Women Climbing Mountains

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Women Climbing Mountains

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38 minutes

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Jul 6, 2022

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SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. We trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive.

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Jul 6, 2022

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Women Climbing Mountains

Women Climbing Mountains

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