I read Gwen Moffat's autobiography - SPACE BELOW MY FEET - decades ago. As Britain's first female mountain guide, she was breaking all kinds of barriers, but ultimately it was a good read because it offered another lens to view the history of our sport. Not sure where this film can be viewed, but I will keep my eyes open and let you know.
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