MANDY HORVATH & TEAM

Mandy Horvath is an American bi-lateral above-knee amputee, creative writer, public speaker, actress, and mountaineer. In July 2014, her life changed when she was struck by a locomotive, resulting in the loss of both legs above the knee.

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Known for her record-setting climbs in the name of charity and conservation, Mandy is the first female bilateral amputee to summit the Manitou Incline, Pikes Peak (twice), the Statue of Liberty stairwell to the crown, Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, and Cerro Tusa—the world’s tallest natural pyramid in Colombia. She accomplished all of these feats without prosthetics, using only her arms and hands to crawl. In recognition of her pioneering spirit, she received the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award in July 2022.

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Beyond mountaineering, Mandy has become known for her candid voice on life as an amputee. Her story has been featured across television, film, radio, press, and creative writing.

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In May 2025, Mandy graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a Bachelor’s in English and a Minor in Anthropology. She is currently writing her memoir, determined to tell her story in her own words.

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That same year, she was featured in People announcing her role as the first double amputee on Discovery's hit reality TV show, Naked and Afraid. ​The season premiere, which aired March 9th on Discovery Channel, is available now on Discovery Plus.​ Alongside her partner, Army Veteran Jonny Yates, Mandy faced torrential storms, deadly snakes, and relentless mosquitos in Belize's jungle. The episode is fittingly titled: "No Legs No Problem." 

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