Record-Setting Climber Advocates for Novice Mountaineer Regulations

Adriana Brownlee, the youngest female to scale the world's 14 tallest peaks, urges for stricter guidelines to ensure climber safety.

Adriana Brownlee, 23, completed her climb of all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest and Mount Shishapangma.
Brownlee has observed many climbers lacking essential skills and training, posing risks to themselves and others on high-altitude climbs.
She suggests that climbers should gain experience on smaller mountains before attempting the tallest peaks to ensure preparedness.
Currently, the main requirement for climbing in Nepal is being over 16 and paying permit fees, with no formal skill assessment.
Brownlee, inspired by her father, has co-founded a mountaineering company in Nepal to support skilled climbers and hopes to inspire young adventurers.