The woman who summited every 8000m mountain on Earth | Legacy Spotlight
Summary
This episode profiles Adorné Pasaban, the first woman to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. It details her journey from a hobbyist climber to a legendary mountaineer, highlighting her near-fatal experience on K2 and her battle with severe depression. The story explores the physical dangers of the Himalayas and the societal pressures she faced as a woman pursuing extreme sports.
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Introduction to the 14 8,000m peaks
Overview of the 14 peaks and their locations
The dangers of the death zone
Adorné's early life and first Everest climb
Summiting three peaks in 2003
The traumatic K2 attempt and recovery
Returning to climbing and finding passion
The final push to complete all 14 peaks
Mental health struggles and depression
Conclusion and Legacy Spotlight outro
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