SPEED LADY. MY CROWN OF THE HIMALAYAS AND KARAKORAM

Discover the fascinating story of Dorota Rasińska-Samoćko, the first and only Polish woman to conquer the Crown of the Himalayas and Karakoram. This speed record holder accomplished this in just three years, without the support of a sponsor team or commercial backing. Her determination and passion for high mountains inspire and show that boundaries are there to be crossed.

• Inspiring story of the first Polish woman to conquer the Crown of the Himalayas and Karakoram
• Record pace of conquering fourteen eight-thousanders in three years
• No support from a sponsor team or commercial backing
• Respect and fascination of the Sherpas and mountain people, who call her Speed Lady or Iron Lady
• A story about dreams, humility and respect for nature
• Journey through the 14 highest peaks in the world
• Camp life from the kitchen

Dorota Rasińska-Samoćko takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through steep walls and traverses, where you can test your endurance and free your mind from emotions. It is a story about hours of toil, tension and fatigue, but also about concentration and the uncertainty of return. In the mountains, there is no place for falsehood, and every decision has consequences.

The author shares her experiences from camp life, showing what everyday life looks like in extreme conditions. She tells about the difficulties, challenges and joys that accompany climbing the highest peaks in the world. It is also a story about how the environment of climbers has changed and how the sense of community, which has characterized them so much for years, is fading.

The book "Speed Lady. My Crown of the Himalayas and Karakoram" is not only a report on high-mountain expeditions, but also an inspiring story about passion, determination and overcoming one's own weaknesses. It is a read for everyone who dreams of achieving their goals and wants to push the boundaries of their own possibilities. Martyna Wojciechowska recommends this book not only to lovers of high mountains.

Muza Publishing House presents this fascinating biography in a paperback cover, consisting of 416 pages with a format of 216x148 mm. Year of publication: 2025.