Everest 2007 Team

Lei Wang

lei wang

Age: 34
Lives in: Boston, MA
Nationality: P.R.China
Occupation: Product Specialist, Charles River Development

Education

MBA Wharton 2003

Climbing & expedition experience

Lei is pursuing her dream of becoming the first Chinese woman to climb the 7 summits and has ascent of Kilimanjaro (2003) and Elbrus (2005). She has also climbed Cotopaxi and has hiked extensively in New England, and is going for Aconcagua at end of February 2006.

Other interests and hobbies?

Rock climbing, ice climbing, running, scuba diving

What makes you want to climb Everest and/or Cho Oyu?

I love mountains, I love challenges of climbing, and it's my dream to climb 7 summits.

What skills will you bring to the team?

I will keep you laughing all the time, and entertain you with my story of Chinese culture and my travels. Well, seriously, as a rock/ice climber, I'm familiar with technical skills; trained in crevasse rescue, self rescue, wilderness first aid, avalanche.

What motivates or inspires you generally?

Overcoming extreme challenges.

What do you think will be the hardest part of climbing Everest / Cho Oyu?

Making sound judgment under extreme conditions.

What do you think you will miss the most during the 10 weeks on Everest (or 6 weeks on Cho Oyu)?

My family and friends.