Archive for the 'Free Soloing' Category

23 Dec

The Sharp End

Steph,
Just saw Sharp End tonight. Wow. Your segment was pretty rad and
utterly inspiring! My friend mentioned you made that climb twice
because you wanted to conquer the fear you experienced the first time.
Have you always been of that sort of mindset? If you have, how does it
translate to other areas of your life?
Also, I really liked [...]

12 Dec

Kendal Film Festival

Hi Steph.
Just a quick email to congratulate you on your performance at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival on Sunday. It was very inspiring to see a lady who climbs at the very highest levels talk about more than just the technical performance or the ethics of grading.

07 Oct

Talking About Fears

hi steph, i’m amazed to read you never get scared during a skydive. the best i ever managed is to only get anxious. obviously you are incredibly bold, given the standard you solo climb at & the fact you BASE jump as well as skydive. have you always been bold or is it something you [...]

24 Aug

Talking About Music

Divers (The Funky Lowlive’s Low Immersion Dub) Boozoo Bajou

Hi Steph,
First of all, I just wanted to say that I think you are totally inspirational and engaging - I’ve found reading your site more compelling and insightful as a male climber than most things I’ve read written by male climbers. It’s really refreshing to listen [...]