Holly Budge: What it feels like to train for Everest

When I first read adventurer Holly Budge’s bio I remember thinking: I need to hear more about this amazing woman. Find her email, now! So I’m beyond happy that she’s my first interview.

Holly is a total badass; her lust for adventure is fearless and accounts for her incredible accomplishments – from being the first woman ever to skydive off Everest (gulp) to summiting inhospitable mountain ranges, snowboarding from the summit of Mera Peak at 6500m, and racing semi-wild horses, self-supported, 1000km across Mongolia in 9 days. Oh yes, and she’s also holder of two world records. Phew.

Holly’s latest challenge, to summit Everest for the first time, began on April 5. Before leaving, she kindly let me quiz her about how she trained for such an epic expedition.

I’ve never tried crossfit, but I love the message in this video: be proud of what your body can do.

So, I’ve decided to make it happen: a blog about strong, inspirational women in sport, fitness and adventure (apt that today is International Women’s day). What started as a personal mission to seek out and follow as many badass, sporty women as I can find on social media has blossomed into something bigger and much more exciting.