Piece by Piece: How Meaningful Steps Lead to Big Summits and Lasting Change

When I set out to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, the goal felt impossibly big. I soon realized the only way forward was to break it down—step by step, mountain by mountain, day by day. Progress came through persistence, teamwork,…

Becoming an ambassador for dZi Foundation

I am thrilled to share some exciting news: I have joined the dZi Foundation as one of their newest ambassadors. Throughout my years exploring the Himalaya, I have been continually inspired by the resilience and generosity of the Nepali people.…

Work with me

My first forays into successfully climbing big mountains grew out of serving as an expedition doctor on Denali and Everest. I have also worked as an expedition doctor on Manaslu, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.