By Shirley Gómez - New York May 22, 2024 12:25 PM EDT In a historic feat of courage and determination, Thais Herrera , a Dominican mountaineer and adventurer, etched her name in the records of exploration by becoming the first woman from the Dominican Republic to summit Mount Everest. This monumental achievement, which occurred in May 2024, will forever be marked in her personal history. The remarkable journey to the pinnacle of Everest began long before Herrera set foot on the world’s tallest mountain.
Her passion for mountaineering and adventure has driven her quest for new heights. With each step she took, she pursued her dreams and blazed a trail for others to follow. ©Thais Herrera The news of Herrera’s triumph spread like wildfire, initially communicated through a humble post on her social media accounts.
Yet, behind that simple announcement lay months of meticulous planning, rigorous training, and dedication. ©Thais Herrera Women in Sports Kristi Yamaguchi reminisces on making history as the first Asian American woman to win gold at the Olympics Meet Bianca Bustamante: The teenager making history in Formula 1 Brazil to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 A significant milestone preceded Herrera’s journey to Everest: her successful ascent of Mera Peak in Nepal, standing at an imposing altitude of 6,400 meters. In accomplishing this feat, she demonstrated her skills as a mountaineer and carved her name into the history books as the first Dominican to conquer thi.
