Ines Papert | Women of Mountaineering

You can't be what you don't see: the Women of Mountaineering wall calendar has told the stories of women who climb every year since 2023 — and funds future Summit Scholarships and Adventure Lens Grants. About the calendar →

As printed in the 2027 calendar

Ines is a German alpinist and one of the most accomplished ice and mixed climbers in the sport's history. A four-time ice climbing world champion, she left competition to chase unclimbed lines: the first ascent of Nepal's 6,719-metre Likhu Chuli I, a bold new route up Kyrgyzstan's Kyzyl Asker, and many first ascents besides. Three decades at the cutting edge while raising her son, she is still drawn to what no one has climbed - and to seeing more women dare the same.

In her own words

gathered from published interviews — sources linked

“Fear is inevitable, and beneficial in healthy measures, the trick is being able to handle it.”— In conversation with BASE Magazine

“I think practising is the only way to become a better climber. There's no other rule except doing it because it can be so different every time.”— In conversation with BASE Magazine

One of 12 in 2027

Ines is one of twelve women in the 2027 Women of Mountaineering wall calendar. Every calendar funds future Summit Scholarships and Adventure Lens Grants for women and girls.

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One of 12 in 2027