Volcanic 7 Summits. 7 Highs & 7 Lows.

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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

4/7 Completed

Badwater Basin, Lake Eyre, Caspian Depression, Dead Sea

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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

Progress Overview

Did it.

Seven Summits

  • Kilimanjaro | Africa | March 2023
    19,341 ft — First big mountain, summited in less than 3 days. The climb that sparked everything. (Also part of the Seven Volcanic Summits list.)

  • Aconcagua | South America | January 2025
    22,837 ft — Unguided ascent, 12-hour summit push. First major high-altitude climb planned and executed independently.

  • Kosciuszko | Australia | April 2025
    7,310 ft — Fast ascent, logged as part of my Seven Summits journey.

  • Elbrus | Europe | May 2025
    18,510 ft — Europe’s highest peak. Summit in 4 hours from the snowcat, testing speed at altitude. (Also part of the Seven Volcanic Summits list.)

  • Puncak Jaya | Oceania | August 2025
    16,024 ft — Summited with bronchitis. Remote helicopter approach, extreme conditions.

Seven Volcanic Summits

  • Pico de Orizaba | North America | November 2023
    18,491 ft — Battled severe altitude sickness but pushed through. A turning point in my training.

  • Mount Damavand | Asia | August 2024
    18,406 ft — Iran’s highest peak and volcano, rich cultural and spiritual context.

  • Mount Giluwe | Oceania | August 2024
    14,327 ft — Papua New Guinea’s highest volcano. Technical, remote, and wild.

  • Ojos del Salado | South America | January 2025
    22,615 ft — Summited just 8 days after Aconcagua, unguided. Proved resilience and altitude adaptation.

Seven Lows

  • Badwater Basin | North America | 2019
    -282 ft — Death Valley’s salt flats, the lowest land in North America.

  • Lake Eyre (Belt Bay) | Australia | April 2025
    -49 ft — Lowest point in Australia, reached during Outback expedition.

  • Caspian Depression | Europe | 2025
    -92 ft — Europe’s lowest land point, visited after Elbrus

  • Dead Sea | Asia | 2026
    -1,410.8 ft — Lowest land point in the world and Asia’s lowest land point.

Do it.

  • Denali (2026)

    Highest peak in North American and technical endurance test in Alaska, training ground for Everest.

  • Alpamayo (2026)

    Preparation for steep ice, chosen as a technical training peak.

  • Antarctica: Mount Vinson + Mount Sidley (Volcanic) | TBD

    Second to last of the Seven Summits and last of the Seven Volcanic Summits to make history as the first American Woman to complete the challenge.

  • Everest (TBD)

    Asia’s highest, the final chapter in the Seven Summits.

Why This Project Matters

Ash to Altitude isn’t just about summits. It’s about pushing human limits while living sustainably, telling the stories of women and people of color in the outdoors, and building a future where exploration means reverence, not conquest. Nicole is on track to become the first American woman to complete the Seven Volcanic Summits, a feat accomplished by less than 15 women worldwide. Together with her husband and climbing partner, Rocco, they are also attempting to become the first married couple in history to complete all three challenges — Seven Summits, Seven Volcanic Summits, and Seven Lowest Points.

What We Bring to Partnerships

  • Global Storytelling → Expeditions across 7 continents with stunning visual content.

  • Authentic Reach → Ambassador for Gore Range Gravity Alliance, featured speaker, growing digital presence.

  • Representation → One of the few women of color chasing these world records.

  • Sustainability → Off-grid living, eco-conscious expeditions, climate advocacy.

  • Professionalism → BA American University, Harvard Project Management Certificate, experienced trainer and board member.

Community Impact Snapshot

Through authentic storytelling from the mountains and the road, I’m reaching a growing global audience of adventurers, athletes, and sustainability-minded explorers. My content consistently breaks beyond my core following — connecting brands with new audiences.

Beyond numbers, my storytelling inspires new climbers, connects communities across continents, and spotlights women and people of color in the outdoors.

Reach & Impact

6K followers

320K+ views in the last 90 days

22K+ unique accounts reached globally

7% engagement rate

36% of reach is new audiences

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

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