I Climbed Mont Blanc As A 19th Century Feminist Icon

In full period dress, Elise Wortley follows in the footsteps of pioneering female adventurers of yesteryear. We follow Elise as she embarks on an anthology of quests, from walking through the kingdom of Sikkim in the Himalayas, overcoming the wilds of Scotland and attempting to scale Mt Blanc in a bonnet. Elise’s commitment to unheralded stories of female pioneers is inspiring, as is her dedication to vintage fashion. Expedition tells the stories of individuals stepping out of the rhythms of everyday life, to embark on incredible adventures across the globe. #EliseWortley #WomenExplorers #FeministIcons Follow Elise on https://www.instagram.com/woman_with_altitude?igsh=NThpbmg0Z2tscjVi Executive Producer: Jon Eastman Series Producer-Director: Alex Emanuel Expedition Footage: Women with Altitude Editor: Tom Stokes Production Manager: Sarah Barnes Production Coordinator: Issi Lloyd-Waite Development Producer: Min Sett Hein Development Executive: Ameenah Taher GFX and Design: Gianluca Alla Archive: Getty Images