A legendary trailblazer, Arlene Blum defied the climbing establishment of the 1970s by leading the first all-female teams on successful ascents of Mount McKinley and Annapurna and by being the first American woman to attempt Mount Everest. At the same time, her groundbreaking scientific work challenged gender stereotypes in the academic community and led to important legislation banning carcinogens in children’s sleepwear. With candor and humor, Breaking Trail recounts Blum’s journey from an overprotected childhood in Chicago to the tops of some of the highest peaks on earth, and to a life lived on her own terms. Now with an index, additional photos, and a new afterword, this book is a moving testament to the power of taking risks and pursuing dreams.
Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life
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Author: Blum, Arlene
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780156031165
Details:
Author: Blum, Arlene
Brand: Blum, Arlene
Features:
- Paperback with picture of climber and mountains. 5x10 inches
- 383 pages.
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 400
Release Date: 05-03-2007
Part Number: 9780156031165
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.4 x 1.0 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780156031165
