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From turbines to the top of the world: a journey from wind power to K2

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Rope work on Himalayan peaks and on towering wind turbines may look like opposite extremes, but for Amy Mir, they’re bound by precision, endurance and mindset. As the founder of Xpeditiongirl, an industry leader and a mountaineer preparing for K2, Amy shares how offshore rotations, extreme weather and mental resilience have shaped both her career and her climb, while breaking barriers for women and people of colour in the world’s most extreme environments.

PES: Welcome to PES Amy, I’m looking forward to our discussion today. You’ve built a career in wind, launched your own social media platform and are now preparing to climb one of the world’s highest mountains. What connects all of that and how did the decision to pursue K2 sharpen your focus on everything else?

Amy Mir: At first glance, the rope work on turbines and the rope work on Himalayan peaks might seem worlds apart, but for me, they are deeply connected. Both demand precision, endurance and absolute trust in your skills. Choosing K2 didn’t just set me on a climbing goal; it redefined my entire lifestyle. My work rotations offshore or on tall structures mirror the discipline I need in the mountains, long hours, exposure to the elements and mental resilience. Every day at work now feels like part of the climb.

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