Stacy Allison

Stacy Allison is most famous for becoming the first American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, in 1988.

Biography

She has been involved in many climbing expeditions,and first began by climbing New Hampshire's Mount Washington. She attempted her first major climb at age 21 on Mount Huntington. Unfortunately, her climbing partner broke his ax only 200 feet from the top, and they were forced to turn around. Although she did not reach the summit that day, she continued with her passion for climbing.[1]

Stacy gives back to the community as the chairperson for "Reach the Summit", the largest fundraiser in the state of Oregon for the American Lung Association.[2]

Authorship

She is the co-author (with Peter Carlin) of "Beyond the Limits: A Woman's Triumph on Everest" and the author of "Many Mountains to Climb: Reflections on Competence, Courage, and Commitment."

References

  1. ↑ Robertson, Anne (January 26, 2001). "A Woman's Vision". The Business Journal.
  2. ↑ Choi, Grace (March 2007). "Mountain Climber Stacy Allison talks about what it takes to succeed". Scholastic Kids Press Corps.

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