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“I can't understand why men make all this fuss about Everest-it's only a mountain.”

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Junko Tabei was a Japanese mountaineer who made history by becoming the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 16, 1975. Born on September 22, 1939, and passing away on October 20, 2016, Tabei was a trailblazer for women in the field of mountaineering, inspiring many with her achievements and perseverance. more

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