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Why We Climb is a celebration, in word and image, of those aspects of the climbing life that are most universal, meaningful, and long lasting— the strong connection to partners and nature; the physical and mental mastery required (and how to achieve it); the rewards of exploring oneself and the world through climbing. Through interviews with some of North America’s most notable climbers the book undertakes a quest to find the soul of climbing— asking what compels men and women to dedicate their lives to the challenges and deprivations of living in a vertical world? What are the sacrifices and what are the rewards? And most importantly, can the lessons learned on cliff faces, frozen waterfalls, and alpine peaks— lessons of respect, discipline, commitment, humility and simplicity—be brought home and used to benefit society as a whole?

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A celebration of feminine beauty, athleticism, wisdom, and skill—Women Who Dare profiles twenty of America's most inspiring women climbers ranging from legends like Lynn Hill to the rising stars of today. The book is both inspirational and aspirational — as each climber tells her story in her own words, highlighting her personal challenges, accomplishments, and philosophy, as well as providing readers with practical how-to suggestions on maximizing not only their own potential in climbing but in life. The profiles are complemented by stunning color photographs by leading adventure photojournalist Chris Noble. Forewords by leading women climbers Steph Davis and Sasha DiGiulian round out the package!Featured climbers:Lynn HillSasha DiGiulianEmily HarringtonLisa HathawaySteph DavisKitty CalhounRobyn Erbesfield-RaboutouAlex PuccioLisa RandsBeth RoddenAngie PayneAlison OsiusLauren Lee McCormickMadaleine SorkinKate RutherfordJacinda (JC) HunterNancy FeaginBrittany GriffithElaina Arenz SmithDawn Glanc

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