Cathy O'Dowd

Cathy O'Dowd is a renowned mountain climber, speaker, and author. She holds the remarkable distinction of being the first woman to conquer Mount Everest from both its north and south sides. Her journey to the summit of Everest coincided with the tumultuous events depicted in the Hollywood movie Everest.

Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Cathy has been exploring mountains since her early days, participating in rock-climbing and alpinism. From her expeditions in central Africa and the Andes to her time spent in the Alps, Cathy's passion for mountaineering has taken her to new heights. Apart from her extraordinary climbing achievements, Cathy has also shared her experiences through her book, Just For The Love Of It, offering insights and inspiration to individuals and teams facing intense challenges.

With 27 years of professional speaking experience, Cathy has addressed audiences in 46 countries across the globe. Her presentations are aimed at helping companies run successful projects and maximize employee potential. Cathy currently resides in Andorra, where she continues her speaking career while exploring the European mountains through technical rock-climbing, ski-mountaineering, canyoning, and sea kayaking.

You can follow her daily adventures on Instagram @CathyODowd. To book Cathy for your next corporate event or to contact her for any inquiries, please refer to the provided contact information on her website