We can’t let Women’s History Month go by without highlighting some of the incredible women out there, and while this one lost her life, she still did incredible things in the world of mountaineering.

Francys Arsentiev, also known as Sleeping Beauty accomplished many firsts. Not just as an American woman, but as a woman. She was resilient and kind and had respect for the mountains. But Everest did not hold the same for her.

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The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you’re in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use.

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Sources:

Ultimatelilimanjaro.com; swotahtravel.com; geographypods.com; Allthingsinteresting.com; britannica.com

Intro poem is by me, can you tell? Haha