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Exploring Earth’s highest peaks and lowest points to inspire women, protect the planet and expand representation in the outdoors.

Ash to Altitude

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Nicole is on a mission to change what exploration looks like. As she closes in on becoming the first American woman to complete the Seven Volcanic Summits, she and her husband, Rocco, are redefining adventure itself — proving that representation, sustainability, and humility belong at the highest peaks and the deepest lows.

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.

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Community Snapshot

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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