Women Who Climbed (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Margaret Clennett | knygos.lt

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During the Golden Age of alpinism in the mid-nineteenth century, rock climbing was little more than a means to reach Alpine summits. That changed in the 1880s when Walter Haskett Smith boldly claimed that scaling rock faces was more rewarding than standing on the top. His celebrated ascent of Napes Needle in the Lake District helped redefine climbing as a sport in its own right. But what of the women who wished to climb? Opportunities were scarce, and the climbing world remained firmly male dominated. Frustrated by the expectation that men should always lead while women followed, Emily Kelly took a radical step. In 1921, she founded the Pinnacle Club to foster independence among women climbers, encouraging them not only to climb, but to lead, to teach and to push boundaries. A gifted climber, Kelly's life was tragically cut short just a year later, but her vision endured. Drawing on archival material and personal accounts, this book tells the remarkable story of the Pinnacle Club and the women who shaped it. From pioneering guideless ascents in the Alps to ambitious expeditions and first climbs across the world, its members consistently defied expectations and redefined what women could achieve in the mountains. Despite social barriers, scepticism and changing times, the Club has thrived for over a century. Its centenary in 2021 brought renewed attention and a new generation into its ranks. This is a story of courage, resilience and camaraderie, of women who refused to follow, and instead chose to lead.