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High-altitude mountaineering expeditions, structured preparation, and performance-driven mentorship — built to make serious mountains accessible.

Ash to Altitude

High-altitude mountaineering has traditionally been expensive and difficult to break into, particularly for underrepresented communities. Ash to Altitude works to lower those barriers through intentional expedition design, transparent preparation pathways, and mentorship that builds skill, confidence, and long-term access to the mountains.

7 Volcanic

6/7 Completed

Ojos del Salado, Pico de Orizaba, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Damavand, Giluwe

7 Summits

4/7 Completed

Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Carstensz Pyramid, Aconcagua

7 Lows

3/7 Completed

Badwater Basin, Lake Eyre, Caspian Depression

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Representation

Nicole climbs to create visibility in spaces where women and people of color are rarely seen. Every summit is a statement: exploration belongs to all of us.

About Nicole
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Sustainability

Nicole lives and climb with intention — off-grid, powered by solar, conserving water, reducing waste. Exploration isn’t just about summits — it’s about protecting the planet we stand on.

Partnerships
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Empowerment

Through speaking, mentorship, and storytelling, Nicole helps others take on challenges they never thought possible — proving that strength and belonging are theirs by right.

Speaking Opportunities

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Over 320K views in 90 days. Reached 22K+ people globally. Growth continues each month.

These climbs aren’t just mine — they’re a path for every woman who dreams bigger.

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