Hey Steph!
Im at Auburn University in Alabama and saw the sharp end just about 3 hours ago after a class in my friends dorm room. The majority of the time I was watching, my jaw was on the floor when you came on. That was so sick of a solo climb, honestly just…..SO awesome. i [...]

Eiger Birds from steph davis on Vimeo.
Remember kids, don’t try this in the United States, “land of the free.” It’s illegal to fly from the cliffs in America’s National Parks.
Why? I really couldn’t tell you. But the law they use (aggressively) to persecute base jumping, a non-motorized, low-impact sport, is something that [...]

Hi,
So I’m 16 year old female climber from Northern New Hampshire. I just recently visited Joshua Tree and it was my first real trip climbing outside of New England, The trip was amazing and I really loved the desert even though I’m a total ski bum at heart. I go to this school In bethlehem [...]

Hey Steph,
I am not sure if you have had an experience like this, but you seem like you would be a likely source for some helpful advice. I took a 70 foot fall on Teewinot in the Teton Range 2 months ago, and luckily came away with only a concussion and a torn hamstring, in [...]

Hi Steph,
Im new to climbing and although not very good, I am loving the challenge
and the learning. Im emailing to say your blog is very inspirational and
thank you for that.
Regards,
Damon
Thanks for writing to me Damon! I hope you’re having a blast as the doors open….
All the best to you,
xxSteph

Hi Steph,
I have the honor of teaching a women’s climbing class at a local rock gym, and am wondering if you have any thoughts or insight about how to orient my lessons specific to women’s climbing. I’m excited about teaching a class with this emphasis, especially since a gal can’t take a pee in [...]

Happy New Year!

Thanks to all of you for donating to help Layton Kor in November and December. Through the help of Big City Mountaineers, our good friends and new nonprofit partner, we were able to get Layton’s site and fundraiser back up and running in November. The community support from everyone is helping [...]