I have always enjoyed the outdoors which led to my passion for mountaineering. This brought me to my first challenge: Mount Elbrus in Russia, the highest peak in Europe. I committed myself to a lengthy and strict training regime. I was eager to begin because I am very keen on fitness and I love exercising to stay on top of my game and the mountain (pun intended). Motivated for the climb in Russia, I managed to shed 13kg in three months.