{"id":22681,"date":"2025-01-11T11:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T11:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/adventure\/from-party-girl-to-peak-climber-hannas-adventure-story\/"},"modified":"2025-01-11T11:17:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T11:17:23","slug":"from-party-girl-to-peak-climber-hannas-adventure-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=22681","title":{"rendered":"From Party Girl to Peak Climber: Hanna’s Adventure Story"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When you picture someone climbing Kilimanjaro<\/a> or trekking the Inca Trail<\/a>, do you imagine a corporate live-wire whose best friend is her dog? Hanna Pepe is here to tell you there\u2019s no \u201ctype\u201d when it comes to adventure seekers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hanna\u2019s day-to-day life revolves around managing demanding clients and delivering fast-paced projects in the corporate world. But her real joy? Spending time with her dog and running along the seafront. \u201cIf you ever trek with me, you\u2019ll probably get tired of hearing stories about my dog\u2014he really is my best friend!\u201d<\/span> she laughs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Life hasn\u2019t always been this way for Hanna, though.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIf we\u2019re being brutally honest, I used to be a party girl,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she admits. <\/span>\u201cLiving for nightlife and weekends\u2014work hard, play harder. But the playing was toxic and at times life-threatening.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2018, Hanna decided to change her life. <\/span>\u201cI swapped wine for walking, rum for running, and gin for the gym,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she shares. Her greatest reward, however, was <\/span>\u201cdrugs for a dog.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The turning point came after her dad passed away in 2022. Hanna became an ambassador for the hospice that cared for him, which led to her joining a hike organized by Discover Adventure. <\/span>\u201cThat\u2019s where my trekking journey began!\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Challenges and the \u2018Why\u2019<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since then, Hanna has conquered some truly iconic challenges: the Tour du Mont Blanc<\/a>, the Inca Trail<\/a>, and Avenue of the Volcanoes<\/a> (with our Galapagos extension). Next up? Climbing Kilimanjaro<\/a> on her 40th birthday this February.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Hanna, these challenges are more than just physical feats. They\u2019re a way to stay focused and motivated. <\/span>\u201cMy biggest fear is relapse,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she reveals. <\/span>\u201cHaving goals and focus keeps me on the straight and narrow. The dopamine hit from booking, fundraising, and completing a challenge fuels me for months.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Preparation and Fundraising<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hanna has found joy not only in completing challenges but also in the preparation. <\/span>\u201cI love the training. It keeps me focused, and I\u2019ve built it into my everyday life,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she says. Her routine includes daily walks with her dog and weekend hikes to new places.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fundraising is another key part of her journey. While Hanna pays for her challenges in full, she raises additional funds through creative events like quizzes and cake sales. <\/span>\u201cI\u2019m even planning a barn dance for 2025!\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she says with a smile. Her advice? <\/span>\u201cThink outside the box.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lessons Learned<\/span><\/h3>\n

Through her adventures, Hanna has discovered a newfound sense of resilience and community. <\/span>\u201cFive years ago, I\u2019d have laughed if you told me I\u2019d share rooms and climb mountains with strangers. But those strangers become your family. No one gets left behind,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she explains.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hanna has also realized something fundamental about herself: <\/span>\u201cI\u2019m an explorer! I never realized how curious I am about the great, wild world. Let\u2019s face it\u2014it\u2019s humongous! And the best way to see it is on foot.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Advice for New Adventurers<\/span><\/h3>\n

For anyone considering their first adventure, Hanna\u2019s advice is simple: <\/span>\u201cBe brave and book! The world is waiting for you\u2014and your feet are ready!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hanna\u2019s story is a testament to the transformative power of adventure. From her first trek to her upcoming climb of Kilimanjaro, she\u2019s proof that no matter where you start, the journey can take you to incredible places\u2014inside and out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to start your story?<\/span><\/p>\n

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