herausforderung im Unbekannten. Im Gespräch mit Wolfgang Heim erzählt er, was ihn antreibt, wie es sich anfühlt, bei Windgeschwindigkeiten von über 200 Kilometern pro Stunde auf über 6000 Metern Höhe zu sitzen und welches Getränk er sich bei seiner Expedition zu ganz besonderen Momenten gönnte. bergsteigen, bergsteiger, extremsportler, jostkobusch, mounteverest, sevensummits, solobergsteigen, soloklettern, klettersteig, extrembergsteiger, alpinist, nepal, annapurna, amadablam, basiscamp, höhenmeter, höhenkrankheit, reinholdmessner, alpinismus, extremsport, mounteverest, himalaya, berg, wandern, alpinist, lawine, lebensgefahr, traum, wintersport, k1, k2, basecamp, massentourismus, tourismus, winter, nepal, besteigung, route

Jenn Drummond doesn't let much stop her from achieving her goals. Having all of her climbing gear not show up for a climb was a mere inconvenience for this 41-year-old mother of seven children. Jenn is on a mission to be the first female climber to summit the so-called Second Seven Summits. We are all familiar with the first seven, and around 500 people have accomplished that goal. Still, only a handful have completed the 2nd, and no females. I met Jenn via my Summit Coach consulting business almost two years ago. She called me to discuss climbing Ama Dablam, which she did a few months later. Jenn is unique. An accomplished businesswoman, now retired, mother of seven, ranging in age from nine to 15, including twin daughters. She is an avid skier, triathlete, and played college soccer. We had a wide-ranging conversation about how the idea was born, her children, and how she manages the complexities of being away so often, and of course, some of the climbs got started. She has completed five of the seven and hopes to finish them all this year, 2022, with Canada's Mt. Logan up next. You can follow Jenn on her social media at Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and her website. The 7 Summits Dick Bass, the first 7 Summiter, choose Australia as one of the seven continents and Kosciuszko as its mainland high point. However, Canadian Pat Morrow, competing with Bass to finish the 7, challenged Bass's summit of Australia's Mt. Kosciuszko as the highest peak in Oceania. Morrow contended that Carstensz Pyramid on Irian Jaya (Papua) in Indonesia's New Guinea was the actual highpoint for the Australasian continental mass. Italian Reinhold Messner jumped in and agreed with Morrow. Today Carstensz is considered one of the seven. Still, some 7 Summiteers try to bag the lower Kosciuszko to meet both the Bass and the Messner lists. The 1st Seven Summits are: Everest, Nepal - 29,035/8850m Aconcagua, Argentina - 22,902/6960m Denali, Alaska - 20,320/6194m Kilimanjaro, Africa - 19,340/5896m Elbrus, Russia - 18,513/5642m Vinson, Antarctica - 16,067/4897m Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia - 7,310/2228m (Bass list) Carstensz Pyramid, New Guinea - 16,023/4884m (Messner List) Mt. Blanc, France/Italy - 15,771'/4807m (highest in Western Europe) And the 2nd Seven are. Jenn has completed the one in bold. K2 (Pakastan-28,251'/8611m) Ojas del Salado (Argentina-22,608'/6983m) Logan (Canada-19,551'/5959m) Dykh-Tau (Russia-17,077'/5205m) Kenya (Africa-17,057'/5199m) Tyree (Antarctica-15,919'/4852m) Puncak Trikora (New Guinea-15,580'/4730m) Townsend (Australia-7,247'/2209m) Monta Rosa, Switzerland - 15,203'/47634m (second highest in Western Europe) If you want to get picky, forget Kosciuszko. Technically, Australia claims Mount McClintock at 11,450'/3,490m, part of the Australian Antarctic Territory in Antarctica. It is higher than both Kosciuszko and Mawsons Peak, 9005'/2745m in Australia's territory on Heard Island. Mawson an active volcano about 2500 miles off the western coast of Australia, e.g., in the middle of the Indian Ocean, an island with no ports or villages. I think Jenn will be happy with Townsend!

Teams continue to arrive in Kathmandu from afar. Many are proudly posting pictures of receiving their Everest climbing permits, but as of today, the pace is way off what we saw only a few years ago or even last year. In this post, I talk about the first time I thought about climbing Everest, back in 2002. Big Picture By early April 2021 Nepal had issued 222 permits for 23 teams, but this year that number is 138 on 16 teams. It looks like Everest will get somewhat of a respite this season with less than 300 foreign climbers. And that is good news for the mountain but bad news for Nepal tourism. We are seeing a lot of pictures of the trek, most feature Ama Dablam - perhaps one of the most recognizable mountains on earth since almost every climber and trekker takes a few hundred each year - not kidding! I have hundreds myself!! But Ama is a special peak for me as it was on her summit that I first considered climbing Everest. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, the mountain specialists who made the impossible look easy by being the first Nepali women to climb the world's most savage mountain "Mt. K2", have made it to many grueling peaks such as Ama Dablam, Makalu, Annapurna, Manaslu, and the list goes on and on. They have set the bar in this sector and inspire everyone to lift their boots to success despite the challenges ahead. In this episode of On Air, we talk with them about their risky mountain experiences, the Sherpas, climbing Everest during an earthquake, and their tale thus far.

