Lessons Learned From Climbing, with special guest Rock Patel.
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Rakesh Patel
MD
Orthopedic spine surgeon and extreme adventurer Rock Patel reflects on how pursuing high-risk climbs and ultramarathons grew out of a mid-career rut and a desire for discomfort-driven growth. He describes early failure on Longs Peak, disciplined retraining, and ultimately summiting Everest, emphasizing meticulous preparation, risk management, and timing over media hype. Patel links remote expeditions to mental health, presence, and spirituality, arguing that deliberately prioritized passions outside medicine enhance his resilience, surgical practice, mentorship, and sense of evolving limits.
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