Kristin Harila, a self-made icon from the flat village of Vadsø, has defied expectations with her extraordinary mountaineering achievements. She transitioned from a management career to pursue her dream of conquering the world's highest peaks. In July 2023, alongside Tenjin (Lama) Sherpa, she became the world's fastest mountaineer to scale all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in just 92 days, rewriting mountaineering history.

Kristin holds multiple world records, including being the fastest person, alongside Sherpa Lama, to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in 3 months and 1 day. She's also the fastest person to summit the five highest mountains in the world in 69 days, which includes Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Her inspiring talks offer unique insights into achieving goals in high-stakes environments.

Kristin's journey is a testament to the power of dedication, courage, and pursuing one's dreams. Her groundbreaking expeditions and summit attempts have rewritten the history books and marked significant milestones in mountaineering, inspiring others to reach for their summits, whether literal or metaphorical.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

00:37 - Meet Kristin Harila

02:28 - How Kristin Harila Starts Her Climbing Journey

03:54 - Kristin Harila on Getting the World Record

05:05 - Process of Getting Permits to Climb Mountains

07:26 - Hardest Part of Kristin's Journey

08:04 - How Does Kristin Plan to Climb the 14 Peaks?

09:38 - Kristin Harila's Team

13:20 - Kristin on Running in the Mountains

13:55 - Kristin on the K2 Accident

29:43 - Sherpa's Role in Climbing Mountains

33:26 - Kristin on Fixing the Team

36:59 - What Happened After the K2 Accident?

44:25 - Kristin on Reaching the Top of the Summit

47:32 - How Amazing Sherpas Are in Climbing Mountains

51:01 - What Makes a Strong Sherpa?

52:42 - How Does Kristin Technically Climb Mountains?

53:54 - Climbing 14 Peaks Without Oxygen

54:26 - Climbing on Crowded Mountains

55:47 - Is Hassan's Body Still There on the Summit?

56:50 - K2's Biggest Tragic Accident

59:34 - How Does Kristin Prepare Before Climbing Mountains?

01:01:51 - Does Climbing Mountains Require Training?

01:03:04 - How Does Kristin Manage Climbing Mountains for Hours?

01:04:50 - How Does Kristin Move to Another Camp?

01:06:15 - How Much Does It Cost to Climb 14 Peaks?

01:07:53 - Top Conditioned Mountains Out of the 14 Peaks

01:08:29 - What Does Kristin Learn from Her Journey?

01:09:55 - Kristin's Next Chapter

01:11:24 - Kristin on Handling Her Social Media Accounts

01:12:48 - Kristin on Mountain Running

01:14:58 - Kristin's Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

01:15:50 - Kristin's Main Focus in the Next 6 Months

01:16:29 - Connect with Kristin Harila

01:16:54 - Outro