Peaks Blog
Read the stories behind Peaks for Change and our efforts to create awareness about mental health issues and the surrounding stigma. Share in the challenges faced by our founder Ema Dantas during our first initiative and learn more about what is happening now.
Stories of the Summits
Oceania: Carstensz Pyramid (Indonesia)
Completed Oct. 12, 2017
4,884m (16,023 ft)
Africa: Kilimanjaro
(Tanzania)
Completed Jan. 6, 2018
5,895m (19,340 ft)
Mind and Body Harmony: The Role of Physical Activity and High Altitude in Mental Wellness
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Amidst the...
Summiting Everest – Part 2
The Final Push The South Col when we got there, we quickly realized it is not your regular camp....
Summiting Everest – Part 1
I Did It! Finished What I Started On Friday, May 13, 2022 I summited Everest! I finished what I...
Everest 2022
When we at Peaks for Change Foundation started the 7 Summits Initiative to bring awareness to...
It’s not easy.
It's Not EasyBy Ema Dantas Stigma or discrimination attached to mental illnesses presents a...
Create a World in which everyone believes life is worth living.
Create A World in Which Everyone Believes Life is Worth LivingBy Ema DantasCreate a World in which...
French Language Anxiety is OK
French Language Anxiety is OKBy Ema DantasWith each passing day I get closer to travelling to...
How did it go? Mount Rainier Emmons route training seminar
How Did It Go? Mount Rainer Emmons Route Training SeminarBy Ema Dantas“How did it go?” This was...
What can hinder a skills preparation climbing session? Qu’est ce qui peut vous empêcher de suivre une formation d’escalade de préparation?
What can hinder a skills preparation climbing session? Qu’est ce qui peut vous empêcher de suivre...
Old Ad for Expeditions to the Antarctic Sparks My Interest
An Old Ad for Expeditions to the Antarctic Sparks My InterestBy Ema DantasSir Ernest Henry...
Hiking, very much like running a marathon – mentally!
Hiking, very much like running a marathon – mentally!By Ema DantasAs I was hiking today, I...
Training Session of May 8, 2017
Training Session of May 8, 2017By Ema DantasMay 8, 2017 I now train 7 days a week. I am training...