It’s freezing cold, you're lonely, you’re tired, you’re not sleeping well, and Fernanda looks around and she goes, ‘This is where I ought to be.’

Christopher McDougall, Author

Jiu-jitsu fighter. Environmental lawyer. Professional ultra runner. Fernanda Maciel leads an extraordinary life, powered by her trademark purpose and determination.

What’s really impressive about Ashima is not just that she’s broken records in the sport, but she’s changing the mould for rock climbing in general.

Ansel Elbort, Actor

The word ‘phenomenal’ doesn’t do Ashima Shiraishi justice. Since starting out at 6, the teenage New Yorker is widely considered climbing’s brightest talent.

Hilaree gives girls something to aspire to. She’s raised the bar both for men and women, and to be able to see someone like that is really important.

Jimmy Chin, photographer, filmmaker, alpine sports legend

Balancing life as a professional ski mountaineer, mother of two, and role model, Hilaree O’Neill inspires and impresses with her commitment to excellence.

Margo has a very mature attitude. If she doesn't succeed, she accepts it, figures out what she did wrong, and applies that to the next experience.

Lynn Hill, Climbing legend

At 20, Margo Hayes has a CV to rival most. She leans into every adventure with positivity, including a career-defining first summit of La Rambla in Spain.