Brigitte Muir: the first Australian woman on Everest
Born in Belgium in 1958, Brigitte Muir became the first Australian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1997 and completed the Seven Summits. Her story, sourced.
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Outdoor organizations and clubs for women: a 2026 directory
Active US women's outdoor groups in 2026: national networks, affinity groups, youth programs and climbing communities, with what each one offers.
Women who shaped outdoor adventure: 13 pioneers
Sourced profiles of women who changed mountaineering, long-distance hiking, sea kayaking, sailing and polar travel, from Annie Smith Peck to Ann Bancroft.