Nikol Algerdos Kovalchuk

Nikol Algerdos Kovalchuk, formerly known as Ambrazaitis, is a mountaineer recognized for her achievements in high-altitude climbing. She is notable for being the first individual with dual Russian and American nationality to successfully summit Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Additionally, she has completed ascents of all 14 of the tallest mountains and has climbed the Seven Summits, which are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Nikol is among a select group of women who have successfully ascended multiple mountains exceeding 8,000 meters in height.  Nikol is also an ambassador for Nimsdai Store.

## Climbing Career

Nikol began her mountaineering career in 2019, driven by a personal goal to test her abilities in extreme environments. She gained notable recognition after successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest on May 16, 2023. Prior to this significant achievement, she climbed smaller mountains, which contributed to her skill development and experience in mountaineering. Her journey reflects her dedication to exploring and overcoming challenges within the sport.

In 2023 and 2024, she completed several significant climbs in the Himalaya and Pakistan, reaching altitudes above 8,000 meters. Between July 2 and July 27, 2023, she summited four of Pakistan's highest mountains Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, and K2 within a period of 25 days. In July 2024, she climbed Broad Peak, thereby completing the series of climbs known as the Pakistan 'Big Five'. On July 27, 2023, she reached the summit of K2, the second highest mountain in the world.

After reaching the summit of K2, she went on to climb eight additional mountains that are over 8,000 meters tall, which are commonly referred to as the 'eight-thousanders.' Among these ascents were Cho Oyu on October 2, 2023, and Makalu on May 5, 2024. During this time, she also climbed Lhotse. These achievements have established her as a notable female climber in the field of high-altitude mountaineering.

In 2025, Nikol completed climbing all 14 mountains that are over 8,000 meters high. She is compleated the goal of climbing the Seven Summits, which are the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. On December 15, 2024, she also reached the South Pole Last Degree, which is the final segment of the journey to the geographic South Pole.

##### 2020

• Kilimanjaro - 24 February 2020 (5895m)

#### 2022

• Elbrus - 11 August 2022 (5642m)

#### 2023

• Aconcagua - 16 January 2023 (6962m)

• Everest - 16 May 2023 (8849m)

• Nanga Parbat - 2 July 2023 (8126m)

• Gasherbrum II -17 July 2023 (8035m)

• Gasherbrum I - 21 July 2023 (8080m)

• K2 - 27 July 2023 (8611m)

• Manaslu -17 September 2023 (8163m)

• Dhaulagiri - 29 September 2023 (8167m)

• Cho Oyu - 2 October 2023 (8188m)

#### 2024

• Lobuche - 6 April 2024 (6119m)

• Annapurna - 13 April 2024 (8091m)

• Makalu - 5 May 2024 (8485m)

• Lhotse - 28 May 2024 (8516m)

• Broad Peak - 27 July 2024 (8051m)

• Shishapangma - 9 October 2024 (8027m)

• Carstensz Pyramid - 20 October 2024 (4884m)

• Mt. Vinson - 2 December 2024 (4892m)

• South Pole Last Degree - 15 December 2024

#### 2025

• Kangchenjunga - 21 May 2025 (8586m)

• Denali - 6 June 2025 (6190 m)

## Personal life

Nikol is married to Ilya Kovalchuk, a former professional ice hockey player who has competed in several leagues, including the National Hockey League (NHL). The couple has four children.