Hilaree Nelson Read by Emily Harrington

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2023

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Hilaree Nelson was one of the most accomplished ski mountaineers ever. She made dozens of first descents from some of the highest peaks in the world and encouraged everyone who met her to revel in the adventures of life. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Emily Harrington. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	Imagine you're about to summit Lose, one of the most majestic and tallest mountain peaks in the world.
0:14.8	You've been climbing with your trusted team for almost a month, only stopping to eat or
0:21.0	sleep when you can.
0:23.3	The air is so cold and thin, you can barely breathe,
0:27.8	even with an oxygen mask.
0:31.2	Your limbs are shaking from exertion as you place one foot down on a shelf of thick glacial ice and then another foot.
0:42.0	And then... and then daybreaks.
0:43.0	Daybreaks.
0:46.0	The sun edges up from below,
0:49.0	turning the Himalayas, a shimmering gold color.
0:53.4	Your whole body feels like it's radiating
0:56.0	with the purest feelings of wonder, gratitude, and amazement.
1:01.6	With one last hoist you get yourself fully to the summit, gasping for joy.
1:09.0	Only this is just the beginning. a professional rock climber, mountaineer, and sport climbing champion.
1:24.0	And this is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
1:27.0	A fairy tale podcast about the real life rebel women who inspire us.
1:32.0	On this episode, Hillary Nelson, one of the most accomplished ski mountaineers ever.
1:38.0	Hillary was the captain of the North Face global athlete team and made dozens of first dissents from some of the highest peaks in the world.
1:46.0	Hillary was and will always be the mother of two boys, a daring adventurer, and an inspiration to us all.
2:01.0	On a snowy day in December 1972, Stanley and Robin Nelson welcomed their youngest child into the world.
2:09.0	Her name was Hillary Janet Nelson.
2:12.0	Hillary had three older siblings and was always up for an
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