allie pepper


Because in life, the biggest challenges

offer the greatest rewards.

about allie pepper

Allie Pepper is an Australian mountaineer with 23 years of climbing experience. Mountaineering is her passion: it's a sport that continually challenges her in every way.


Allie believes the biggest challenges offer the greatest rewards in life. It is during these challenges that we discover what we are truly capable of. Her current project is to climb to the true summits of all 14 of the worlds 8000m peaks without additional oxygen, in the world's fastest time. She aims to complete this challenge in 2 years. There are currently only two men in the world that have verified ascents of all 14 x 8000m peaks true summits without oxygen. They took 16 years to complete their projects.

Makalu Summit - 14 x 8000m Peaks Without Oxygen

By Allie Pepper • 11 May, 2024
“20 Hours for me to make the Makalu summit 🏔️and 9 hours down. I could not have done it without Mikel and Nima. Luckily she was kind to us. Just some frost nip ❄️” ~ Allie

Annapurna Summit Rotation - 14 x 8000m Peaks Without Oxygen

By Allie Pepper • 16 Apr, 2024
Another Moment in History. Annapurna 1 without Supplementary O2. 🎥 Mikel Sherpa and Thin Air Productions Special thanks to Besins Healthcare for making this summit possible

Annapurna 1 – Base Camp + First Rotations - 14 x 8000m Peaks Without Oxygen

By Allie Pepper • 15 Apr, 2024
So where did Annapurna 1 begin for Allie and Mikel?
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respect above the clouds

Allie aims to climb all 14 of the world’s mountains that are higher than 8000m, reaching their true summits, without the use of supplemental oxygen, in the world’s fastest time — just 2 years. It is also important to Allie to climb in a way that respects the custodians of the land.

everest mindset

The Everest Mindset, as outlined by Allie, comprises four key elements: self-awareness, tenacity, experience, and personal development (STEP). Self-awareness involves understanding thoughts and beliefs, while tenacity emphasises perseverance despite obstacles. Experience draws on past lessons, and personal development fosters continual learning and growth. This mindset applies not only to physical challenges like climbing Everest but also to overcoming mental obstacles and pursuing life goals with determination and openness.

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