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Q: What is the hardest part of climbing Mt Qomolangma?
A: In the beginning, it was hard going up because you try to adjust to the altitude, and it was hard to breathe. But, in the end, descending was more challenging because you were so tired, you had no strength left. Most accidents happen on the way down.
Q: Did you worry about getting injured?
A: Well, you weren't so much worried about frostbite or injury. There was worry about 'will I come back, will I survive.' It was more about survival first.
Q: How did your friends and family react when you told them about your intentions?
A: My friends were all very excited; they supported me, and I got a lot of support from my community. I didn't tell my parents because I didn't want them to worry. I told my brother and we agreed to keep it secret until I came back.
Q: How expensive is it to climb a mountain like this? What financially goes into these expeditions?
A: It's very expensive. You have to pay a lot to the guide company to get a climbing permit and the supplies For Mt Qomolangma alone, it added up to a minimum of $50,000, if you don't count other expenses like training and other things that go into it.
Q: How does it feel, being the first Chinese woman to complete the "Seven Plus Two" challenge?"
A: I'm more concerned with what I'm going to do next.
