19-05-2025
I climbed Mont Blanc wearing only vintage clothes
In full period dress, Elise Wortley follows in the footsteps of pioneering female adventurers of yesteryear. We follow Elise as she embarks on an anthology of quests, from walking through the kingdom of Sikkim in the Himalayas, overcoming the wilds of Scotland and attempting to scale Mt Blanc in a bonnet. Elise's commitment to unheralded stories of female pioneers is inspiring, as is her dedication to vintage fashion. Expedition tells the stories of individuals stepping out of the rhythms of everyday life, to embark on incredible adventures across the globe.
Executive producer: Jon EastmanSeries producer-director: Alex EmanuelExpedition footage: Women with AltitudeEditor: Tom StokesProduction manager: Sarah BarnesProduction coordinator: Issi Lloyd-WaiteGFX and design: Gianluca AllaArchive: Getty ImagesDevelopment producer: Min