This Is Us Star Mandy Moore Faces Fear Climbing Mt. Everest

Mandy Moore is a super human. Not only is she a fantastic actress and singer, she’s also a mountain climber! The This Is Us star is currently trekking up Mount Everest — yes, Mount Everest! — and shared an inspiring post about why she’s decided to take on this challenge.

“I went into this Everest viewing trek relatively blind. Not unprepared, mind you…but I wanted to venture forward into the unknown with an open mind and heart and as free of expectations as possible,” the actress wrote on Instagram.

“Once we arrived in Kathmandu and had our de-brief about what the next 10 days of our life we’re going to look like, it became abundantly clear that this experience was going to be one of physical discomfort, personal challenge AND fundamental spiritual growth. Sign me up.”

Not only is this trek on her bucket list, but she’s able to enjoy the beautiful country of Nepal as well! But the whole experience so far has been even more amazing than she ever imagined.

“In addition to living out this bucket list dream, being gently placed in this middle of this extraordinary country of Nepal and bearing witness to the customs and culture of the Sherpa people has been spellbinding. So much to take in, in every way,” she shared.

“3 days in, I’m writing this from 11,500 feet, tucked away in the terraced village of Namche (also known as the Sherpa center of the Khumbu Valley) as transparent clouds of mist seem to obscure our view of the hustle and bustle below and then just as quickly, glide away to reveal the towering peaks of Kongde Ri and Kwande La.”

The entertainer went on to explain what many don’t realize — that you can’t just go head-first into something like this without having done the research or have someone there who can tell you how to proceed — because you have to prepare your body for what lies ahead.

“We’ve been acclimatizing here for the past 2 days, taking on some day treks to help prepare our bodies and breath for the travels ahead. Not sure what awaits us on the road today but this group is in it all together (with all the snacks and milk tea one could ever want)!”

It sounds like the trip of a lifetime — utterly amazing and oh-so-inspiring!