Raha Moharrak ice-climbing on Everest. Challenges to train as a Saudi woman nearly insurmountable for mountain climbers. With limited outdoor training facilities available,  Raha traveled to the middle of the desert, filled a backpack with sand, and ran u

Raha Moharrak ice-climbing on Everest. Challenges to train as a Saudi woman are nearly insurmountable for mountain climbers. With limited outdoor training facilities available,  Raha traveled to the middle of the desert, filled a backpack with sand, and ran up and down hills to build endurance.  

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