Annapurna A Woman's Place Author:Arlene Blum In 1978, 13 women set out to climb Annapurna I in the Nepal Himalaya, achieving the first ascent of the world's 10th highest mountain by an American and by a woman. By proving that women had the skill, strength, and courage necessary to make this difficult and dangerous climb, the 1978 Women's Himalayan Expedition's accomplishment ha... more »d a positive impact around the world, changing perceptions about women's abilities in sports and other arenas.« less