First ascent of Everest (female)

Junko Tabei (Japan, b. 22 Sep 1939, d. 20 October 2016) reached the summit of Everest on 16 May 1975.

Since her historic climb Tabei also became the first woman to climb the 'Seven Summits' (the highest mountains on each continent) and has conquered over 70 other major mountains around the world. Concerned about the environmental impact of climbing expeditions on Everest and other mountains, she now directs the Himalayan Adventure Trust of Japan, an organisation dedicated to the protection of these environments.