About Me


I’m Steph Davis. I mostly live in Moab in a 1968 doublewide just off Main Street, which I have been refurbishing from top to bottom for the last 9 years, with a recent obsession emphasis on tiling.

The rest of the time I live in the back of my truck or in a tent.

I share my life with a rambunctious little dog named Cajun who was saved from starvation and abandonment near a cell tower in Montezuma Creek, a black cat named Mao (his suggestion) who decided to move in one day, and my wonderful husband Mario who migrated here from Quebec in order to base jump, fly planes, and look after all of us.

My main passions are climbing, vegan cooking, wingsuit flying, base jumping, running, yoga, writing and skate skiing. I’m also a big fan of tromping around the mountains, fixing things and gardening.

Above all, I love dogs, cats and all living creatures!
However, I have a policy of extreme respect for the personal space of reptiles and insects. (Like, we should regard each other with friendly feelings, but no physical contact.)

What I most want from life is the ability to learn and to be free :)

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    thanks!

  • Jaren Cooley

    I first saw “High Infatuation” in a used book store, while looking for a Costa Rica travel book. I honestly thought it was going to be about doing drugs from the title. I might have even laughed a little about the idea of a book about doing drugs. Nonetheless, I picked it up and I’m so thankful that I did. 

    When I bought your book I was just coming back from spending a semester in India and Nepal. I study architecture, but ever since I was an adolescent boy I’ve dreamed about joining the peace corps to help people, but my parents would always talk me out of it. When I went to Asia, it was part of a program that does community work and tries to break down the stereotypes that us American students build. We focused on working with people as equals. I had originally signed up for the trip on a whim because I was coming out of a bad relationship that left me in a depression and questioning who I was and what I believed in. I just knew that I needed to get off of campus and I didn’t care where I went. 

    Going to Asia really changed me. There is not 10 minutes that go by that I don’t think about the impact it has had on my life. Now, I question everything! I have learned how to put myself into both sides of the spectrum. I brought my experience home with me and it completely changed the way that I live my life. I started back to school this fall for my senior year. I had full intentions of going to graduate school in the fall of 2012 to continue my studies in architecture, but my focus was one architecture and humanity. I started to design with people in mind. I entered a project that I had done into a design competition and I noticed that mine was one of the only projects (out of 80) that showed any sort of cultural awareness for the context. This really opened my eyes.

    I thought back to your book. I read it over and over again. Your words made me again question myself. Why was I so adamant about being an architect? I had to ask myself if I was doing what I really enjoyed. I now HATED the individualistic society that was my studio. I hated the idea that everyone was missing the bigger picture. It occurred to me that people and life is more important than buildings and cool drawing and models. I couldn’t remember a time when I was happier than in India. I couldn’t remember a time when I felt more aware. I have never been so at touch with my mind. I could read a Pablo Neruda poem and understand it totally haha. 

    Your story was fuel to my fire. Even though the contexts were completely different, I was so inspired by your words, your stories, your strength. This sounds strange, but your words always remind me of my time in Asia. They remind me of what it was like to be completely aware of everything around me, not just physically, but spiritually as well. Your book has done so much to inspire me to know my strengths, know myself. Through your words, I was able to find the strength to question my life goals. I stopped applying to graduate school. I found the strength to break what was in motion, and question if I was headed in the right direction or not.  Through all of my questioning, I have found one constant. I love to help people. I love to spread awareness about global issues. Now I’m applying to the peace corps and other volunteer opportunities. This is a long story just to say this, but it took me a long time to find the strength to tell myself this is what I really need to be doing with my life. 

    Meanwhile my friends are getting married and comparing their starting salaries or which grad school they are applying to. I’m talking about how I aspire to go live in a developing country with no provisions. I honestly can’t think of any place I would rather be than using my capabilities to  help people. Your book reminds me everyday what it is like to break societal expectations and aspire to do what I love. If ever I have doubts, I find courage in your words. I have recommended your book to pretty much everyone I know. I have even taken up indoor rock climbing haha. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank your writing, thank you for sharing your journey to find who you are. It has certainly inspired me. I have to say that you are my personal hero. Thank you.

  • James

    Steph,
    I have been a fan for years.  When I started climbing I printed out an article you wrote about crack climbing, brought it into the gym, and proceeded to mow up and down every crack they had in there, hungering for more.  I have booked several trips to Indian Creek but work has always come up – I freelance and take it when I get it.

    Well, I’ve seperated one shoulder and torn the rotator cuff in the other and rehabbing them has proven exceptionally slow.  Any tips I can possibly use so I can return to crack climbing before I’m eligible for Social Security?

    xo
    James
    p.s. been skydiving but only as a means to base jump.  It’s kinda like climbing, I always need a good partner I can trust if I want to life to play another day.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    sorry to hear about your shoulders! :( :( the only thing I know about shoulder rehab is that it’s not easy. i suggest going to a good surgeon and pt, and doing whatever they tell you….

