Huge congratulations to @nikolkovalchukofficial — the first Russian woman to summit Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen. 🏔️ This wasn’t just another climb. This was her first attempt on Everest. No oxygen. 8,848 meters. Everest is crowded — more climbers mean more chances of getting sick. There’s the Khumbu Cough, which has no cure except leaving the mountain for weeks. The icefall might not be fixed on time. Weather can turn in minutes. Logistics above Camp 2 are a nightmare. Acclimatization is a battle. So we made a choice: one rotation only. One push. Minimize the risk. Trust the preparation. And Nikol did it. What I admire most? She’s not here to prove she’s better than anyone. She just listens. She trains harder than almost anyone I know. And when experts give advice, she doesn’t let ego get in the way — she trusts it. That made everything easier for both of us. Climbing without oxygen isn’t about being superhuman. It’s about unlearning the habit of relying on it. Most climbers get used to that extra gas. Letting go of that crutch? That takes patience, humility, and belief. For Nikol, this was only her second mountain without O₂. And Everest — the highest — is also the hardest. We’ve shared 14 peaks, the 7 summits, the South Pole, Manaslu without O2, and now Everest. Not because we’re special. Because we showed up, listened, and refused to give up. Nikol — your children, your family, your loved ones must be so proud. But more than that — you’ve reminded the rest of us what’s possible when we stay humble and work hard. Keep inspiring. We’re all watching. 🙌🙏🏽 Both of us wearing : @nimsdaistore In expedition with : @eliteexped #nikolkovalchuk #nimsdai #everestnooxygen #eliteexped