Jason Black is an Irish Mountaineer, Endurance Athlete and Adventure Racer. Jason has summited K2,Everest,Mont Blanc (3 sides), Imja Tse Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Denali west rib, Kilimanjaro,Aconcagua. Jason has also competed in Ultra cycling events around the world including the North Cape Ultra 4000km, Transatlantic way 2500km, winner of race across Laos 1100km, Race across Oman and has done the toughest adventure race in the world the Eco Challenge Fiji - this is just to name a few. In this episode Jason takes on a journey through his life, as a young boy he developed a love for the outdoors and training, however throughout his time at school in his teenage years Jason fell victim to the hands of a violent bully, who made his life hell for 7 years and the suffering continued after he left school with no qualifications. With no education, no job and a crushed confidence the only thing Jason had was his love of sport and adventure and a heart and mind to relentlessly pursue performance in the mountains and on the bike, which he did beyond belief. Jason now wishes to inspire others to be the best they can and pursue their dreams. Listen to this episode to feel Jasons energy and love of life and inspire yourself to achieve great things. Jason is running a number of treks and climbs this year which he will personally lead, including a trek to Everest Base camp. You can find out all about it via the link to Jasons website below. https://www.jasonblack.ie

Jason Black is an Irish Mountaineer, Endurance Athlete and Adventure Racer. Jason has summited K2,Everest,Mont Blanc (3 sides), Imja Tse Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Denali west rib, Kilimanjaro,Aconcagua. Jason has also competed in Ultra cycling events around the world including the North Cape Ultra 4000km, Transatlantic way 2500km, winner of race across Laos 1100km, Race across Oman and has done the toughest adventure race in the world the Eco Challenge Fiji - this is just to name a few. In this episode Jason takes on a journey through his life, as a young boy he developed a love for the outdoors and training, however throughout his time at school in his teenage years Jason fell victim to the hands of a violent bully, who made his life hell for 7 years and the suffering continued after he left school with no qualifications. With no education, no job and a crushed confidence the only thing Jason had was his love of sport and adventure and a heart and mind to relentlessly pursue performance in the mountains and on the bike, which he did beyond belief. Jason now wishes to inspire others to be the best they can and pursue their dreams. Listen to this episode to feel Jasons energy and love of life and inspire yourself to achieve great things. Jason is running a number of treks and climbs this year which he will personally lead, including a trek to Everest Base camp. You can find out all about it via the link to Jasons website below. https://www.jasonblack.ie

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Episode 2#02 is in awe of Zac Poulton. Zac is one of the Lake District's three “Fell Top Assessors”, which means that today, yesterday, tomorrow and every day of the winter season, there's a 33 per cent chance that he's walking to the summit of one of England's highest peaks. The resulting pictures and written reports provide an invaluable resource for hillwalkers, climbers and anyone else venturing out onto the wintery fells. Winning this kind of role means you're about as dependable on the hill as human beings get.But that's only a fraction of the story. Because the more you ask Zac about his career in the outdoors, the more amazing the tales become. He spent a month in Greenland helping to film base jumping barnacle geese chicks. He's dangled down Alum Pot testing 5G broadcast equipment, he's lived in vans in Scotland, ditches in the Alps, safety managed Kilian Jornet in Glen Coe, solo climbed Ama Dablam, guided tens of people to the summit of Everest, explored parts of Antarctica, lectured University students, and hallucinated on Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast.… and all of this whilst overcoming a fear of heights. If you've ever considered a career in the outdoors and are wondering where such a move could take you, Zac's story could be exactly what you need to hear.> Read more about Zac Poulton here: www.mtnsafety.co.uk, and follow him on Twitter here: @MTN_SafetyListen, enjoy, tell your friends, subscribe to the podcast if you get and chance, and thank the excellent UKHillwalking.com for their kind support of this series!www.mountainairpodcast.uk[episode recorded on 25/11/21]00:00 – Introduction02:58 – Welcome, fell top assessing, safety work, high altitude guiding04:52 – Recent activities: film safety, 5G testing and live broadcasts, Alum Pot10:47 – Base jumping barnacle geese chicks in Greenland16:20 – “… they get focused on what's going on through the camera and forget about the polar bear that's stalking them from behind…”18:26 – The last 10 years: commercial guiding on big peaks, Scotland, life in a van, lecturing, training film crews22:46 – “Keep saying yes, and keep doing a good job, and the doors will keep opening”24:24 - Alpine memories: “living in a ditch in a field until the money ran out then hitching home again”, inspired by a being a Scout and reading mountaineering literature “even before I could read”27:38 – Overcoming a fear of heights, and why it's key to being an effective guide36:50 – The pressure of expedition guiding, and learning to decompress afterwards, “I like to think that if they're complaining about the food, then things are going well”40:00 – Safety for mountain running events, Glen Coe Skyline with Kilian Jornet, personal running experience45:40 – “I maybe slept for four hours or so… the hallucinations were quite good”47:12 – Guiding on Everest, “It's hurting, but I've got a job to do, and these people are probably hurting more. I need to support them”, 45-minutes alone on the summit “not a soul in sight, and looking at the view”56:20 – Life as a Fell Top Assessor… and “informal, 20-minute crampon sessions”62:00 – “Parenthood is another of those amazing experiences, so so ‘yes' to that as well!”63:00 – Greatest Mountain Memory: solo climb of Ama Dablam “so much of my work is with clients, which I love, but just to be out there by myself, able to move at my own pace and enjoy that environment…”67:20 – All the time, money, freedom, where do you go? The Antarctic coastline, or explorations of Baffin Island and the Arctic territories

