Download or read book Women Explorers (JR) written by Helen Rolfe and published by James Lorimer & Company. This book was released on 2013-09-15 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canadian women have been conquering mountains for more than 100 years. The early pioneers set the standard for the women who followed. This group of extraordinary women include the founder of the Alpine Club of Canada and the first North American woman to summit Everest. These women were all strong and determined, and shared a love of adventure.