S3E15: Climbing Everest and Seeking Adventure with Lucy Westlake

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In Season 3 Episode 15, we are joined by American mountaineer, explorer, and adventurer Lucy Westlake who holds a number of adventuring world records including: at the age of 12 becoming the youngest woman ever to summit the highest points in the continental United States and at the age of 18 becoming the youngest American woman ever to summit Mount Everest!

Lucy talks about her mountaineering expeditions, the ways she seeks adventure in all aspects of her life, her passion for finding a solution to the world water crisis, and more.

Follow Lucy online at:

Lucy Westlake – Youngest Woman to Climb Mount Everest (lucyclimbs.com)

Lucy Westlake | American Mountaineer | Collegiate Track Athlete (@whatsnextlucy) • Instagram photos and videos

Lucy Westlake - YouTube

James and Michael also talk about winning the lottery, exploring a local area, and their 7th grade Texas history teacher.

Adventures in the News

In this week’s Adventures in the News, Michael and James talk about Alistair Humphrey’s latest project, Local: A Year Exploring a Single Map.

LOCAL: A Year Exploring a Single Map - Alastair Humphreys

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