First Females Podcast
Launching in May 2025 - a podcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first female ascent of Mount Everest and recognising women in mountaineering.
Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top; it is the willpower that is most important
- Junko Tabei
In 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
Over the past 50 years, almost 900 women have followed in her footsteps, defying cultural and physical barriers to reach the world's top.
Very few people have heard of Junko Tabei. The First Females Podcast is being made to shine a spotlight on her remarkable achievement and to celebrate the incredible stories of women from around the world who were the first from their countries to reach the summit of Everest.
In her interviews with female Everest summiteers from around the world, Tori will bring her unique perspective and firsthand experience to the conversation to inspire future generations of women to dream big, climb higher, and break barriers in their own lives.
The podcast is being made in Wales with support from Huw James, a science presenter and filmmaker from Caerphilly, and Bethan Lee from Cardiff who will be supporting with the planning and coordination of the project.
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Following in her footsteps - Yala Peak Trek
As part of the 50th anniversary year, Tori will also be embarking on a special expedition to Nepal together with fellow Everest summiteer Jo Bradshaw, specialist adventure travel company Adventurous Ewe and a group of incredible women.
Yala Peak was climbed by Junko Tabei in 1977. The Yala Peak Trek will be a celebration of women in adventure and a chance to walk in her footsteps. The trek will take Tori into the heart of Nepal’s Langtang Valley, where the group will share stories and reflect on how far we’ve come since Tabei’s ascent. It’s not just about climbing a peak; it’s about honouring the trailblazers who made this path possible and inspiring others to keep pushing their limits.
Tori will produce a special podcast episode from the Yala Peak Expedition transporting listeners to the mountain trails and summits of Nepal, as well as capturing the experiences of the team.
Artwork by Tomas Bjerkan - 3rd Undergraduate Design Student, York St John University
Would you like to get involved?
Tori would love to work with sponsors who share her motivation for shining a spotlight on women’s achievements within mountaineering and beyond.
If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, get in touch!
