018: Dianette Wells on Conquering the Seven Summits to Overcoming the Tragic Loss of Her Amazing Son

06/10/2017 51 min
018: Dianette Wells on Conquering the Seven Summits to Overcoming the Tragic Loss of Her Amazing Son

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Episode Synopsis

Dianette Wells is a mountain climber and adventure racer who immerses herself in new experiences as a form of therapy. She has currently climbed seven summits, including Everest and Denali. After the passing of her son, Dianette found that she had been doing the right thing all along by influencing her children to live without rules and without fear. Today, Dianette addresses her goals allowing her to conquer more summits.In this episode, we will be discussing:The solace Dianette finds in living in the mountainsWhat sparked Dianette’s love for mountain climbingTherapeutic qualities of adventure and experienceThe adventurous life and accomplishments of Dianette’s sonHow Dianette influenced her children to approach life with no fearDianette’s peculiar journey getting to Mt. CarstenszThe multiple attempts Dianette made to summit Mt. EverestThe acceptance Dianette found at Everest after her son’s passingThe importance of proficiency and efficiency in climbing mountainsDianette’s future goals encompassing adventureResources Mentioned in This Episode:Dianette's InstagramDianette's Twitter 

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