Hello! And welcome to series two of Mountain Air! It's an absolute pleasure for this episode to be supported by UKHillwalking.com, and an equal pleasure to be bringing you 87-minutes of conversation with Sibusiso Vilane - an inspirational man with an inspirational story to tell.In 2003, Sibusiso he became the first black African to summit Mt Everest, a phenomenal achievement given his impoverished roots and lack of mountaineering background, and one that earned him the attention and praise of Nelson Mandela and the wider world. But his story runs far deeper than that. His childhood was one of extreme poverty in apartheid Johannesburg, and later in Swaziland (now Eswatini). Hard work, dedication and the privilege of being able to attend school from age 10 eventually brought him a job as a tourist officer in a nature reserve, a position which made possible a chance meeting that would change the path of his life forever.Consumed by a passion for mountains and physical challenges, his life story is one that involves continental summits, ultra running, humility, the responsibilities of being a role model, laughter, charity work, motivational speaking, multiple summits of Everest and historical partnerships with... Sir Ranulph Fiennes.> Read more about Sibusiso Vilane at www.sibusisovilane.co.za > Visit the podcast at www.mountainairpodcast.ukListen, enjoy, tell your friends, subscribe to the podcast if you get and chance, and thank UKHillwalking for their kind support![episode recorded on 11/11/21]00:00 – Introduction02:16 – Welcome, responding to the pandemic by running (“I ran a full marathon last weekend… it was just dreadful!”08:30 – The rarest of all mountaineering backgrounds: growing up poor and black in apartheid Johannesburg, then Swaziland (“we never had clothes or three square meals a day”)12:50 – Life as a “Headboy” in rural Swaziland (“I was 10 years old when I started school”), a multilingual upbringing19:05 – First steps into the world of work: manual labour, writing letters, a nature reserve, natural knowledge, life as a tourist officer, and a fateful meeting23:00 – Discovering the Drakensberg (“a vast mountain range, and a beautiful mountain grassland”), John Doble, waterfall scrambling, the start of mountaineering plans, why can't black Africans do the same?30:40 - “It will not make sense to my grandmother or my mother who are trying to fend through hardship to bring food on the table… why would I want to go overseas to climb a mountain?”32:20 – Kilimanjaro: “I got as sick as a dog on day two, all the high altitude symptoms that you can get, I got all of them! But I summited on the most beautiful day, and I looked at that and thought that one day I would want to see the sunrise from the summit of Mt Everest”.36:50 – “I want to do it for Africa. I want to show the world and Africans themselves that they can do these things.”40:54 – Climbing Everest (“I can never deceive people that it was easy. It was physically tough. Mentally tough… it can never be explained in words how physically tough it is.”)50:34 – Reaching the summit (“You are about to be proof that it can be done… you become overcome by your emotions and you don't believe what is happening.”)56:30 - “It took me a long time to realise how relevant it was going to be to any other young kid who grows up in Africa without a home”, meeting Nelson Mandela58:50 – The first black African to climb the Seven Summits (“when you set a standard, how do you keep it as consistent? There's no way I could be consistent as a role model by climbing just one mountain. I will keep on climbing as long as I live to be looked upon as an example.”)68:50 – Being changed by mountain experiences (“I still regard mountains as the best ‘university' I've ever attended.”), summiting Everest for a second time… with Ranulph Fiennes.75:20 – Sitting in a tent with Ranulph Fiennes: “Well if there's anything else you want to do it's one of the polar walks” (“When I looked at his hands, which were frostbitten, I thought ‘well, not a good idea…'”)76:38 - Greatest Mountain Memory: “I looked at this mountain and I just fell in love with it. I was disappointed to learn that it wasn't Everest, it was Ama Dablam. This is the mountain that calls me to go back to mountains.”, similar experiences with the Matterhorn.79:32 - *HONK HONK*80:20 - All the time, money, freedom, where do you go?: “It depends on the season… on the slopes of an 8,000m mountain waiting to summit… sweating profusely running a desert marathon… on a safari in the bush with the family…”

In this episode, Prakriti from India (folks on Instagram know her as @itisinthename) shares her journey of summiting Ama Dablam during her periods and how easy it is to travel as a vegan in South Asia. For someone who began her mountaineering journey less than a year ago, Prakriti recently summited Ama Dablam, being only the second Indian woman to do so and aims to climb more mountains in the future. Stay connected with us through Instagram and Facebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duluwatalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duluwatalks Location credit: Hostel Nextdoor

