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Aloha

Hi Steph, I just wanted to say I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your book to me here on the big island of Hawaii. I’m a climber and kayaker from Santa Cruz, CA who took a chance after graduating from college and is now working out here on the big island for the winter [...]

Moab

I was just out in Moab during Thanksgiving. I spent four days alone hiking, reflecting,and thinking about your words about simple living and it’s all starting to make sense to me.I have great admiration for you and how you have chosen to live your life; just thought I would let you know. Kind Regards, Chris [...]

Good For Dogs

Good For Dogs

Hey Steph my wife and I were in Moab last Thanksgiving for the first time and fell in love with it. Our plan is to ditch family again and spend a week in Moab again. We did a lot in 1 week last year in the parks, etc… We wanted to know if you had [...]

Racking Tips for Crack Climbing

Yes, it is that most awesome time of year, crack season!!! Most of us have a preferred racking style, even down to which way we clip the draws on gear loops (I always clip mine with gate facing out). When climbing cracks, having a consistent, good racking system can make the difference between cruising and [...]

From Afghanistan to Castleton!

From Afghanistan to Castleton!

A year ago I received a handwritten letter and photo from a UK soldier stationed in Afghanistan. In the photo, he was sitting on some rocks reading a copy of High Infatuation, which was pretty amazing to me! I was very worried about him…not everyone comes home safe from service. I sent him some posters [...]

Moab Happenings!

Moab Happenings!

Basically everything is going on here in Moab in the next few weeks….and fall has come with perfect temperatures for everything! Climbers, come to the Indian Creek clean up and party hosted by Friends of Indian Creek on September 24. Everyone is meeting at the Donnelly Canyon parking lot in the morning, and working at [...]

Salut de France!

Hi ! Just watched a program on French TV ! What a wonderful life is yours! Living your passion in such a paradise! Sharing love and passion with your man in the middle of nature… Belive me… I am dreaming my eyes open.. Wish I could be determined as you bot are! Cheers! Florent somewhere [...]

Moablandia!

Moablandia!

It’s true that the Moab desert is a land of extremes. It’s also true that after 16 years of calling it home I love this land more than ever. As soon as May arrives, the Moab locals are in a state of near panic that summer is about to strike–except for the river rafters and [...]

Expedition Impossible?

Expedition Impossible?

Hey Girl! What’s up with ABC.com using your picture in their ad for Expedition Impossible? If you go to their home page, I swear that’s you climbing an Indian Creek splitter. Are you involved with that TV show or are they hijacking your likeness? I was excited at first. Thought there might be a TV [...]

How to Build a Super Space Efficient Climbing Wall

How to Build a Super Space Efficient Climbing Wall

My friend Ben lived in Moab for a season working as a skydiving tandem master. Now he’s working at a dropzone in the midwest, missing our climbing and base jumping adventures. Never one to be daunted by adversity, he decided to build a climbing wall inside the 5th wheel trailer he is living in, and [...]

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