Peaks, perils, and pioneers: the deadly history of mountaineering
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Summit Claims and Rivalries
This chapter examines the challenges of verifying summit achievements in mountaineering, from dubious early evidence to the rise of photographic proof. It also highlights the rivalry between pioneering women mountaineers, Fanny Bullock Workman and Annie Smith Peck, showcasing their groundbreaking contributions and struggles in a male-dominated sport.
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