Catching up with Mountaineer & Expedition Leader Jo Bradshaw discussing her summit of Mount Everest!

Published: Sept. 15, 2016, 6 a.m.

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Shownotes

-Where Jo is at the moment

-Getting back out to Everest in March\\xa0

-Why she didn\\u2019t want what happened last year to stop her from living her life

-Reflecting back on what happened and why she found it cathartic\\xa0

-Climbing two, 6,000 metre peaks before Everest

-Getting back on the mountain and feeling right at home in her tent

-Getting blessed before the climb and why its important to follow this tradition

-Learning more about the atmosphere on the mountain after the earthquake the previous year

-Why you shouldn\\u2019t be 100% reliant on your climbing sherpa the whole way

-Why you need to have experience when climbing Everest and the ability to get yourself out of problems that can happen on the mountain\\xa0

-Jo summit attempt\\xa0

-Dealing with feelings of frustration while on the mountain

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\\u201cChoose your mood!\\u201d

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\\xa0\\u201cIts about attitude not altitude!\\u201d

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-why you need to conserve your energy on the down days

-How Jo kept herself entertained while having to wait at camps

-Dealing with low points & wanting to walk off the mountain

-Feeling calm on the final push

-Having to deal with slower climbers in front and how she handled it\\xa0

-Trying to keep awake and warm on the mountain

-Coping with her fear of heights and having to keep it together on a windy high ridge

-Why reaching the summit was a massive anti-climax\\xa0

-Learning to appreciate what she\\u2019s achieved and dealing with the post trip blues

-Having more self belief in herself and what she\\u2019s learnt most about herself from climbing Everest

-Why she wants to climb more 8,000 metre peaks

-Questions from the tribe!

-Find out what\\u2019s next for Jo!

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Links!

Take a listen to the first Tough Girl Podcast episode with Jo! Click here!

Check out Jo\\u2019s Blog - http://www.29029feet.co.uk\\xa0

Follow Jo on twitter @29029feet\\xa0\\xa0& on Facebook!

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Charities

Check out - Place2Be\\xa0& Support4Sherpas

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Events!

Come & join us at the Women In Adventure Expo in Bristol 8th October! Get your ticket before the 30th September!

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