About Sharon Wood
Born 1957. Sharon Wood is a Canadian mountaineer and romanist.
Sharon Adele Wood (born May 18, 1957), a Canadian mountaineer and guide, was the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 20, 1986.
She climbed via the new route of the west shoulder from the Rongbuk Glacier; with Dwayne Congdon and without Sherpa assistance. She is considered an important female mountaineer in climbing history.
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Who is Sharon Wood?
Canadian mountaineer
When was Sharon Wood born?
Sharon Wood was born on 18 May 1957 in Halifax.
What is Sharon Wood's occupation?
Sharon Wood is a mountaineer and romanist.
What nationality is Sharon Wood?
Sharon Wood is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sharon Wood. https://biography.guide/sharon-wood/
MLA: "Sharon Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sharon-wood/.
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