One of Natalia's favorite quotes:

Because it's there

- George Leigh Mallory

Episode Description:

In Part 2 of my conversation with Natalia, we go all in, from the moment the dream became real to standing at the foot of the highest mountain on Earth.

We start with the preparation. Not the highlight reel, but the real stuff. Training for altitude, building endurance, dialing in gear, and figuring out what actually matters when you’re heading into the Himalayas. Natalia opens up about what she did to get ready, what worked, what didn’t, and the fears she carried before ever stepping on a plane.

Then we hit Nepal.

She takes us right into the chaos and beauty of Kathmandu… and that moment in Lukla when it all becomes real. From there, we walk step by step thr ...