Wendy Gustin-Brauneis is a Professional Coach, Public Speaker, Business owner, and Mountaineer. In 2017 she became the 465th female to achieve the ultimate summit, Mt Everest, fulfilling a dream 10+ years in the making. In her quest for the top of the world, Wendy also climbed to the summit of the highest points in North America (Denali) South America (Aconcagua) Africa (Kilimanjaro). Her “summit list” also includes several peaks and volcanoes in Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, the continental US and Canada.
Wendy lives in Ennis Montana where she owns and operates two businesses together with her husband, Keith. During the summer season they have a Fly Fishing and Outdoor adventure business called River Summit Outfitters. During the off season they work together at their small agency, River Summit Group, on Marketing and Film production projects focused on Conservation and the Outdoor industry.