Adriana Brownlee is a trailblazing British mountaineer who has made history by becoming the youngest woman ever to summit all 14 of the world's 8000m peaks. She is also the youngest Briton to achieve this and only the second British person overall. Notably, Adriana has summited two of these towering peaks without supplemental oxygen, showcasing her extraordinary mental and physical endurance. She also holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest woman to climb K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, further cementing her legacy in the world of high-altitude mountaineering. Now a motivational speaker, Adriana shares her incredible journey of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to her goals with audiences worldwide.
Adriana’s passion for adventure began at a young age. At just nine years old, she completed the National Three Peaks Challenge alongside her father in an impressive 22 hours. Since then, her love for the mountains has only grown stronger. Her childhood dream of summiting Mount Everest became a reality in 2021, a year that also saw her stand on the summits of Mount Manaslu and Mount Dhaulagiri. In 2022, she added K2 to her list of achievements, setting her Guinness World Record when she reached its summit on the 28th of July. Each of these milestones is a testament to her unwavering dedication to pursuing her passion and pushing the limits of what’s possible.
Beyond her personal mountaineering feats, Adriana is the founder and Director of AGA Adventures, an expedition company she established with her partner, Gelje Sherpa. She is also an Ambassador for the British Inspiration Trust and a Fundraising Volunteer for the Friends of Himalayan Children Foundation. Alongside her expeditions, Adriana is passionate about promoting mental wellbeing, especially among young adults. She advocates for mental resilience, encouraging people to pursue their dreams and achieve their potential, no matter the challenges they face.
As a motivational speaker, Adriana draws on her experiences from the world's highest peaks to deliver inspiring talks on resilience, persistence, and thriving under pressure. She has been invited to speak for leading organisations such as Ernst & Young, the University of Birmingham, and Fulfil Nutrition. With her powerful story of perseverance and triumph, Adriana Brownlee is the ideal choice to inspire and motivate any audience to achieve their ambitions and embrace mental strength.
