Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks in the World with Tracee Metcalfe

Shelby interviews Tracee Metcalfe, the first American woman to climb all 14 of the world's tallest mountains. Tracee discusses her unexpected journey from a non-athletic childhood to record-breaking mountaineering, including her gap year in Colorado, medical career, and experiences on Denali and Everest. She shares her struggles with addiction following hip surgery and how climbing became an escape. Tracee recounts the tragedy on Shishapangma, where she witnessed the death of a friend, and her decision to return and complete the climb with her team. She reflects on the challenges, both physical and emotional, of her journey to becoming the first American woman to summit all 14 peaks. The episode also includes a discussion about the REI Co-op MasterCard and a recommendation for the podcast "Our Common Nature."