Doug Stoup - More North & South Poles Than Anyone on Earth, Pro Soccer Player, Mountain Guide, Founder Ice Axe Expeditions Episode #21 Brought to you by Scott Sports & Alta  My guest today is Doug Stoup. Doug has been to the north and south poles more than any other person on Earth. Doug has been to Antarctica 49 times. Doug has mountaineered all over the world including Ama Dablam and Earth's 6th highest peak Cho Oyu in the Himalaya. He's guided and skied for the camera with Warren Miller. Doug is the founder and owner of Ice Axe Expeditions a guiding service that takes guests all over the world including Antarctica, the north pole, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, the Amazon and more. Oh and he was a pro soccer player. No biggie... Please enjoy! *** This episode is brought to you by Scott Sports:  Technology, innovation and design is the name of the game and that's exactly what SCOTT Sports is; It's in their DNA. Skiing is about testing yourself – seeing the possibilities that you are presented with and pushing yourself to seize the greatest challenges. SCOTT Sports has the gear to help you do just that. To learn more check out scottsports.com and see what real innovation looks like. Skip the lift lines this year and get in the backcountry! With all the new SCOTT winter essentials, you're set to have a safe and fun time in the mountains. Check out their new product line at scottsports.com Looking to test the boundaries but fearful of high-risk situations? SCOTT Sports knows the danger, that's why they've developed the Patrol E1 Avalanche Backpack. It's the ultimate freeskiing avalanche backpack, pushing the boundaries of innovation. The supercapacitor technology, along with exceptional design, results in one of the lightest electric airbag backpacks on the market to date! To learn more go to scottsports.com This episode is also brought to you by Alta :  Alta is an independent ski area where the soul of skiing continues to live on for 84 winters. Alta is a skier's only mountain, celebrated for its frequent powder days, averaging 540” of snowfall each winter. With an 84-year history, Alta is a place that is steeped in history and tradition. We're not talking about your grandfathers or grandmothers mothbally ski sweater tradition. We're talking about the birthplace of avalanche research in North America kind of tradition. Alta is a place where the five independent lodges still offer the tradition of family-style dinners and ski bars that generations of skiers have frequented. Alta's opening day is set for November 20th, conditions permitting. We will see you out there. And as Alta likes to say. Come for the skiing. Stay for the skiing. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains:SnowBrains.comFacebook: facebook.com/snowbrainsInstagram: instagram.com/snowbrainsTwitter: twitter.com/snowbrains  *** The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #21 - Doug Stoup - | Brought to you by Alta & Scott Sports Recorded on July 28, 2021, in the California Delta (Miles Clark) and Lake Tahoe, CA (Doug Stoup). This episode was edited by Jared White. Music by Chad Crouch Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark

I caught up with British climber, Rebecca 'Becks' Ferry to discuss her amazing 2021 where she climbed on six 8000-meter mountains. This British mother of five children ages 12 to 18, had limited high altitude experience before with summits of Island Peak and Ama Dablam, but deep inside she wanted to try the hard ones. Along with British Professional Mountain Guide, Jon Gupta, they started with Everest and Lhotse as a "warm-up' for K2 but overall climbed on six peaks reaching the main summits of three. Everest (Summit) at 19:50 Lhotse (Summit) at 22:00 Makalu (reached 7500m) K2 (Summit) at 25:05 Manaslu (Fore Summit ~8160m) at 40:00 Dhaulagiri (reached 7817m) at 36.09 We cover a range of topics from how she got into climbing, to all the climbs in this fast-paced interview. I think you'll enjoy meeting Becks, hearing about her family and why she climbs and, of course, what's next! Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

I caught up with British climbing Guide, Jon Gupta of Mountain Expeditions to discuss his amazing 2021 where he guided mostly one client, fellow Brit Rebecca 'Becks' Ferry on six 8000-meter mountains. He also climbed a 7000er with a friend and is now on Ama Dablam. Overall he climbed (time the discussion starts in the video) Everest (Summit) at 19:50 Lhotse (Summit) at 22:00 Makalu (reached 7500m) K2 (Summit) at 25:05 Pobeda (reached 7200m) Manaslu (Fore Summit ~8160m) at 40:00 Dhaulagiri (reached 7817m) at 36.09 Ama Dablam - TBD We cover a range of topics from how he got into climbing, why he prefers private guiding over the large commercial team model, his experience on Everest (at 19:50), especially with COVID (at 22:48), their experience on Makalu (25:05) which Becks considers her best moment even though they didn't summit, their K2 summit (25:05) - a first for Jon and Becks, their summit experience on Manaslu (40:00) and the current discussion around the true vs. fore summit, and why they turned back on their summit push on Dhaulagiri (36:09). I think you'll enjoy meeting this highly experienced Mountain Guide and enjoy watching some of his videos that can also be found on his Instagram and Facebook accounts. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything The Podcast on alanarnette.com You can listen to this post as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Anchor, YouTube, and more. Just search for "alan arnette" on your favorite podcast platform.

