The 2007 Stanton/Anthony Conversations-
Daring the Impossible: Strong Women Take on the World

Ann Bancroft

Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams.

Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments.

Visit the Ann Bancroft Foundation's website.

Carol Stone White

Carol Stone White authored Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons, published by the Adirondack Mountain Club in 2002, and Women with Altitude: Challenging the Adirondack High Peaks in Winter, published by North Country Books in 2005.  She is completing two hiking anthologies, Catskill Mountain Quests and Adirondack Mountain Quests, to be published by Black Dome Press in 2008.  Carol and her husband David edit Catskill Trails, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s comprehensive guide to the region.  She is Vice President of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers organization and conservation chair of the Catskill 3500 Club. 

The Whites hike year round throughout the Northeast, having completed climbs of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks in winter in 1997 and New Hampshire’s 48 High Peaks in winter in 2006.  High Peaks are those exceeding 4,000 feet.  They are members of the 111ers of Northeastern USA, climbers of the region’s highest peaks.  They climbed eight 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado and enjoy exploring the nation’s National Parks.  They participate in trail maintenance projects and like to leave the forests more pristine than when they found them.

Visit Carol's website or click here for more information about her book, Women with Altitude.