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Gertrude Bell

Gertrude Bell (l. 1868-1926) was an archaeologist, travel writer, explorer, and political administrator.

Dr Josephine Flood

Josephine Flood was an archaeologist whose research highlighted the role of Bogong moths in the lives of Aboriginal people in southern highlands of New South Wales.

Hulda Crooks earned the nickname “Grandma Whitney” for climbing the continental U.S.’s tallest peak, Mount Whitney, 23 times between 1962 and 1991. She was 66 during her first ascent. She also climbed Japan’s Mount Fuji in 1987, becoming the oldest woman to scale it at age 91.

Julia Henderson

Canadian journalist, novelist, mountaineer, botanist, photographer and lecturer

Kirstie Ennis

Former US Marine, who is an amputee, snowboarder, mountaineer and activist

Alma Wagen

The first female mountain guide in North America, she opened up career opportunities for women in the climbing world as a trailblazer for female climbing guides and rangers in national parks.

Brigitte Muir

In 1997, Brigitte Muir was the first Australian woman to climb Mt Everest.

Fay Fuller

Fay Fuller was the first known woman to summit Mount Rainier.

Ella E McBride

Ella E. McBride was an internationally noted fine-art photographer, as well as an avid mountain climber, environmentalist, and civic leader.

Dr Cora Johnstone Best

Minneapolis-born Cora Johnstone Best achieved international success as a mountaineer during the 1920s. She was a pioneer in the sport, becoming a licensed guide at a time when women were rarely given the opportunity to be lead climbers.