Jill Wheatley has a complex story - her life turned upside down in a moment and her journey to recovery and into thriving is circuitous. This discussion takes place with Jill in Kathmandu and Matt in Washington state - next month they finish the conversation in Nepal at Manaslu basecamp - a mountain they are each climbing for their own very personal reasons.  This is part one of that conversation. While working as a teacher in Bavaria, an accident on a sports' field changed Jill's life in a fraction of a second.   A medical team, hundreds of hands from 7 hospitals across 3 countries, guided Jill through a seemingly impossible climb, traumatic brain injury (TBI). Now traversing  an avalanche triggered by the TBI, which left her days from death, with 70% vision loss and a life threatening eating disorder, Jill chose to adventure in massifs around the world to celebrate the life she nearly lost. Mountains have housed a transformation from losing sight to gaining vision. Jill has run, climbed  and skied her way around the world embracing the eyesight she still has. Her trails have connected with the Andorra Pyrenees, Italian Dolomites, French and Swiss Alps, Slovenia's Julian Alps, Iceland, India and Nepal Himalaya, New Zealand, Argentina, Peru, and the American Rockies. Following Himalayan expeditions on Island Peak, Lobuche East, Mera Peak  and summiting the iconic Ama Dablam (6 812 m), along with ice climbing and skiing in the Annapurnas, Jill is currently training to climb Manaslu (8 163 m), the world's 8th highest peak.  You can follow Jill's adventurers at: Mountains of my Mind   Instagram Twitter You Tube Facebook Linked In   Photo credit: Vinayak Jaya Malla

[Danke an Bergzeit für die Unterstützung dieser Folge!] ... Die Fortsetzung zu Episode 45, in der ich mich mit Profialpinist David Göttler über seinen Werdegang, über das Höhenbergsteigen und Ethik unterhalten habe. Im zweiten Teil wird es zunächst etwas düsterer, denn wir sprechen über Davids tragisches Erlebnis an der Ama Dablam, bei der während eines missglückten Rettungseinsatzes die Hubschrauber-Crew tödlich verunglückte. Aber keine Sorge, gegen Ende wird es wieder fröhlicher! Hier geht es zum ersten Teil: Ep45: David Göttler ( »i dont fail. i learn.«) Links zu David Göttler: Website von David Göttler Instagram Den Podcast unterstützten

David Göttler ist ehemaliges Exped-Kader-Mitglied, Bergführer und Profibergsteiger und hat sich primär dem schnellen Höhenbergsteigen verschrieben. Als wir uns getroffen haben, kam er gerade zurück von einer Everest-Expedition mit Kilian Journet, bei der Plan A und Plan B nicht funktioniert hat - wie geht man um, wenn so große Projekte nicht den gewünschten Erfolg haben? Abgesehen davon sprechen wir über seinen Werdegang, über die Zeit, als er viel mit Ralf Dujomovits (Episode 8) und Gerline Kaltenbrunner an den Achttausendern unterwegs war, über seine Freundschaft zu Ueli Steck, über seine Leidenschaft, von Stärkeren zu lernen und über den mühsamen Spagat als Exped-Kader-Trainer zwischen Pushen und Sicherheit (das Thema hat auch Caro North in ihrer Folge angeschnitten). Im zweiten Teil der Folge geht es dann um den tragischen Unfall an der Ama Dablam, bei der eine Rettungscrew ihr Leben verlor, um den Umgang mit Medien, Frust und Neid und wie David es immer besser schafft, der "FOMO" (Fear of missing out) besser aus dem Weg zu gehen. Links zu David GöttlerWebsite von David Göttler Instagram Den Podcast unterstützten

Jost Kobusch ist Extrembergsteiger und Buchautor. Seine Erkennungsmerkmale sind die sogenannten Solo-Besteigungen, sowie der minimalistische Ansatz bei den Bergbesteigungen. Aufgewachsen ist Jost in Bielefeld und begann seine ersten Anbahnungen vor dem Bergsteigen beim Klettern. Trotz seiner Höhenangst bricht er das Hobby nicht ab, sondern stellt sich der Angst und beginnt wenig später die Besteigung der ersten Bergs. Seitdem feiert er einige Erfolge, darunter zahlreiche Erstbesteigungen und Besteigungen ohne künstlichen Sauerstoff, wie unter anderem die folgenden: 2014: Solobegehung der Ama Dablam ohne künstlichen Sauerstoff 2016: Begehung der Annapurna ohne künstlichen Sauerstoff 2017: Erstbegehung des Nangpai Gosum II, solo und ohne künstlichen Sauerstoff 2018: Eröffnung der Route Way of the Ancestors zum Gipfel Carstensz-Pyramide 2019: Erstbegehung des Amotsang (6393 m) im nepalesischen Damodar Himal Sein jüngstes großes Projekt, die bisher größte Herausforderung, war die Winterbesteigung im Alleingang auf den höchsten Berg, den Mount Everest, welche er auf 7360m von 8849m abbrechen musste. der 2. Teil des Interviews dreht sich um die Schattenseiten des Bergsteigens und um Fehler, die beim Bergsteigen besser vermieden werden sollten! Nicht zuletzt verrät er uns seine prägendste Erfahrung, also bleib dran! Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß beim aktiven Zuhören :) Jost Kobusch Kontakt und Buch: https://jostkobusch.de/ ...Wenn dir dieser Podcast gefällt, dann würde ich mich sehr über eine Bewertung auf iTunes und ggf. ein Kommentar freuen. Wenn auch du denkst, du könntest mit deiner Geschichte oder einer Frage, die dich schon lange beschäftigt, einen Beitrag zur modernen Krieger Bewegung leisten, dann schreib mir doch gerne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manuel_ruf_/ E-Mail: ruf.manuel@gmx.de Ich freue mich über deinen Input! :) Music: "Benztown Lofi" by Sebastian Bach Check out on: https://www.instagram.com/sebastianbachmusic/ https://www.sebastianbachmusic.com/

