Adriana Brownlee Becomes Youngest Woman to Summit 14 Peaks

Adriana Brownlee, a 23-year-old British climber, has made history as the youngest woman to summit all 14 of the world's peaks over 8,000 meters, achieving this milestone on October 9, 2024, with her ascent of Shishapangma in Tibet. Her journey, which began at age eight when she expressed her dream to climb the highest mountains, included notable climbs such as Mount Everest at 20 and K2, which she tackled in 2022. Brownlee's emotional final push to the summit of Shishapangma brought her to tears, marking a culmination of years of hard work and determination. She is now recognized as the second British climber to achieve this feat and joins an elite group of only 64 climbers worldwide who have completed this challenge. Brownlee's passion for mountaineering was inspired by her father, and she has also set records as the youngest woman to summit K2 and Gasherbrum 1 without supplementary oxygen. Her achievement highlights both her personal journey and the risks associated with climbing high-altitude peaks.