Hey Steph, Was wondering if you might be able to assist me? I’m looking to write a proposal for an expedition grant and haven’t had much luck in finding templates or examples. Would you happen to know of any webpages that could provide me with this information? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Doug  [...]

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 [...]

Hi! I checked out The Buzzoutroom music stream after seeing you write about it on your site a few days ago and I have to say, that is some awesome music! From an aspiring climber that just did his first trad leads this weekend, Cheers! Jarrod Hi Jarrod, It’s hard to imagine life without the [...]

Hi Steph, I’m taking a job that will have me moving every year, so I’m thinking of building myself a tiny house (http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/ for inspiration) on a trailer to move around with me. I’m young (21) and a civil engineer by training so I’m drawing up the plans and building the house myself, but I’ve [...]

Buenos dias No se si habla españool, pero bueno yo le pregunto. Llevo 20 años escalando y a dia de hoy mi máximo reto es conseguir escalar fluido y sin pensar en la caída. Mi visión es focalizada hacia la caída en todo momento, llegando incluso a impedir que siga escalando. He probado de todo [...]

Hi Steph, First of all, I’m sure you’ve heard a lot that your very inspiring with you attitude towards climbing, life and yourself. That is why I hope you get time to read this yourself because it would be nice to hear your feedback on what may seem a very silly girly question. For a [...]

Hi Steph, I have just found your blog recently and absolutely love and draw all kinds of inspiration from the varied and diverse posts you have. From climbing tips, recipes, home gym installations, injuries, to good old genuine life advice. Whenever I read you posts or responses I feel as if I’m amongst friends, so [...]

Dear Steph: I read your book with complete fascination. Your thoughts on living simply, working hard and with focus, being outside and living life on your own terms resonated with me. I’m hoping you can give me some perspective on rediscovering yourself after a relationship ends. I left my fiancé just days before our wedding. [...]

Hi Steph, I’m emailing from Alabama that just got wrecked by tornadoes last week. We need help getting tents and rain gear here. At places where the photos were taken, people are sleeping outside, on the ground, and in houses with trees though them. We have rain (plus a cool front) hitting the area again. [...]

Steph, is it too late for a 52 year old guy, in good shape, to begin to climb? What are the limitations? Charles Hi Charles, My friend Lee Sheftel is one of my greatest climbing inspirations. He’s over 60, and he has been climbing at Rifle for over twenty years. Lee redpointed his first 14a [...]