Arlene Blum

Arlene Blum
Arlene Blum at a 1977 fundraiser in Berkeley, CA, for her 1978 climbing expedition
Born (1945-03-01) March 1, 1945 (age 79)
EducationReed College, BA
University of California, Berkeley, PhD
Occupation(s)Mountaineer, writer,
Environmental health scientist
Known forLeading first American and also all-woman ascent of Annapurna
Environmental health research
Notable workAnnapurna: A Woman's Place
Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life
Children1
Websitehttp://www.arleneblum.com

Arlene Blum (born March 1, 1945[1]) is an American mountaineer, writer, and environmental health scientist. She is best known for leading the first successful American ascent of Annapurna (I), a climb that was also an all-woman ascent. She led the first all-woman ascent of Denali ("Denali Damsels" expedition), and was the first American woman to attempt Mount Everest.[2] She is executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute,[3] an organization of scientists who develop and communicate peer-reviewed research to develop innovative solutions to reduce the use of toxic chemicals.[1]

  1. ^ Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life, page 344 Chapter 24
  2. ^ Blum, Arlene. Personal Interview. December 5, 2009.
  3. ^ "Our People - Green Science Policy Institute". greensciencepolicy.org. Retrieved October 8, 2024.