Michael Meadows heritage talk
Pioneering women who shaped Queensland’s climbing culture | 6 Mar | Bankfoot House
Celebrate International Women's Day with Michael Meadows as he highlights the pioneering women who shaped Queensland’s climbing culture.
Join climber, historian, and storyteller Michael Meadows for a compelling journey into the remarkable—yet often overlooked—role of women in the early decades of Glass House Mountains climbing. Hear the inspiring story of the Clark Sisters, who cycled from New Farm to Bankfoot House around 1912 for weekend climbing adventures, embodying independence, determination, and a hunger for challenge. Their experiences, alongside women like the Dimes Sisters, reveal how these early climbers used the mountains as spaces of freedom, exploration, and self determination at a time when outdoor pursuits were largely male dominated.
Through these vivid narratives, Meadows uncovers how women shaped Queensland’s climbing culture—building communities, documenting their own ascents, and quietly pushing social boundaries on the region’s peaks.
Afterwards, enjoy the exhibition featuring original photographs of the Clark Sisters, offering a rare glimpse into this extraordinary chapter of local history.
| Location | Date and time | Registration |
| Bankfoot House | Friday 6 March, 10-11am | Register |
Free. Registration essential. Includes morning tea. All welcome.
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