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Arlene Blum Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. The Mountaineers, 300 Third Ave West, Seattle Tickets: $8 Mountaineers/$10 General Public Best known for leading the first American—and all-women’s - ascent of Annapurna I, considered one of the world’s most dangerous and difficult mountains, Blum also led the first women’s team up Denali; was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest; and has played a leading role in more than 20 mountaineering expeditions worldwide. She made the first traverse of the Great Himalaya Range of Bhutan, Nepal and India (2,000 miles over 9 months) and hiked the length of the European Alps with her baby daughter on her back. Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life will take you to some of the most extreme and exquisite places on the planet, sharing the exhilaration, toil, and danger of climbing high. Blum also relates the story of her scientific career, which, like her mountaineering, challenged gender stereotypes and was filled with singular accomplishments, including the banning of two cancer-causing chemicals and the initiation of an important area of biophysical research. Don’t miss this rare Northwest appearance by one of climbing’s legendary figures. Tickets and information are available through The Mountaineers or by calling 206-284-6310.