#135 Kristin Harila: Everest Without Oxygen, 14 Peaks in 92 Days & Life After 8,000m

Kristin Harila is one of the world’s most accomplished high-altitude mountaineers.In May, she reached the summit of Mount Everest for the fourth time - this time without supplemental oxygen. She has now completed 31 summits above 8,000 metres, and in 2023, together with Tenjen Lama Sherpa, climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in just 92 days.In this episode, we talk about:What it actually takes to climb Everest without supplemental oxygenWhy reaching the summit is only half the challengeThe preparation, logistics and mindset behind climbing 14 peaks in 92 daysBreaking overwhelming goals down into one mountain, one camp and one step at a timeWhy Kristin returned and started the entire record attempt again after completing 12 of the 14 peaks in 2022Her friendship and partnership with Tenjen Lama SherpaLosing Lama and the impact it has had on her lifeRisk, fear and how she remains calm in life-or-death situationsCommercial expeditions, overcrowding and the future of Mount EverestThe responsibility climbers and expedition companies have toward the Sherpa communityBeing a woman in a male-dominated industry and the challenges of securing sponsorshipGrowing up on a farm in northern Norway and learning independence from an early ageWhy she has decided that her long 8,000-metre expeditions are now overWhat comes next after reaching some of the highest places on EarthThis is a conversation about much more than mountains. It is about self-belief, preparation, grief, responsibility and the price of pursuing something most people believe is impossible.