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Marie-Pier Desharnais

A seasoned mountaineer, speaker, author, expedition leader, and resilience expert, Marie-Pier inspires others to embrace their full potential and rise through the power of the mountains.

Meet Marie-Pier Desharnais

As the first woman from the Americas to climb the Seven Volcanic Summits and the only Québécoise to summit the formidable K2, Marie-Pier Desharnais is a high-altitude mountaineer, international speaker, disaster management expert, and author. Her story is a true ode to adventure, resilience, and self-transcendence.

Mountaineer

With years of experience climbing the world’s highest peaks, Marie-Pier shares captivating stories from her extreme adventures and the lessons they’ve taught her. Her narratives, filled with humanity and courage, inspire everyone to conquer their own mountains.

Speaker

Marie-Pier captivates diverse audiences with powerful talks on resilience and overcoming adversity. Her dynamic and engaging presentations encourage individuals to unlock their full potential to tackle personal and professional challenges, as demonstrated by her memorable TED talk appearance.

Author

In Nous sommes des montagnes (We Are Mountains), Marie-Pier shares her extraordinary journey, shaped by summits both literal and metaphorical. Through her transformative experiences, she explores the connections between resilience, the search for meaning, and the boldness to live fully, inspiring readers to embrace their own challenges..

Resilience Expert

With expertise in organizational resilience, disaster management, and business continuity, Marie-Pier helps organizations navigate uncertainty and guides individuals in the mountains, where every step becomes a lesson in courage and perseverance. A survivor of the 2004 tsunami, she embodies the ability to turn adversity into strength.

Be Inspired by Marie-Pier's Conferences

Through captivating stories of resilience, shaped by scaling the highest peaks and overcoming life’s most intense challenges, these conferences encourage audiences to tap into their inner strength to transform obstacles into opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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NOUS SOMMES DES MONTAGNES (We are mountains)

The only Québécoise to have reached the summit of the dangerous K2, Marie-Pier Desharnais is also the first woman from the Americas to have climbed the highest volcano on each of the seven continents. Yet, nothing predestined her to become this seasoned adventurer. Having miraculously survived the tragic 2004 tsunami, which struck Indonesia, India, and Thailand, the 19-year-old, suffering from post-traumatic shock, found solace in the field of natural disaster management. Through her life abroad, she developed a passion for hiking, then mountaineering, which allowed her to take on a major challenge: to increase the feminine footprint on the world’s highest, most difficult, or most inaccessible peaks. In this book, she reflects on her journey and accomplishments, sharing the often brutal lessons the mountains have taught her. This story of surpassing oneself and rising above challenges reminds us that we are all strong and resilient. That, in our own way, we are all mountains.

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Embark on a Summit Quest with Marie-Pier

Join Marie-Pier Desharnais on unforgettable adventures where the mountains become a playground for extraordinary self-discovery. These expeditions are designed to push your limits, cultivate resilience, and create lifelong memories. Together, let’s climb to new heights.

Kilimanjaro: A Gateway to High Altitude

Every September, set out to conquer the Roof of Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 m) in Tanzania, an ideal summit for beginners in high-altitude mountaineering. This trekking peak allows you to explore your physical potential while experiencing a profoundly enriching human adventure. It’s the perfect way to lay the foundation for future mountaineering challenges.

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Nepal: Everest Base Camp and Lobuche

Dive into the magic of Nepal, the place where Marie-Pier discovered her passion for mountains. This journey combines the trek to Everest Base Camp with the ascent of Lobuche (6119 m), a perfect introduction to Himalayan climbing. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, experience a transformative adventure. Nepal changed Marie-Pier’s life—will it change yours?

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South America: The Andes, a Playground for Adventure

Discover the peaks of the Andes through expeditions in Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and beyond. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking more technical challenges, these journeys immerse you in awe-inspiring landscapes, where mountaineering becomes both a physical and cultural experience. It’s an invitation to unique moments and pushing your boundaries.

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Explore Marie-Pier's Journey

Discover the inspiring journey of Marie-Pier Desharnais, a high-altitude climber and keynote speaker. Her experiences in the mountains shape her powerful messages on resilience and personal growth, captivating audiences worldwide.

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Marie-Pier has participated in numerous events, inspiring a wide audience worldwide with her powerful messages.

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Various peaks, ambitious projects, 7 continents, 70 countries. A collection of experiences illustrating her commitment to resilience and empowerment through adventure.

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Her partnerships with various organizations aim to promote adventure and personal development through shared experiences.

20 media appearances

Marie-Pier has been featured in numerous publications, highlighting her journey and expertise in resilience.

Resilience at 28,000 ft.

Fresh from summiting K2, Marie-Pier Desharnais spoke to StrategicRISK about her drive to test herself on every level, and the parallels she found between mountaineering and reaching new heights of effective risk management.

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