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Episode 9: Breaking Barriers on Mount Everest with Sophia Dannenberg

Episode 9: Breaking Barriers on Mount Everest with Sophia Dannenberg

Update: 2025-05-08
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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Sophia Dannenberg, the first Black woman to summit Mount Everest. We explore her unexpected journey into mountaineering, the importance of representation in outdoor sports, and the cultural and environmental dimensions of climbing. Plus, we highlight her impactful work in environmental policy and her lasting influence on the climbing community.


https://www.geekwire.com/2020/trailblazing-boeing-leader-took-little-steps-become-first-african-american-summit-everest/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Danenberg#cite_note-:1-3

https://www.theauthenticprincess.com/blogs/steaming-up-learning/sophia-danenberg-the-queen-of-the-peaks

https://chicagoreader.com/news/up-everest-quietly/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everest/The-height-of-Everest

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Episode 9: Breaking Barriers on Mount Everest with Sophia Dannenberg

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