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[[:encoded, "At first glance, you may feel you have nothing to fear. You may be in a highly successful business, or you may be weathering a storm that is tough but under control. The truth is, though, we all fear something, and fear in any form is what holds us back from reaching new heights. If you want to do more, be more, have more, and achieve more than you are currently, then it is time to assess what is holding you back and find ways to lean into that fear, so it dissolves into success.nnSome of the most intense professions around the world – especially positions held by first responders – set an incredible example for what it looks like to face fears and run headlong toward a problem. Think about a police officer; when they hear gun shots, they run toward the sound looking to engage with the source. Consider firefighters also; they run toward the fire to put it out as quickly as possible. The same is true of snow ski experts; to be a great skier, you have to lean forward, which is incredibly counter-intuitive. Likewise, motorcyclists lean into each turn to maximize their centrifugal force, not the other way around. nnErik Weihenmayer is an incredible example of what it looks like to live uninhibited by fear. As a blind man, many people encouraged him to play it safe in life; to be content with his limitations. But Erik decided that life was too short to live in fear, and so he set out on what has turned into a decades-long search for adventure and meaning. He has climbed Mt. Everest, summited countless other peaks, and spoken to businesses, sports teams, and even schools on the value of struggle and setting stretch goals – audacious, scary goals that stretch you into achieving more than you ever thought possible. In a blog post he wrote,nn“Ama Dablam (a peak he summited) is no more special than any other mountain or goal. The simple fact is that completing this climb added meaning to my life; the same way that completing a triathlon, raising money for a local nonprofit, or losing weight might for someone else. I set a goal and worked to accomplish it – the mountain is a vehicle for building value in my life. What matters when choosing a goal is to first find the deeper vision that gives that goal purpose, and then allow ourselves the time and energy to pursue it.”nnSo, what can you learn from this? Your business success depends on your ability to navigate fears and obstacles in your path. Toss limiting beliefs that may be holding you back to the curb, and intentionally lean into your goals, so that you are 100% committed to having your best year ever – whatever that looks like for you. Stretch goals should inspire you. Stretch goals should get you laser-focused on only those activities that will help you achieve your goals. By being intentional, you will maximize your valuable time and accomplish more in the process. Consider leaning into your business-related fears by tackling one or more of the 4 ideas I'm going to share, so you can increase your business success and enjoy your ideal business and ideal life.nn1. Ask for ReferralsnInstead of just meekly asking for referrals from your clients and hoping to get one or two, ask with boldness and intention, expecting to hit the mother lode each and every time. You do an excellent job for your clients and they should be eager to tell everyone about you and your products and/or services. If they aren't, what can you do even better, different, or not do for them?nnTo download my complimentary referral tracking spreadsheet to help you increase your revenue, so you can accelerate your results, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/referral-tracking-workbook. nn2. Be on a MissionnLean into your fears by identifying areas of strengths and weakness, and then creating a goal-based roadmap for how you want to enrich those areas. Create an action-bSupport the show

