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Melissa Arnot Reid is a renowned American climber, author, and speaker who shattered barriers on Mount Everest. She became the first American woman to summit and descend Everest without supplemental oxygen, completing six summits and establishing a leadership standard for guided expeditions and mountaineering perseverance. Beyond the summit, Melissa co-founded The Juniper Fund in 2012 to support families of Nepali mountain workers who lose their lives on expeditions, reflecting her commitment to climber communities. Her forthcoming memoir, Amount: Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest, published by Crown/ Penguin Random House, is set to inspire a new generation of explorers. Melissa continues to share insights through guiding, talks, and appearances, weaving personal courage with practical wisdom for outdoor enthusiasts and readers alike.