AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAINEER ALLIE PEPPER ASCENDS MT. ANNAPURNA WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
Breaking news from the heart of the Himalayas! Australian Alpinist Allie Pepper has just achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Mt. Annapurna, the world’s 10th highest peak, without the aid of supplemental oxygen. This achievement is a testament to her exceptional mountaineering skills and determination. A little while ago Allie decided to embark on her dream of summiting all 14 of the highest peaks in the world without supplemental oxygen and she is on the road to succeeding!
Allie Pepper ascends Mt. Annapurna without supplemental oxygen with her Sherpas
At 48 years old, Allie, hailing from the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, has undertaken the ambitious challenge of summiting all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks within a three-year timeframe. Her successful ascent of Mt. Annapurna, accomplished at approximately 12:05 PM last Sunday (14th April), was made possible with the support of her climbing partners, Mingtemba (Mikel) Sherpa and Ngima Wanadak Sherpa, under the coordination of Expedition organisers, Seven Summit Treks.
Allie Pepper Manaslu 2022
Allie Pepper summits Annapurna without supplemental oxygen
Allie Pepper at the top of Manaslu without supplemental oxygen
This marks Allie’s third triumph since commencing her project in July 2023, following her successful summits of Broad Peak in Pakistan and Manaslu in Nepal. With 11 peaks remaining on her agenda, Allie’s next challenge will be Makalu (Nepal 8,481m).
If Allie accomplishes her mission, she will join a select few who have conquered all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Currently, only two individuals have achieved this remarkable feat, which took them 16 years. Allie’s project, titled “The Respect Above the Clouds 14 Peaks No O2,” underscores her commitment to this extraordinary endeavour.
Allie Pepper summiting Manaslu without supplemental oxygen
If you want to follow Allie Pepper on her extraordinary quest, follow her instagram account @alliepepperadventures
Want to read more about Allie Pepper’s incredible climbs? See HERE for a detailed article about when she became the first Australian woman to ascend the towering Broad Peak in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas without the use of supplemental oxygen.
All images are courtesy of Allie Pepper from her instagram @alliepepperadventures
