Danielle's Goals
There are 14 8,000 meter peaks in the world, all located in the Himalayas. Danielle has an interest in climbing at least 11 of these over the coming years (her father – Jerome – has asked that she not climb the 3 most dangerous ones, Annapurna, Nanga Parbat, and K2)

Danielle’s goal is to climb one or two 8,000 meter peaks a year.

Danielle left August 26th, 2007 for Tibet. She will attempt to climb Cho Oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the world at 8,201 metres (26,906 feet) and Shishapangma, the 14th highest at 8,013 metres (26,289 feet) ). The climb on Shishapangma will be without oxygen.

Click » AlpineAscents to track Danielle’s progress on Cho Oyu. Her attempt on Shishapangma will not be cybercast as she is climbing the mountain with just her and a friend/guide Lapka Rita Sherpa. Danielle is expected to return sometime in November.

When Danielle is not climbing or attending school, she is raising awareness for ADHD.

Congratulations Danielle on successfully climbing the Seven Summits!

At the age of 20 Danielle Fisher became the youngest person in the world to summit the Seven Summits, the tallest mountain on each continent, on June 2, 2005 when she successfully made the summit of Mt. Everest. She also became the youngest American to summit Mt. Everest. For more on Danielle and her climbing achievements, visit her bio.

Special Thanks!

Danielle would like to thank all the local companies who sponsored her Vinson Massif and Everest climbs (see sponsors). Also thanks to Mike Woodmansee, her mentor, who taught her how to climb and who’s been there through it all helping with the fundraising and giving advice in all things climbing. Moreover, thanks to Danielle’s supportive parents who made this all possible!

Future Climbing Plans

Tibet

  • Cho Oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the world -- 8,201 metres (26,906 feet).
  • Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world -- 8013 metres (26,289 feet).

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