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Overview
One of the most accomplished female climbers in the world affirms the joy in following your dreams and passions—and explores what it means to live a truly adventurous life.- A collection of vivid, intimate essays and prose poetry on the universal themes of life, love, friendship, personal empowerment, and more, told through a career in climbing
- 40 percent of these pieces debut for the first time in print
- Davis is a prominent athlete sponsored by Patagonia and Black Diamond
- Davis has been profiled in Outside, Sports Illustrated Adventure, and Sports Illustrated Woman
Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside—and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university life and pursuit of a law degree to become a “dirtbag climber,” living out of her grandmother’s hand-me-down Oldsmobile sedan. Today, by dint of courage and perseverance —and pushing aside the sometimes patronizing attitudes of male colleagues—she is not only renowned for her climbing prowess but makes a living at it.
Synopsis
One of the most accomplished female climbers in the world affirms the joy in following your dreams and passions—and explores what it means to live a truly adventurous life.
- A collection of vivid, intimate essays and prose poetry on the universal themes of life, love, friendship, personal empowerment, and more, told through a career in climbing
- 40 percent of these pieces debut for the first time in print
- Davis is a prominent athlete sponsored by Patagonia and Black Diamond
- Davis has been profiled in Outside, Sports Illustrated Adventure, and Sports Illustrated Woman
Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside—and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university life and pursuit of a law degree to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's hand-me-down Oldsmobile sedan. Today, by dint of courage and perseverance —and pushing aside the sometimes patronizing attitudes of male colleagues—she is not only renowned for her climbing prowess but makes a living at it.