14 Oct 2025
32m

A Community Mission to Summit Mount Everest with Nelly Attar

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Wild Ideas Worth Living

Shelby Stanger interviews Nelly Attar on the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast, exploring Nelly's journey from growing up in Saudi Arabia where she loved desert walks with her father, to opening the first dance studio in Saudi Arabia, and ultimately becoming a record-setting mountaineer. The discussion covers her initial climb of Mount Kenya, her experiences with dance and fitness, her climbs of Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest, Denali, and K2, including the challenges she faced, the training she underwent, and the personal significance of these achievements, especially after the loss of her father. Nelly shares her insights on pursuing wild ideas, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of resilience and determination.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Early Influences

Part 2: Mountaineering Beginnings

Part 3: Transition and K2 Challenge

Part 4: Advice and Conclusion

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