  • becky davis

    ur an inspiration…if more ppl could live simple and enjoy life like u

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    thanks becky!

  • Christo

    Suppose you heard about the American that took a dive into ICU from Table Mountain in South Africa? Base jumping definately not for the faint-hearted. Would you be interested to post some of your stories and adventures on our website’s forum - http://www.leeulekker.com? Our main focus is Adventure & Sport in South Africa and neighbouring states but obviously – everyone needs to stay, travel, eat, get equipment, repair etc, thus we cover a wide range of categories. Best for 2012.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    I did hear about Jeb’s accident, and am really hoping he has a full and fast recovery :(

  • sozzie

    as a newbie to rock climbing and a new jersey girl born and raised, i have found rock climbing to be my new passion/escape.  it is so refreshing to find inspiring women such as yourself to help guide us new comers along.  Thank you! :)

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    thanks for visiting !

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Anuj-Sethi/100001007838309 Anuj Sethi

    its realy good and fortunate enough to find someone whose very passionate with natures….  i realy appreciate and i even find it very inspiring by all the adventuring stuffs u do….

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    Thanks Anuj :)

  • Vectravi

    John from Ireland…..I feel sick just lookin’ at the pictures !!!!  Go gurl :)

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    :) Thanks John

  • Eileen

    I LIKE this site. I have been concerned about the eden soy milk I drink, because of the plastic lined boxes it comes in, WHERE’s the glass option?? And when I finally googled my concern this morning, your site came up in the first page. YES! Haven’t read it — just scanned — need to go workout — however I will read it, and learn to make my own if necessary. I love the soy  shakes at night, cocoa powder, honey, pure water ice cubes, seasalt, vanilla, with plain unsweetened edensoy milk, which claims to not be gmo/gme, as most soy products are now. Watch “The World According to Monsanto” at http://www.topdocumentaryfilms.com  under environment, film # 65 if you haven’t seen it yet. Scary evil male (sorry, probably true and I love men) acts of really violent work to OWN the seeds on earth. Very corrupt. Thanks for this site. I am impressed.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    I do like the edensoy brand: but I like making my own better :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Andrew-Schigelone/1346627352 Andrew Schigelone

    Just stumbled upon this page from a Google Search…I don’t know you but you seem like an awesome individual.  Something that I strive to be, being a Boy Scout in my teens, I’ve become very passionate about the outdoors, but really have been able to expand on that since I’ve gotten older.  A backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park got me addicted, and I’m driving off to climb a few mountains in Colorado next week!!  Eventually I’d like to take up climbing and more intense mountaineering.  Reading through your page has inspired me to not let this goal leave my sight.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    Thank you Andrew!

  • Chris Bryant

    Very cool lady =0)

  • Pamellia

    Well are you just a cutie!!  Your home looks beautiful.  I would have never guessed it’s a double wide.  What sort of writing do you do.  How do you find the time and energy to do every thing.  Awww to be young…:-)

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    :) thank you! energy I have, time I try to steal…. :)

  • Mark

    What is your greatest  fear?

  • Mark

    You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    not being free.

  • Xjools

    You are so cool!

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    thank you :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/stephen.mcghee.3 Stephen McGhee

    I love your huge sense of adventure and your clarity about your life. I am refreshed having met you and looked over your photos. Keep living large and be happy.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    thanks Stephen :)

  • Martin_m_clark

    So what do you do for a living?

  • http://www.facebook.com/jdjamiarov Jivko Djamiarov

    Hi Steph. Thumbs up from Bulgaria. I am vegan since 6 years and now my new passion is trekking and mountain climbing. I a total beginner still, but i hava a lot of passion to do it :-)

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    Hello! That is great :)

  • gujjurazak

    I appreciate you and your lifestyle and am inspired by it.. I am from India.. and very passionate about bouldering.. :)

  • mojtaba

    hi, what a lovely lifestyle u have !

  • Pyromate

    Hi Steph, great site and pics. You have got me thinking about starting climbing back up. I’m a pyro from Australia. Keep it real.

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    Thanks!

  • jane

    Can I ask how do you survive financially? Do you work?

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    hello Jane, I have several great sponsors–I am a professional athlete (you can see all their links on the home page). I also write and do some corporate speaking.

  • NatWhite

    Hi Steph, just finished reading “Learning to Fly” and I must say, I was a little bummed when I finished it because I really enjoyed it!!. I wished I hadn’t read it so quickly!! I don’t often read books and yours was recommended to me by a good friend of mine here in Squamish. You are a huge inspiration to us female climbers and love hearing your stories!! Hope you’re well and hopefully bump into you if you’re ever up this way :)

    Nat

  • http://www.highinfatuation.com steph davis

    Thanks Nat, I appreciate it!