[[:encoded, "At first glance, you may feel you have nothing to fear. You may be in a highly successful business, or you may be weathering a storm that is tough but under control. The truth is, though, we all fear something, and fear in any form is what holds us back from reaching new heights. If you want to do more, be more, have more, and achieve more than you are currently, then it is time to assess what is holding you back and find ways to lean into that fear, so it dissolves into success.nnSome of the most intense professions around the world – especially positions held by first responders – set an incredible example for what it looks like to face fears and run headlong toward a problem. Think about a police officer; when they hear gun shots, they run toward the sound looking to engage with the source. Consider firefighters also; they run toward the fire to put it out as quickly as possible. The same is true of snow ski experts; to be a great skier, you have to lean forward, which is incredibly counter-intuitive. Likewise, motorcyclists lean into each turn to maximize their centrifugal force, not the other way around. nnErik Weihenmayer is an incredible example of what it looks like to live uninhibited by fear. As a blind man, many people encouraged him to play it safe in life; to be content with his limitations. But Erik decided that life was too short to live in fear, and so he set out on what has turned into a decades-long search for adventure and meaning. He has climbed Mt. Everest, summited countless other peaks, and spoken to businesses, sports teams, and even schools on the value of struggle and setting stretch goals – audacious, scary goals that stretch you into achieving more than you ever thought possible. In a blog post he wrote,nn“Ama Dablam (a peak he summited) is no more special than any other mountain or goal. The simple fact is that completing this climb added meaning to my life; the same way that completing a triathlon, raising money for a local nonprofit, or losing weight might for someone else. I set a goal and worked to accomplish it – the mountain is a vehicle for building value in my life. What matters when choosing a goal is to first find the deeper vision that gives that goal purpose, and then allow ourselves the time and energy to pursue it.”nnSo, what can you learn from this? Your business success depends on your ability to navigate fears and obstacles in your path. Toss limiting beliefs that may be holding you back to the curb, and intentionally lean into your goals, so that you are 100% committed to having your best year ever – whatever that looks like for you. Stretch goals should inspire you. Stretch goals should get you laser-focused on only those activities that will help you achieve your goals. By being intentional, you will maximize your valuable time and accomplish more in the process. Consider leaning into your business-related fears by tackling one or more of the 4 ideas I'm going to share, so you can increase your business success and enjoy your ideal business and ideal life.nn1. Ask for ReferralsnInstead of just meekly asking for referrals from your clients and hoping to get one or two, ask with boldness and intention, expecting to hit the mother lode each and every time. You do an excellent job for your clients and they should be eager to tell everyone about you and your products and/or services. If they aren't, what can you do even better, different, or not do for them?nnTo download my complimentary referral tracking spreadsheet to help you increase your revenue, so you can accelerate your results, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/referral-tracking-workbook. nn2. Be on a MissionnLean into your fears by identifying areas of strengths and weakness, and then creating a goal-based roadmap for how you want to enrich those areas. Create an action-bSupport the show

