Anja Blacha - Speaker

Anja Blacha is the first German woman to climb K2 and the youngest German to complete the Seven Summits. She also made history as the first woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. Anja discovered her love for the outdoors in her early twenties. She quickly progressed in mountaineering, climbing the highest peaks on each continent within three years of her first expedition. She later tackled Broad Peak and K2 without bottled oxygen and ventured into polar travel, crossing the Greenlandic icecap and embarking on her solo journey to the South Pole. Anja has achieved a 100% success rate on her expeditions.
In 2018, Zeit Campus featured her as one of "18 for 18," recognising young individuals making an impact in Germany. The University of London honoured her as Sportswoman of the Year in 2012 for her achievements in fencing. Anja's expeditions have garnered significant media attention, which she has leveraged to inspire others to pursue their ambitions, challenging stereotypes. As a motivational speaker, she has presented at corporate, academic, and public events, sharing insights from her experiences. Her talks delve into the mindset of an expeditioner and the beauty of extraordinary landscapes. Anja's stories highlight themes of courage, determination, and resilience, emphasising teamwork, risk management, and the pursuit of challenging goals. She encourages audiences to push limits and reach new heights.