Charlotte Fox, First American Woman to Conquer Three 8,000-Meter Mountains, Dies at 61

Acclaimed Mountaineer and Everest Survivor Remembered for Historic Achievements

Conant, Arizona - May 31, 2018

Charlotte Conant Fox, the first American woman to reach the summits of three 8,000-meter mountains, has passed away at the age of 61. Fox, a renowned mountaineer and survivor of the infamous 1996 Everest disaster, died last week after an apparent fall down the stairs at her home.

Fox's ascent to mountaineering greatness began in the late 1980s. In 1992, she became the first American woman to summit K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Four years later, she achieved historic success by conquering Mount Everest, becoming the first American woman to reach the summit of the world's highest peak.

Fox's legacy extends beyond her personal accomplishments. As a survivor of the 1996 Mount Everest blizzard, which claimed the lives of eight climbers, she shared her harrowing experiences to educate others about the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering. Her unwavering determination and resilience inspired countless adventurers and became a testament to the human spirit.