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Jeannette McGill: Everest at 52, Leadership at Altitude & The Truth Above 8,000m

Tough Girl Podcast by Sarah Williams

Jun 9, 202646:51Society & Culture

Jeannette McGill is a seasoned mountaineer and executive leader who, at 52, became the oldest South African woman to summit Everest in May 2025. With more than 30 years of global climbing experience—including leading exp...

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