Life On Everest: Melissa Arnot Reid

Climbing Gold

Sep 19, 2025•58 min•Season 8Ep. 13

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Episode description

Climber Melissa Arnot Reid blazed her way into the elite circle of high altitude guides, but her ascent into rarified air came amidst deep personal struggles that no amount of Everest summits or accolades could fix. Today, we talk about the state of Everest, Ueli Steck and Melissa’s new book Enough.

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