Meet the First Set of Female Mountain Climbers, Who Had to Climb in Dresses to Remain Decent
Channel: Phacts
Date: 2022-11-11

This video reveals some of the first set of women that achieved great feat by climbing high mountains and hills wearing skirts and gowns. Today it’s hard to imagine how difficult it was for woman climbers to not only challenge the gender inequality and step out of the home in search of adventure and acknowledgment, but also to do it in skirts! In those times, most outdoor activities, sports and particularly mountaineering, were reserved for upper class men, which also meant that proper gear and equipment just weren’t available to women. What is more, the strict Victorian dress etiquette required the first female mountaineers and explorers to climb wearing skirts and corsets “for modesty”, making their ascent to the summit much more difficult than it was for men. When American Annie Smith Peck decided to wear bloomers instead of a skirt on her climbs in the 1890s, a frightful scandal ensued, sparking public debate on whether women should even be allowed to attempt such activities. Despite the serious inequalities and various disadvantages, women pressed on and female climbing became more and more accepted. Kindly watch the full video for details and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and turn on post notification, you should also connect with us by following us across our social media pages through the links below; 
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