Tributes have been pouring in for renowned US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, who died while attempting to ski down Mount Manaslu in the Himalayas. The 49-year-old was regarded as one of the most talented mountaineers of her generation, carrying out more than 40 expeditions in 16 countries. She was the first woman to climb both the world's highest mountain, Everest, and Lhotse, which is adjacent, in a single 24-hour period. Fellow climbers have been remembering the mother of two as a trailblazing adventurer, who paved the way for other women mountaineers. Swipe to find out why Hilaree was an inspiration to others. Photo credits: North Face/Getty Images #HilareeNelson #Climbing #Mountaineering