At first glance, you may feel you have nothing to fear. You may be in a highly successful business, or you may be weathering a storm that is tough but under control. The truth is, though, we all fear something, and fear in any form is what holds us back from reaching new heights. If you want to do more, be more, have more, and achieve more than you are currently, then it is time to assess what is holding you back and find ways to lean into that fear, so it dissolves into success. Some of the most intense professions around the world – especially positions held by first responders – set an incredible example for what it looks like to face fears and run headlong toward a problem. Think about a police officer; when they hear gun shots, they run toward the sound looking to engage with the source. Consider firefighters also; they run toward the fire to put it out as quickly as possible. The same is true of snow ski experts; to be a great skier, you have to lean forward, which is incredibly counter-intuitive. Likewise, motorcyclists lean into each turn to maximize their centrifugal force, not the other way around. Erik Weihenmayer is an incredible example of what it looks like to live uninhibited by fear. As a blind man, many people encouraged him to play it safe in life; to be content with his limitations. But Erik decided that life was too short to live in fear, and so he set out on what has turned into a decades-long search for adventure and meaning. He has climbed Mt. Everest, summited countless other peaks, and spoken to businesses, sports teams, and even schools on the value of struggle and setting stretch goals – audacious, scary goals that stretch you into achieving more than you ever thought possible. In a blog post he wrote, “Ama Dablam (a peak he summited) is no more special than any other mountain or goal. The simple fact is that completing this climb added meaning to my life; the same way that completing a triathlon, raising money for a local nonprofit, or losing weight might for someone else. I set a goal and worked to accomplish it – the mountain is a vehicle for building value in my life. What matters when choosing a goal is to first find the deeper vision that gives that goal purpose, and then allow ourselves the time and energy to pursue it.” So, what can you learn from this? Your business success depends on your ability to navigate fears and obstacles in your path. Toss limiting beliefs that may be holding you back to the curb, and intentionally lean into your goals, so that you are 100% committed to having your best year ever – whatever that looks like for you. Stretch goals should inspire you. Stretch goals should get you laser-focused on only those activities that will help you achieve your goals. By being intentional, you will maximize your valuable time and accomplish more in the process. Consider leaning into your business-related fears by tackling one or more of the 4 ideas I'm going to share, so you can increase your business success and enjoy your ideal business and ideal life. 1. Ask for Referrals Instead of just meekly asking for referrals from your clients and hoping to get one or two, ask with boldness and intention, expecting to hit the mother lode each and every time. You do an excellent job for your clients and they should be eager to tell everyone about you and your products and/or services. If they aren't, what can you do even better, different, or not do for them? To download my complimentary referral tracking spreadsheet to help you increase your revenue, so you can accelerate your results, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/referral-tracking-workbook. 2. Be on a Mission Lean into your fears by identifying areas of strengths and weakness, and then creating a goal-based roadmap for how you want to enrich those areas. Create an action-based mission statement that serves to drive your company forward; one that everyone on your team can get behind and work toward. Regularly review your business metrics and know where you are at against your annual goals every week. What are your weekly activities that you must do to move the company forward? Are you doing those activities each week? Be on a mission to hit your goals every single week, so you have the highest probably of achieving your annual goals. 3. Create Targeted Financial Forecasts Calling prospective clients, even those who have been referred to you, may cause you to tense up with fear of rejection. But if you never take risks, you will never reap big rewards! It is true, not all prospects will be happy you called them, but it is vital to remember that some will be. Focus on potential positive outcomes and live for those successful calls no matter how unpleasant the others might be. 4. Find a Power Partner We become like who we surround ourselves with. Just as Erik Weihenmayer has chosen to surround himself with people that empower his sense of adventure and help him achieve his goals, you also need to find mentors and other professionals that will hold you accountable and that will lift you to new heights both professionally and personally. Take things to the next level by finding ways to lean into your fears and limiting beliefs. Don't let risk-aversion hold you back; instead, use the 4 ideas that I talked about as a launching pad into the great things that you can accomplish when you find the courage to say “yes” to trying new things and crashing through quitting points. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you. 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Adrian Ballinger - Climbing Mt. Everest & K2 Without Supplemental Oxygen | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area "I was heli-ski guiding in Alaska, and through a series of communications breakdowns between me my co-guide and my pilot, we ended up getting out of a helicopter my 6 clients me and a co-guide, and it turned out we were on top of a cornice. The cornice broke 18 feet back as the helicopter lifted off. Me and 2 clients were on the wrong side of that break and took an 1800- foot fall. The first 200 feet over cliffs, and then through a huge avalanche runout zone, two people buried, a bunch of broken bones between all of us, and really bad injuries. Took a long time to get comfortable around cornices again." - Adrian Ballinger "Made it really close. I was probably 400 vertical feet from the summit, at well over 28,500 feet. I got to the point where I couldn't feel my hands to behind my wrists, So I could no longer clip devices onto the fixed rope. So then I had to solo because I couldn't use the rope. I was still going up, and Im soloing, and I cant feel my hands, started to think about the consequences of frostbite when I have a girlfriend who is a professional rock climber. It still took a long time, but I did ultimately decide to turn around… Im sure thats what saved my toes and fingers." - Adrian Ballinger Adrian Ballinger's list of accomplishments is over-the-top. It's too much. Here are some of his career highlights. First person to ski Manaslu from the summit (6th tallest peak in world) Only American with 3 complete 8000m ski descents 4th American to summit Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen (first in 25 years) 8 summits of Mt Everest, 13 seasons on the mountain, over 100 clients on top 17 total 8000-meter peak summits 6 total 8000-meter peak ski attempts Summited Mt. Everest twice within 3- weeks on 2 separate occasions Guided/led more than 150 international expeditions Founder of Alpenglow Expeditions, in 2004 Guided on Kilimanjaro (14 times by 4 different routes), Denali (by the West Rib), Alpamayo (14 times by 3 different routes), Cotopaxi (more than 30 times), and many other expeditions on many other high peaks all over the world. Ballinger has also led successful expeditions to more than 25 Himalayan summits over 6000 meters, including twelve ascents of Ama Dablam, which is a highly technical 6800m peak next to Everest. In this episode, Adrian & Miles discuss extreme skiing at extreme altitude, the best stories from Adrian's insane high mountain guiding and climbing career, summiting Everest without Oxygen, summiting K2 without Oxygen, avalanches, getting the IFMGA full certification in only 3 years, Alpenglow Expeditions, and much more. Adrian Ballinger answers these mountain-y questions: You were the very first person to ski 26,781' Manaslu from the summit - this is the 6th tallest peak in the world. What was that experience like and why had no one ever skied before you? In 2016 you decided it was time to try Everest without supplemental oxygen. You failed and you said you almost got yourself killed only hours from the summit. What happened there? How are you able to climb above 26K feet without supplemental oxygen? Is there something genetic or biologic about you that helps at altitude? You've spent so much time on Everest - I'd love to hear your perspective on the overcrowding of Everest and the effects that it's having. Please tell us a bit about the Sherpa people. What are they like and please explain exactly what they do. It sounds like without the Sherpa, climbing Everest would nearly be impossible. Why did you decide to climb K2 without supplemental oxygen? What are the Pakistani people like? What's the craziest or funniest thing you've seen on Everest? What's the scariest accident you've had in the mountains? Where's your favorite place to ski? Favorite place to climb? Favorite mountain ranges? What evidence of climate change have you seen in your lifetime? What challenges you most intellectually on a daily basis? What's your favorite book? More Please enjoy! *** This episode is brought to you by Alta Ski Area - home of the deepest average annual snowfall in the Rocky Mountains. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with friends & family, and please subscribe. Follow SnowBrains: SnowBrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/snowbrains Instagram: instagram.com/snowbrains Twitter: twitter.com/snowbrains The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #13 - Adrian Ballinger - Climbing Mt. Everest & K2 Without Supplemental Oxygen Recorded on January 3, 2020, in Jackson Hole, WY (Miles Clark) and Moab, UT (Adrian Ballinger). This episode was edited by Robert Wilkinson. Music by Chad Crouch. Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark.

Rock climber and adventurer Emily Harrington is a five-time US National Champion in Sport Climbing. She has scaled some of the world's most formidable mountains, including Everest, Ama Dablam, and Cho Oyu, and is the first woman to free climb El Capitan via Golden Gate in under 24 hours.