Adriana Brownlee recently climbed the final mountain peak on the globe, which is almost 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) high.

She is now the youngest woman to accomplish this, making her achievement even more remarkable than becoming just the 64th person in history to do it.

When asked about her experience, she said, "I quit university and my degree to pursue a career in mountaineering and sacrificed friendships, regular teenage life, and more, but it was all worth it." 

Adriana had difficulties climbing, including fighting nausea on the last ascent and her crew momentarily losing the guide rope they were using. Still, she described the last push as emotional, saying she "started to cry" as she got closer to the top of the mountain.

She and her team reached the 8,027m summit of Shishapangma in Tibet on 9 October. She described the experience as "the most incredible moment."

"I hope to inspire youngsters worldwide that there is no set path in life," she added. 

 

Her backstory 

 

Adriana's profound connection to mountains first ignited in her childhood, a remarkable passion that has shaped her aspirations. At just eight years old, she completed the daunting three-peak challenge Yr Wyddfa, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis in an impressive 22 hours. 

This early achievement not only reflects her physical endurance but also her determination and adventurous spirit.

Adriana in a schoolwork submission discussed her deep passion for mountains, expressing a dream of "being famous for climbing the highest mountain in the world." 

Her story highlights her as a young climber with big dreams, indicating that her childhood experiences have set the stage for a future in mountaineering.

“I have always had a love and fascination with mountains for as long as I can remember," she added.

Adriana achieved her childhood dream by summiting Mount Everest in 2021 at just 20 years old. She has since set records, becoming the youngest woman to climb K2 and to reach Gasherbrum 1 without supplementary oxygen. 

 

Future goals 

 

For her latest climbs, she aims to challenge herself further by going without supplemental oxygen. She describes mountaineering as a way to feel free and connected to herself, fueling her passion.

Now in Tibet recovering with her team, Adriana plans to continue in the mountains. She wants to help others by creating unique high-altitude experiences that focus on safety and personal journeys, believing everyone can carve out their path in mountaineering.

Adriana adds, "British explorers have always been breaking boundaries. She becomes the second British climber to achieve so. I’m proud to set another world first and keep that tradition alive," she said.