Hi Steph, just finished reading (twice) High Infatuation, thanks for the great time. I mean it. So much to tell and comment, but I must remember that the simplicity we both seek also means economy in words and computer time. I’m not a native speaker (Brasil) and I had to go looking for the meaning of ‘Infatuation’, [...]

Update to this story: we finished the silent auction last night, and received many generous bids. Thank you immensely to everyone who shared this post and sent in an offer!! The final bid came in over the actual retail cost. The check is going directly to Layton, and I know he will really appreciate it. [...]

Hi Steph. I saw this article on Yahoo! and came across your pic, rock climbing and I went, “How come we didn’t see her on 60 minutes?” I saw their bit about Alex Honnold … fabulous as well but they should do a bit about you as well. Thanks for all you’ve done to make [...]

So I just saw The Scene and loved that you were in it!! I follow your blog and have read your book – you are seriously inspiring. I’m in Provo, UT and we love going down to Moab to climb, and I love that it’s (a) home for you. It’s so nice to have a [...]

Steph, I just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks. We don’t know each other, and I’ll probably never have the privilege of ever actually meeting you. But on behalf of my 6 year old little girl, thanks for showing that girls can do “cool stuff” too. My 6 year old, Haleigh, is [...]

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 [...]

Steph, Kevin Reese also introduced me to climbing (I read this on your blog) – Icicle Creek Canyon near Leavenworth. I’ll never forget him laughing (supportively, of course) at my jittery calves. And, just in general, I’ll never forget him. He was a good friend. Anyway, I really liked reading your paragraph about him. I [...]

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 [...]

You may remember that we organized some fundraising to help Layton Kor, by auctioning off lots of gear and climbing days to raise money for his medical fund. Stewart Green has been the instigator and constant force in this effort, continuously getting signed photos, magazines, books and posters to keep the support going for Layton [...]

Hi Steph, whats up? Ok let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: yes, I will marry you. Glad we got that sorted, now lets get down to brass tacks: I am from Vancouver, BC and as such I have been climbing and riding around some pretty gnarly people in my life. [...]