DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - A 2017 graduate of Texas Woman's University will soon try a daring climb up the north face of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.
For experienced climber Roxanne Vogel, climbing to the peak of greater than 29,000 feet isn't the only challenge.
On a normal climb, the journey would take nearly two months, but Vogel will try to complete the round trip in just 14 days.
It's called rapid-ascent climbing, and Vogel says when done properly, it can be better for the body.
"One of the biggest things about being on a mountain for two months is you end up losing a ton of weight, because you lose your appetite. It's harder to maintain muscle mass at altitude." says Vogel. "You're also far more likely to get sick. For all those reasons, it's a far superior way to do it."
But to attempt such a daring ascent, a climber's body must be properly prepared.
Vogel has spent recent months meticulously training for her climb, including working out twice a day, and sleeping in an an oxygen-restricted tent.
"In my typical day I try to spend more than 12 hours of it in simulated altitude," she says.
Weather permitting, Vogel hopes to start her rapid-ascent attempt of Mount Everest's north face sometime between May 5 and May 12.
You can keep up with Vogel's journey with live tracking on guenergy.com or via her Instagram: @roxymtngirl.