“The first essentials for a mountaineer are a good heart, a good pair of lungs, and a good pair of legs.”

Annie Smith Peck

AP

About Annie Smith Peck

Mountaineer American

Annie Smith Peck was a pioneering American mountaineer, scholar, and suffragist who challenged gender conventions of her time. She gained international fame for her numerous ascents in the Andes, including being the...

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