How I Trained for Everest in the Saudi Desert with Nelly Attar

<p>Nelly Attar has climbed more than 30 notable peaks around the world, including Mount Everest. Her journey to these intense mountaineering expeditions had an unconventional origin: dance. She grew up learning choreography from YouTube and later opened Saudi Arabia’s first dance studio. As she explored movement through fitness, weightlifting, and hiking, she built the foundation for high-altitude endurance. In 2022, Nelly became the first Arab to summit K2. </p><p>Connect with Nelly: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nellyattar.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nellyattar/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Listen to: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.rei.com/blog/podcasts/camp-monsters" target="_blank">Camp Monsters</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/fis-1269163994/our-common-nature" target="_blank">Our Common Nature</a></li></ul><p><a href="https://rei.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0caFXw06aJXDzvw?s_origin=wildide...