Thanks for the inspiration. Obviously she lived a very rich life. A person like that makes me want to work harder to achieve my goals. She must have been a great person to be around.
It's not a far time when I begin to climb. i know here with "My Vertical Universe" book.
Salute to her n all lost mountaineers.
A good sample for a newbies like me ;)
I've always been impressed by the Polish (modern) tradition of mountaineering/climbing. Many outside the climbing community are unaware of the accomplishments of Polish climbers.
Wanda Rutkiewicz had an incredible resume and it saddens me that she passed on.
I thought this was a very inspiring story for women mountaineers and those of us interested in mountaineering. She began climbing during a time when there was still a lot of sexism and she obviously didn't let that slow her down! I also liked what she said about relationships and how men never "created her." Times have changed but women still face unique challenges. However without women like her we wouldn't be where we are today. May she rest in peace.
KathyW - May 19, 2008 9:06 am - Voted 10/10
ThanksThank you for writing about Wanda Rutkiewicz - a climber that we should not forget.
Ivona - May 19, 2008 12:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ThanksThat was one of my aims;)
thanks for voting!
greetings
Iwona
Rob Ricks - May 19, 2008 11:54 am - Voted 10/10
Very humblingThanks for the inspiration. Obviously she lived a very rich life. A person like that makes me want to work harder to achieve my goals. She must have been a great person to be around.
Ivona - May 19, 2008 12:25 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very humblingI recommend you books about her.Wanda was really amazing person.
Thanks for your kind comment
Greetings
Iwona
filova - May 19, 2008 1:50 pm - Hasn't voted
nicethanks Ivona, when I was child and started with my mouteineering, she was my idol.
Ivona - May 19, 2008 3:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: niceYou're welcome! I'm glad to hear it.She is still my idol as well...and will be forever!
Charles - May 19, 2008 4:53 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks for that!Cheers
Charles
Ivona - May 19, 2008 5:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks for that!I'm glad you like it.
thanks for your vote!
greetings
Iwona
fossana - May 20, 2008 4:49 pm - Voted 10/10
great pieceThank you for putting this together. Wanda's accomplishments are most worthy of celebration (as is her Zeit Magazin quote).
Ivona - May 21, 2008 3:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: great piecethanks for Your comment!
neghafi - May 21, 2008 3:49 pm - Hasn't voted
NiceIt's not a far time when I begin to climb. i know here with "My Vertical Universe" book.
Salute to her n all lost mountaineers.
A good sample for a newbies like me ;)
Ivona - May 21, 2008 4:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nicethanks for your vote
greetings
Iwona
paulrichard10 - May 21, 2008 4:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Unsung ClimbersI've always been impressed by the Polish (modern) tradition of mountaineering/climbing. Many outside the climbing community are unaware of the accomplishments of Polish climbers.
Wanda Rutkiewicz had an incredible resume and it saddens me that she passed on.
Ivona - May 22, 2008 10:22 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Unsung Climbersthanks for Your compliments!
reinhard2 - May 22, 2008 3:26 pm - Voted 10/10
So many good comments- I can only line up with the best of them!
Ivona - May 22, 2008 5:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: So many good commentsI'm glad you like it and that I could present Wanda,one of the most wonderful woman in climbing world.
chel3178 - May 31, 2008 10:11 pm - Voted 9/10
Very Inspiring!I thought this was a very inspiring story for women mountaineers and those of us interested in mountaineering. She began climbing during a time when there was still a lot of sexism and she obviously didn't let that slow her down! I also liked what she said about relationships and how men never "created her." Times have changed but women still face unique challenges. However without women like her we wouldn't be where we are today. May she rest in peace.
Kerstin - Oct 12, 2008 11:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Thank youfor creating this page about a great mountaineer. Has anyone here read the book about her called "A Caravan of Dreams"? I'd highly recommend it.
Ivona - Oct 13, 2008 10:58 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Thank youI'm glad to hear so many warm comments.Personally I read this book twice with great passion every time.Wanda is close to my heart!
Thank you Kerstin
runawayreignbow - Oct 20, 2008 8:50 am - Voted 10/10
Rest in peacewhat a loss, what an amazing woman and a true inspiration.