Arlene Blum | |
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 Arlene Blum at a 1977 fundraiser in Berkeley, CA, for her 1978 climbing expedition | |
| Born | March 1, 1945 Davenport, Iowa, US |
| Education | Reed College, BA University of California, Berkeley, PhD |
| Occupation(s) | Mountaineer, writer, Environmental health scientist |
| Known for | Leading first American and also all-woman ascent of Annapurna Environmental health research |
| Notable work | Annapurna: A Woman's Place Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | http://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]
- ^ Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life, page 344 Chapter 24
- ^ Blum, Arlene. Personal Interview. December 5, 2009.
- ^ "Our People - Green Science Policy Institute". greensciencepolicy.org. Retrieved October 8, 2024.