K2 - Return To The Death Zone

BACKGROUND

On the 13th May 2024, despite having a fear of heights, exercise induced broncho constriction and against all odds...

I became the 7th female from Scotland to conquer Mount Everest (8848m/29,050ft).

This was a lifelong dream yet also highly symbolic.

Having overcome a 15year eating disorder, depression and alcohol addiction, summiting Everest helped me complete my journey from rock bottom to the top of the world.

I also went from beginner to Everest in only one year.

K2 EXPEDITION

With an obsession of challenging myself, pushing limits and motivating & inspiring others...

In June 2026, I plan to return to the 'death zone' to take on the 2nd highest, the steepest and hardest mountain in the world to climb - K2 (8611m/28,251ft).

Becoming, I believe, the 1st Scot to successfully do so!!

A major achievement in both Scottish and women’s mountaineering history.

Embracing my fear of heights and breathing disability once again, I'll have to overcome an indescribable amount of mental and physical obstacles in order to achieve my goal.

In the process, I'm raising money for Friends of Anchor as well as awareness of mental health issues, both of which are close to my heart.

Also showing my son (6) and daughter (9), and everyone else what you can achieve when you believe in yourself!!

EXPEDITION COSTS

Unfortunately climbing the highest mountains in the world is extremely expensive.

And that is where I really need your help!!

From flights, insurance, climbing gear, to ensuring I secure my place with the best company possible who I will literally be trusting with my life - it's going to cost £85,000!!

I have been trying my hardest to gain sponsorship from companies which has been incredibly challenging, and why I have now created a GoFundMe page as I need to raise these expedition funds ideally by October 2025, very latest December 2025 and simply cannot do it alone.

If I manage to somehow secure sponsorship, any extra raised from my GoFundMe page will go directly to Friend's of Anchor.

If you could please make any kind of donation to help me reach my target, it really would mean alot.

If you know of any companies/connections who may be interested in sponsorship or who are able to donate to my GoFundMe page, please share this with them.

It's team work that will make the K2 dream work and would very much appreciate the support.

Every penny donated will go directly towards my expedition.

I'm funding much of my pre-K2 training myself which is costing £1000's alone.

From taking on the Cuillin's Ridge Traverse, specific climbing courses, dry tooling, indoor climbing, to travelling all over Scotland summiting various mountains whilst paying for a specialized mountain coach to ensure my best rate of success.

It's an insane amount of money, time and effort but something I truly believe in and 100% committed into making happen x