Climbing Mountains & High-Altitude Medicine with Tracee Metcalfe / The Caroline Gleich Show (Ep. 50)

In this episode of The Caroline Gleich Show, Caroline sits down with Dr. Tracee Metcalfe, a distinguished internal medicine physician and accomplished high-altitude mountaineer. https://traceelmetcalfe.comTracee Metcalfe's remarkable journey has led her to summit all of the world's fourteen peaks exceeding 8,000 meters, including the formidable Annapurna, K2, and Nanga Parbat. Born in Southern California, Tracee Metcalfe's passion for climbing ignited after moving to Colorado, where she immersed herself in the state's renowned 14,000-foot peaks. Her medical career intertwined with her love for the mountains during her tenure with the National Park Service on Denali, Alaska, where she provided medical assistance and participated in rescue operations. This experience paved the way for her role as an expedition doctor on peaks such as Manaslu, Everest, and Makalu. Throughout the conversation, Tracee Metcalfe shares insights into overcoming personal challenges and tips for those who want to climb high mountains . Join us for an inspiring discussion that delves into the intersections of medicine, mountaineering, and mentorship, highlighting Dr. Metcalfe's extraordinary contributions to both the medical field and the climbing community.📸 Follow Caroline Gleich on Instagram:@CarolineGleich #carolinegleich #mountaineering #mountainclimbing#traceemetcalfe #8000mpeaks