Summited Mount Everest on May 23, 2001, her first eight‑thousander climb.
On May 23, 2001, Edurne Pasaban successfully summited Mount Everest (8,848 m) via the South Col route. This accomplishment marked her first eight-thousander, setting the stage for her monumental quest to ascend all 14 of these formidable peaks. Utilizing artificial oxygen, she forged her path into the ranks of elite climbers, underscoring her determination and skill in high-altitude mountaineering.