In a crazy parallel reality, it feels like the mountain is calling me and responding to the call became an obsession. But without my goal...

It didn’t take long to come to the bitter realization that before the real summit push, there are some other mountains to climb - working...

Even if i don’t like admitting it, training for my dream is a lonely experience. I woke up at 5 o'clock or earlier and head to the gym be...

I don’t have much time left for things not related to Everest but learning to play piano is like a massage for my brain after focusing on...

Sometimes when training I get angry with myself because of a thought that pops up into my mind: you need to stop, this is too much for yo...

I made new friends: the amazing people sharing their stories over TED talks. Every time I find a new story of true grit, it is like findi...

Every unsuccessful workout I had where I didn’t reach my goals taught me that you need to push at maximum when it is the right moment bec...

I don’t know if I should listen to the pain and take a break or just ignore the pain and keep on going. When I do the first, a heart wren...

My guide to be for Everest - Jon sent me a list with daily cardio workouts and strength training. Steve House’ new alpinism manual also o...

Am I really doing this, or I’ve just lost my mind? It is 5 o’clock in the morning and I am training in the gym. So anxious about the trai...