Heres a link from the Red Bull website, for anyone whose interested in the gender issues surrounding mountaineering. A 22 yr old female just attempted to climb the North Face of the Eiger. She’s the first female to ascend this particular route on the North Face, and describes why it is so important. Enjoy!

http://www.redbull.com/us/en/adventure/stories/1331746365694/sasha-digiulian-climbs-eiger-interview?wtk=us000028&linkId=22051896