(This story was originally written and recorded for Retrocast 39, released on January 14, 2026.)
For Christmas this year, we had a small gathering, which included my niece Sierra, who lives out in Denver.
After dinner, Sierra thanked me for helping her do some research on an article that she recently wrote for the American Alpine Club, titled Foremothers: The Story Behind the Four Women Who Helped Found the American Alpine Club. It’s about four women who were integral to the establishment of the organization…