Lise Wortley: British explorer short film 'Bride of Mount Blanc'

EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN CLIMBING IN A WOOL DRESS

Lise Wortley @woman_with_altitude is an adventurer, speaker and writer who celebrates & retraces pioneering women adventurers in her journeys. Known from Alone (Channel 4) and Woman’s Hour (BBC) Portrayed by Grace T.S.P in a short film that talks about women in adventure spaces & the role of outdoors in improving mental health while climbing Mont Blanc in a bonnet and wool dress.

BRIDE OF MOUNT BLANC

'The Bride of Mont Blanc' follows adventurer Elise Wortley as she climbs Mont Blanc in a bid to recreate the first female ascent of the mountain by Henriette D'Angeville, with only the gear and clothing that was available to her then in 1838. Working on the film was a crew comprised entirely of women.