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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Carla Perez Read by Karla Gallardo

Oct 17, 2023
Carla Perez, a mountain climber who conquers the tallest mountains without bottled oxygen, shares her grueling journey to the top of K2 and her determination to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. She also discusses her thrilling adventure of conquering the treacherous K2 and the valuable life lessons she has learned through climbing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Karla Perez's determination to climb without bottled oxygen showcases her rebellious spirit and willingness to push boundaries.
  • Karla Perez's climbing accomplishments teach valuable lessons about perseverance, learning from mistakes, and listening to one's body.

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Karla Perez's Determination to Conquer K2

Karla Perez and her climbing team face the challenging climb of K2, the world's most formidable mountain. Despite treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather, they persevere and reach the highest camp just 650 meters from the peak. Karla's determination to climb without using bottled oxygen drives her, and she overcomes physical and mental challenges to achieve her goal. She becomes the first South American woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and later becomes the first woman from the Americas to summit K2 without supplemental oxygen in the same year.

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