HELLO!

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I'm adventurer Elise Wortley, and with an all-female team in tow, I'm on a journey bringing to life the incredible stories of history's forgotten women adventurers, by literally walking in their footsteps, re-creating their expeditions using only what was available to them at the time. Throughout history, women adventurers and explorers have been overshadowed by their male counterparts. This project seeks to highlight these ground-breaking women's stories and achievements, while challenging traditional narratives of adventurers being fearless and male, and supporting women who work in the outdoor space today. I'm currently planning my biggest adventure yet, to climb Mont Blanc in 1800s clothing...yes, including bloomers. You can read more about me here.​

Woman with Altitude is a community project dedicated to empowering people through the stories of pioneering women adventurers, as well as aiming to:

• Inspire women and girls across the world who don't see themselves represented in the outdoors.

• Support women who work in the adventure space, from mountain guides to film makers.

• Explore the challenges women face through clothing, throughout history and today.

• Shine a light on inspiring women who have been overlooked or written out of history.

• Highlight the increasing levels of anxiety in young women and girls in the UK, and how nature can help us heal. 

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