Mountaineering Women
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Mountaineering Women
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Author : David Mazel
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 1994
Mountaineering Women written by David Mazel and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Sixteen of their stories - sometimes published under the name of a male relative, sometimes under anonymous bylines such as "a Lady" - are here recovered and collected for the first time.
Women On High
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Author : Rebecca A. Brown
language : en
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Release Date : 2002
Women On High written by Rebecca A. Brown and has been published by Appalachian Mountain Club this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Social Science categories.
In a time when a woman's sphere was decidedly limited to hearth and family, a number of courageous women were stepping out, stepping up, and making history far from the comforts of the homefire. "Women on High" will thrill readers with tales of dangerous summit attempts, blinding whiteouts, and narrow escapes; and transfix mountain historians with details of first ascents, period gear, and first-hand accounts.
False Summit
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Author : Julie Rak
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2021-04-14
False Summit written by Julie Rak and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-14 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The race to climb Everest catapulted mountain climbing, with its accompanying images of conquest and sport, into the public sphere on a global scale. But as a metaphor for the pinnacle of human achievement, mountaineering remains the preserve of traditional white male heroism. False Summit unpacks gender politics in the expedition narratives and memoirs of mountaineers in the Himalayas and the Karakoram. Why are women still a minority in the world's highest places? Julie Rak proposes that the genre has itself reached a "false summit" – a peak that proves not to be the pinnacle – and that mountaineering is not ready to welcome other ways of climbing or other kinds of climbers. For more than two centuries mountaineering, as an activity and as an ideal, has helped shape how the self is understood within the context of conquest, adventure, and proximity to risk. As climbing shows signs of becoming more diverse, Rak asks why change is so hard to achieve and why gender bias and other inequities exist in climbing at all. Exploring classic and lesser-known expedition accounts from Everest, K2, and Annapurna, False Summit helps us understand why mountaineering remains one of the most important ways to articulate gender identities and politics.
Women On The Rope
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Author : Cicely Williams
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-02-09
Women On The Rope written by Cicely Williams and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-09 with History categories.
First published in 1973, Women on the Rope provides the first consecutive story of the ‘feminine share in mountain adventure’, a share which has grown from tiny beginnings in 1808 to a level at which women have won their place at Everest expeditions. Cicely Williams provides a book which combines exact and detailed knowledge of a little-known chapter of human enterprise with that zest for life and love of mountains that have brought her so many friends. This is a book for mountaineers, for social historians, and for the fireside connoisseur of good storytelling.
Girl On The Rocks
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Author : Katie Brown
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2008-11-18
Girl On The Rocks written by Katie Brown and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Through the sage advice of one of the world's foremost female climbers and the lens of an internationally acclaimed photographer, women learn that climbing is more fun than dangerous, that overcoming fear can boost self-esteem, and that the fitness benefits for women are tremendous. Most women learn climbing from men, but the sport is different fora woman, both physically and psychologically—and it is empowering for women to learn about climbing from “girls” who've been on the rocks themselves. The numerous photos in this full-color guide do wonders to clearly explain the various techniques, equipment, and styles of climbing for women. Further bringing the sport to life, author Katie Brown presents her interviews with numerous female climbers—from a young girl to a sixty-something professional climber—to learn what the sport has done for them.
Women Climbing
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Author : Bill Birkett
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 1990
Women Climbing written by Bill Birkett and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The stories of the women who have played major roles in the development of mountaineering, from early Alpinism to modern free ascents. Includes photographs, anecdotes, chronologies, and appended statistical data. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Rock And Roses
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Author : Mikel Vause
language : en
Publisher: Mountain N 'Air Books
Release Date : 1999
Rock And Roses written by Mikel Vause and has been published by Mountain N 'Air Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Women Who Dare
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Author : Chris Noble
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2013-11-19
Women Who Dare written by Chris Noble and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A celebration of feminine beauty, athleticism, wisdom, and skill—Women Who Dare profiles twenty of America’s most inspiring women climbers ranging from legends like Lynn Hill to the rising stars of today, with stunning color photography by veteran adventure photographer Chris Noble.
Footprints On Snow
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Author : Joan Burton
language : en
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-10
Footprints On Snow written by Joan Burton and has been published by Archway Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Footprints on Snow tells the stories of seven women who were explorers, climbers, conservationists, and a fi re lookout during World War II, when lookouts watched both for fi res, and also for enemy planes. One woman wrote the first hiking guide book before the internet provided driving and hiking directions. Two female climbers were of the first rank in skill, ability, and courage. One made thirty-four first ascents in the North Cascades and British Columbia Coast Range. Another woman helped save remnants of ancient forests in the Olympics and went on to help preserve the scenic North Cascades in a national park. The first woman to climb Mount Rainier was considered daring and immodest in her costume and behavior, but she believed that this brave accomplishment would change her life. Women have sought adventure in the northwestern mountains of the United States and Canada for over one hundred years. They had many obstacles to overcome—including having to wear bloomers— but they all proved that adventure comes in many forms.
Leading Out
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Author : Rachel Da Silva
language : en
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Release Date : 1992
Leading Out written by Rachel Da Silva and has been published by Seal Press (CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Mountaineering categories.
This exciting anthology brings together the voices of more than 25 women who are reaching new heights in the world of climbing and mountaineering. Packed with riveting accounts of high ascents and fascinating narratives, Leading Out pays tribute to women's achievements in a sport too long considered the domain of men. 30 photos; maps.