Historic First: Georgian Woman Summits Mount Everest

At 9:10 AM Nepal time on May 18, 2025, a new chapter in Georgian mountaineering history was written. Standing on the highest point on Earth, a Georgian climber Alina Gamsakhurdiya fulfilled her lifelong dream – and became the first woman from Georgia to summit Mount Everest.

Overwhelmed by the experience, she shared her emotions shortly after the ascent:

“I was standing at the highest point on the planet, and the entire world opened up for me. It was my biggest dream, and I still can’t fully process it. It’s as if I’m in a parallel reality.”

Her achievement marks a major milestone not only for her personally but also for Georgia’s growing presence in high-altitude mountaineering. The successful summit of Everest – standing at 8,848.86 meters – crowns years of dedication, resilience, and preparation.

This historic moment serves Alina Gamsakhurdiya as an inspiration for future generations of Georgian climbers, especially women, proving that with determination, even the world’s highest peak is within reach.

About Anano Atabegashvili

Anano Atabegashvili is a journalist with over 7 years of experience in broadcasting and online media. She combines her two greatest passions - writing and mountains - through in-depth reporting on the world of high-altitude exploration. Though not a climber herself, she has covered remote stories, interviewed leading alpinists, and built a unique voice in expedition journalism. As the author of the Summiters Club blog, Anano delivers timely, insightful coverage of climbs, challenges, and the evolving culture of alpinism - with a journalist’s precision and a deep admiration for the mountain world.