Emily Ankers on Climbing
Emily Ankers talks to Katie about her research on women's experience of rock climbing from both a historical and sociological point of view. Emily is a postgraduate researcher, having completed her Masters by Research in 2020 titled 'Everyday' Women's Experiences of Rock Climbing (1970-2020) at Leeds Beckett University. Her research investigated how women's experiences of climbing have changed over time. She is now in the process of applying for a PhD to build on her findings. She is also Co-Founder and Editor of Beta Magazine, an outdoors and climbing magazine focused on the female experience but inclusive of all and Co-Network Coordinator of the Women in Climbing and Mountaineering (WiCaM) Network. Their aim is to connect researchers, industry professionals and anyone who has an interest.