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Get inspired by the incredible Lhakpa Sherpa — read her interview below!

And exciting news: she’ll be live in Aspen on August 13, 2026. Tickets go on sale June 1st, so mark your calendar and grab yours before they’re gone!

Q&A: Social media has made Everest ascent look easy, but it isn't Nepal, May 25 -- At 53, Lhakpa Sherpa is a living legend. With her latest successful ascent, she has extended her record as the world's most successful female Everest summiteer, having stood on top of the world eleven times. Yet, behind the history-making headlines lies a story of profound survival,...

Join us for an unforgettable evening of resilience, courage, and hope. 💜

RESPONSE is honored to welcome Lhakpa Sherpa, world-renowned mountaineer, the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest, and the women’s world record holder with ten ascents to its peak.

✨ Enjoy a screening of Mountain Queen followed by an inspiring conversation about survival, healing, and overcoming adversity.

📍 Paepcke Auditorium
📅 August 13, 2026
🎟 Tickets on sale June 1, 2026

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We are so proud to support and partner with Response and the work the organization does with our community to end domestic and sexual abuse. Response supports survivors in achieving their own safety and empowerment. The Healthy Community Fund helps build a stronger and more connected community by providing grants to nonprofit organizations that provide critical health and human services and community resources. Our partnership with more than 70 organizations, including Response, strengthens our community and supports individuals and families in all stages of life.

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