Women have been almost invisible in the history of mountaineering; their names are unknown, and their achievements are rarely recognized. However, women have also made their mark in alpine history. This richly illustrated book approaches women's mountaineering, attempting to bring to light some of the accomplishments of women in the mountains as well as their names. It primarily explores the question of who these early female climbers were, what social backgrounds they came from, and what roles they played in alpinism and climbing sports. What motivated them, and how did they express their passion for mountaineering? The documentation highlights the era of the pioneers from the beginnings in the 19th century to the early decades of the 20th century. Detailed portraits are dedicated to individual female climbers, such as Amelia Edwards, Lizzie Tuckett, and Hermine Tauscher G.