She was not born in the mountains.
No childhood in snowy villages.
No family legacy of climbers.
No early exposure to altitude or ice.
But sometimes, you don’t choose the mountain.
The mountain chooses you.
And once it does, there’s no turning back.
Story by Opticsfit Sunglasses
The First Time She Looked Up
Saanika still remembers the first time she stood in front of a massive peak. It wasn’t Everest. It wasn’t even close.
But something shifted.
It wasn’t fear.
It wasn’t excitement.
It was recognition.
Some people look at mountains and see danger. Some see beauty. She saw purpose.
From that moment, the idea of climbing the world’s highest peak was no longer impossible. It was distant, yes. But real.
Not Born on a Mountain, But Built for One
There’s a myth that mountaineers are born in high-altitude villages. That resilience comes from geography.
But resilience is built in repetition.
Early mornings.
Strength training.
Endless stair climbs.
Cold weather conditioning.
Controlled breathing sessions.
Saanika is building her altitude in discipline, not birthplace.
Every training session is a reminder that Everest is not conquered in one heroic act. It is earned in quiet preparation.
Everest Is Not Just a Mountain. It’s a Decision.
Preparing for Mount Everest changes how you live.
Sleep becomes strategic.
Food becomes fuel.
Rest becomes recovery.
Every small choice supports one giant goal.
And on training days under harsh sunlight or long outdoor sessions, clarity matters. At high altitudes, snow blindness and glare are real risks. Even in lower-altitude preparation climbs, eye protection is critical.
That’s why she trains with Opticsfit high-performance sunglasses. Reliable eye protection is not about style at altitude. It is about safety, focus, and endurance. The right lenses reduce glare, improve visibility, and allow her to stay locked in on the path ahead.
On Everest, distraction is not an option.
The Mental Climb Has Already Begun
The physical climb will happen one day.
But the mental climb has already started.
There are doubts. There are hard days. There are moments when the summit feels too far away.
But then she reminds herself:
She doesn’t need to be born in the mountains to belong there.
She only needs the discipline to rise toward them.
See You at the Summit
Saanika is not there yet.
But she is getting closer.
Every kilometer run.
Every weighted climb.
Every training expedition.
Each step moves her toward the world’s highest peak.
Everest is not calling her loudly.
It is pulling her quietly.
And one day, when she stands at the summit, it won’t be because she was born on a mountain.
It will be because she refused to stop climbing toward one.