
She Climbed Everest Three Times—Here's What Nobody Tells You | Antonia Samoilova
What does it really take to climb Mount Everest—and why do so many climbers never make it home?
In this episode of The Walk The Line Podcast, Ryan Walker sits down with elite mountaineer Antonia Samoilova, who has successfully climbed Mount Everest three times and is on a mission to conquer all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks.
Antonia shares the brutal reality behind high-altitude mountaineering, revealing what life is really like above the death zone, the mental strength required to survive, and why reaching the summit is only half the battle.
In this episode you'll discover:
- What it's really like to climb Mount Everest
- Why most climbers die during the descent
- The emotional reality of passing bodies on the mountain
- How altitude sickness affects the human body
- The mindset needed to overcome fear and extreme adversity
- How personal heartbreak became the catalyst for an extraordinary journey
Whether you're fascinated by Everest, adventure, extreme endurance or stories of resilience, this conversation offers an honest look into one of the most dangerous environments on Earth.
About Antonia Samoilova
Antonia Samoilova is an international mountaineer, adventurer and motivational speaker who has climbed Mount Everest three times and continues her quest to complete all fourteen of the world's highest mountains.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Biweekly
- PublishedMay 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC
- Length37 min
- Episode45
- RatingExplicit