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"BEING A GIRL WITHOUT BEING A GIRL": Gender and Mountaineering on Mount Waddington, 1926--36.

Authors :
Routledge, Karen
Source :
BC Studies. Spring2004, Issue 141, p31-58. 28p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Relates the experiences of Canadian mountaineer Phyllis Munday on climbing the Mount Waddington in British Columbia. Conflict over her position as a mother; Suspicion surrounding Phyl's climbing abilities; Effect of gender on mountaineering.

Subjects

Subjects :
*WOMEN mountaineers
*MOUNTAINEERING
*ADVENTURE & adventurers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052949
Issue :
141
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BC Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13946528

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