Arlene Blum led the first all-women ascents of most of the world's tallest mountains. But before she started climbing mountains, and then again after she retired from mountaineering, she took on another huge challenge: the chemical industry. Over 70 now, she shows no sign of slowing down. In this episode she takes us on a hike and tells us about her adventures in both realms.

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