Became the first woman to summit twelve eight-thousanders on May 18, 2009.
On May 18, 2009, Edurne Pasaban ascended Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), her twelfth eight-thousander peak, thereby becoming the first woman ever to climb twelve of these daunting summits. This landmark achievement emphasized her consistent prowess and reinforced her legacy as a trailblazer for women in the traditionally male-dominated arena of mountaineering.