Alison Hargreaves. 1962-1995

Alison was a groundbreaking mountaineer. After managing to navigate the gender disparity within the climbing community at the time, she became the first female climber to conquer Mount Everest alone without oxygen or sherpa guidance.

Animation and imagery created by the team at Horizons Sixth Form in Derby

Quiz

In 1993, Alison became the first climber, male or female, to reach the summits of:

[A] All 3 great North faces of the Alps in one season
[B] All 4 great North faces of the Alps in one season
[C] All 6 great North faces of the Alps in one season