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Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who believes in pushing the limits. Barbara recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole. Why did she do it? How did she do it? Tune in now.

Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.

Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.

We've just learned that one of our favorite explorers is ready her next adventure! 79-year-old cancer survivor Barbara Hillary is heading to the South Pole in her quest to become the first African-American woman to reach both poles.

The first American woman to conquer Mt. Everest has a message of hope and determination for anyone seeking to improve their life.

Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.

Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.