[Anja Blacha]
Mountaineer. Polar explorer. Speaker.
Welcome! Enjoy roaming around and exploring this virtual expedition space. Here you will find insights and information about Anja’s expeditions in the mountains and polar regions. It is for the experiences she made that she wants to encourage others to stay curious and determined to follow their own ambitions and go beyond.
Expeditions.
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South Pole.
The world’s Southern-most point. Anja skied solo and unsupported from the coast across almost 1400 km of vast whiteness to reach the pole.
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Northern Canada.
One of Earth’s coldest places during winter turned polar bear hot spot during spring. Anja took the plunge into icy waters, and experienced both.
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Nanga Parbat, GI, and GII.
The world’s ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth highest mountains. Anja stood atop their respective summits within three weeks and without bottled oxygen.
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K2 and Broad Peak.
The world’s second twelfth highest mountain. Anja climbed both mountains within one season and without bottled oxygen.
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Seven Summits.
The highest summits on each continent, including Mount Everest. Anja climbed these in just under three years. A spectacular journey around the globe.
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