Lucy Westlake

Climbing the world’s highest mountains for the joy of adventure, the pursuit of human potential, and to raise awareness of the gender inequality in the mountains. In 2022, at 18, I became the youngest American woman to summit Mount Everest. The experience inspired me to launch LucyClimbs, a small merchandise business with a simple mission: use the profits to fund scholarships for teenage girls to gain the skills needed to pursue the sport of mountaineering. This support can be life-changing, as the high costs of gear and expedition logistics often create barriers that make it hard for young women to start their mountaineering journeys. Together, we can make the mountains more accessible for everyone and inspire the next generation of female adventurers. Thanks for your support on my LucyClimbs Etsy shop!