After rescue, spotlight on 2 mountaineers

Michelle Theresa Dvorak and Fay Jane Manners, who were rescued Sunday morning have registered significant milestones in their alpine quests, successfully scaling some of the world's most challenging peaks. Dvorak, an American climber from Issaquah, Washington, is also a PhD student in climate science and a teaching assistant at the University of Washington. She has summited numerous peaks across the US and frequently shares her adventures on social media. "It's always about pushing myself beyond my limits, both in science and in the mountains," she said, reflecting on her dual passion for academics and climbing.Manners, a British professional alpinist from Bedford who now lives in Chamonix, France, has also conquered some of the world's most formidable peaks, including Mont Blanc, the Eiger, and Trango-II in Pakistan. She splits her time between ski mountaineering and alpine climbing, and advocates for women to take up the sport. "I want to influence girls to go from indoor climbing to the outdoors," she said.In 2022, the woman made headlines when they became the first female team of the season to successfully ascend Denali's Cassin Ridge in Alaska, one of the most technically demanding routes in the world. They also climbed Bacon and Eggs on Mini-Mini-Moonflower during the same expedition. Speaking about the experience, Manners further said that , "It was a combination of experience, determination and teamwork that got us to the summit."
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