Junko Tabei – Have you heard of her? A woman largely hidden in the shadows of history, a quiet yet fierce icon in the mountaineering world.

Though her name is unfamiliar to many, her legacy is profound. From a frail infant in post-war Japan to becoming the first woman to summit Mount Everest, Junko's journey is one of quiet determination and groundbreaking achievement. In this talk, Jo Bradshaw will delve into Junko's life—her resilience, her pioneering climbs, and the powerful example she set for generations of women and men in the mountains and beyond.

^{Junko Tabei photographed by Jaan Künnap and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.}

^{Jo Bradshaw}

The talk will be held at the Alpine Club's premises at 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF from 7PM on 25 November 2025.

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There is no official charge for entry, but we do ask non-members to make a small contribution towards the continued running of the lectures if they are able.