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Young climbing sensation: Emma Schwerin conquers Mount Everest!
Emma Schwerin, 17, from Montana, breaks records climbing Everest - youngest American to complete the "Seven Summits".
Young climbing sensation: Emma Schwerin conquers Mount Everest!
The mountains, they are calling! A very special rise has recently made its way into the history books. Emma Schwerin, a 17-year-old high school student from Montana, has conquered Mount Everest, becoming the youngest American woman to reach the majestic peak. The historic moment took place on May 15, 2023, when she and her father climbed to the summit of the world's highest mountain at 8,848 meters at 5:44 a.m., shortly after sunrise WFSB reports.
But that's not all! Emma Schwerin not only conquered Everest, but also climbed the “Seven Summits” – the highest mountains on each continent. Her climbing journey began quite calmly in November 2021 with Mount Kosciuszko in Australia and took her via Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mount Denali in Alaska and Mont Blanc in Europe, to Aconcagua in South America and Vinson in Antarctica. Now she plans to devote her senior year to a project on the psychology of fear and risk-taking in extreme sports.
An example for young women
Emma is aware of the significance of her record and wants to encourage young women in particular that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. She emphasizes that the record was not the most important thing for her, but rather the immense challenge and experience of making her dream come true. Similar to Emma, Lucy Westlake, 18 years old from Illinois, recently climbed to the summit of Everest and made a name for herself. She reached the summit just in time for her high school graduation and also became the youngest American woman to do so, reported Today.
Lucy has been discovering the mountains since she was 7 years old and is now taking on the challenge of the so-called Explorer's Grand Slam, in which she wants to climb the highest mountains on all continents and reach the poles. She also wants to use her adventures to draw attention to various challenges, such as the water problem in the world, and encourages women to be active outdoors.
On the trail of the record hunters
In recent years, the bar for female mountaineers has risen significantly. Phunjo Lama also recently set a record by climbing Everest in a record-breaking 14 hours and 31 minutes, which for many others would take more days like 20 minutes reported. The previous record was 25 hours and 50 minutes. This shows how persistent and determined women are in the world of mountaineering.
Emma, Lucy and Phunjo show that challenges go beyond peaks and beyond personal boundaries. Their stories are a symbol of determination, courage and the fact that women play an important role in the world of extreme sports. Who knows what the future has in store for the next generation!