Chris Fisher

Hi, I’m Chris

A professional mountain athlete and endurance runner with a passion for high-altitude objectives and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the mountains. My training and lifestyle revolve around big vertical days, technical terrain, and self-powered movement in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. I’ve set records and FKTs across the globe, including climbing over 400,000 feet in a single month to set the world record for the most vertical gain on foot. I also became the second person ever to climb all 58 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in a single winter, while setting a new record.

My mountain resume includes FKTs on peaks like Ama Dablam, Ojos del Salado, and the Tres Cruces Traverse, with over 30 major FKT adventures across multiple countries. In 2024, I climbed Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, without oxygen in a solo, unsupported push from basecamp to summit, a defining moment in my career that reflects the type of challenge I live for.

Outside of my own personal mountain objectives, I spend a lot of time documenting and telling stories through the lens of my cameras while on expeditions and living life. I also help others achieve their personal objectives while working as a coach, mountain guide and mentor for friends and people around me that value my experience. I am also passionate about speaking about my experiences and have spoken for TEDx, Colorado Mountain Club and others.