Mountaineering isn’t just about reaching the summit; it’s about daring to dream of heights yet unseen, envisioning possibilities beyond the horizon, and relentlessly pursuing the peaks of human potential. In the heart of every mountaineer beats the spirit of a visionary, seeing not just mountains, but pathways to the extraordinary.

Allie aim’s to climb all 14 of the world’s mountains that are higher than 8000m, to the true summits, without the use of additional oxygen in the world’s fastest time in under 2 years. Allie is undertaking this challenge with her partner in life and on the mountain Mikel Sherpa. As the name suggests, it is important to them to climb in a way that respects the custodians of the land on which they climb.

The clock started ticking on this ambitious challenge when Allie summited Broad Peak, without supplemental oxygen, on the 15th of July 2023. This success was followed by reaching the true summit of Manaslu in September. Mikel and Allie have started the 2024 climbing season with a successful summit of the most dangerous 8000m peak, Annapurna 1 on April 14th.

The physical and mental challenge of this project can be likened to completing 14 Tour de France back-to-back. Currently there are only two people (both men) that have achieved this challenge, taking around 16 years to complete it.

The project aims to inspire people of all ages and walks of life that they are capable of more. To discover it is never too late to dream big and take steps towards being the highest version of oneself. The first step to knowing our true potential is breaking out of our comfort zone.

Allie’s Climbing history

ASCENTS OVER 5000m:

Annapurna 1, Nepal 8091m without supplementary oxygen April 2024

Manaslu, Nepal 8163m without supplementary oxygen September 2023

Broadpeak, Pakistan 8051m without supplementary oxygen July 2023

Ama Dablam, Nepal 6812m October 2022

Annapurna 1, Nepal 8091m April 2022

Lobuche East, Nepal 6119m April 2011, April 2017*

Imja Tse (Island Peak), Nepal 6189m April 2008*, April 2017*

Aconcagua, Argentina 6962m via Plaza Argentina January 2007*,

February 2007*, February 2014*,

January 2017*, February 2017* and February 2019*

Cerro Vallecitos, Argentina 5435m February 2017

Manaslu fore-summit, Nepal 8159m May 2012

Everest, Nepal 8848m May 2011

Mera Peak, Nepal 6476m May 2008*

Cho Oyu, Tibet 8188m without supplementary oxygen May 2007

Aconcagua via the Guanacos Valley route February 2004*, December 2004*, January 2005*, February 2005*

Maparaju, Peru 5326m August 2004*

Artesonraju, Peru 6025m via the Southeast Face August 2004

Huascaran Norte, Peru 6664m July 2004*

Vallunaraju, Peru 5686m August 2003 and July 2004*

La Esphinge, Peru 5650m August 2003

Ishinca, Peru 5530m July 2003*

Cerro Franke, Argentina 4880m October 2002

Alpamayo, Peru 5947m via the Ferrari route August 2002

Toclaraju, Peru 6032m July 2002

Urus, Peru 5420m July 2002 and July 2003*

Chopicalchi, Peru 6345m July 2002

Pisco, Peru 5752m July 2002

Cerro Ramada, Argentina 6384m February 2001

Cerro Plata, Argentina 5958m January 2001 and March 2007

Aconcagua, Argentina 6962m via the Falso Polacos route December 2000*

*Guided these peaks with clients.

Our mission is to change lives through the relentless pursuit of the world's highest summits. Rooted in humility and radiating power and upliftment, we ignite the spark of transformation within every individual, empowering them to embrace the profound rewards of facing their greatest challenges - one summit at a time.

Allie’s Unique Values and Principles

Allie is guided by a set of values during her project and lives by them day to day. These values help her in her interactions with others, dealing with difficult situations as well as making decisions. She aims to see the world through the lens of these three values and reflect them in her actions and words.

Respect

* for people, culture, country and the environment

Compassion 

* be patient, empathetic, understanding, caring and kind to people remembering we may seem different but we are all human and deserve to be treated with dignity

Humility

* walk with freedom from arrogance, with gratitude and be vulnerable when sharing my story to allow others to be their true selves.

Allie’s team foster these values because they believe with these values they can change the world around them.

Principles

Since Allie began her high altitude climbing career on Aconcagua 6962m in 2000, she has used these principles to not only survive climbing on the highest mountains on the planet, but to thrive.

Safe, social, summit.

Allie and her climbing partners will not summit the mountain over safety or social concerns. Safety not only refers to her own safety, but it includes the safety of her team and all those around her. For example, Allie won’t step over someone that needs help on her way to the summit. What does social mean? Social refers to the people, the connections, and relationships on the mountain. Allie would not destroy a relationship, a vital connection or lose the trust of her team members, and others to reach a summit. She would not force someone to be in a position that they don’t want to climb the mountain.

These principles can also be used in life in reference to any goal or ambitious challenge.