Rising - Becoming the First North American Woman on Everest

Inspirational life story of personal growth and achievement by the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

About the author

Sharon Wood is an internationally certified alpine guide and was recognized with the "Mountaineer of the Year Award" in 1987 by the American Alpine Club. She is a writer, business owner, and sought-after professional speaker. Her writing has appeared in The Vancouver Magazine and in Everest: The Best Writing and Pictures from Seventy Years of Human Endeavour. Sharon lives in Canmore, Alberta, where she continues to teach and guide in the Canadian Rockies. Visit her online at SharonWood.net

Product details

• Authors: Sharon Wood
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781680512625
• ISBN: 978-1-68051-262-5
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History