Women Who Dare: North America’s Most Inspiring Women Climbers
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North America’s Most Inspiring Women Climbers
“This book offers an inspiring look at the world of female climbing, capturing the heart of the sport from a perspective not fully explored before—that of the women climbers themselves. Working with Chris Noble on this project was an absolute pleasure. He helped me to reflect on and articulate why climbing has become my life’s passion. I highly recommend this delightful read.”
—Sasha DiGiulian, world-ranking leader in female outdoor sport climbing
A celebration of feminine athleticism, wisdom, and skill—Women Who Dare, by Chris Noble, 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 practical how-to suggestions for maximizing one’s potential in climbing and in life. Includes stunning color photographs by leading adventure photojournalist Chris Noble.
Featured climbers: Elaina Arenz, Kitty Calhoun, Steph Davis, Sasha DiGiulian, Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou, Nancy Feagin, Dawn Glanc, Brittany Griffith, Emily Harrington, Lisa Hathaway, Lynn Hill, JC Hunter, Lauren Lee McCormick, Alison Osius, Angie Payne, Alex Puccio, Lisa Rands, Beth Rodden, Kate Rutherford, and Madaleine Sorkin.
WOMEN WHO DARE: North America’s Most Inspiring Women Climbers
By Chris Noble; forewords by Steph Davis and Sasha DiGiulian
ISBN 978-0-7627-8371-7 * $24.95 * 208 PP * full-color photos throughout * 7 ¼ x 9 ½ * November 2013
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One of the world's leading adventure photographers, Chris Noble is also a writer and multi-media producer whose work celebrates the beauty of nature and inspires people to live healthier, more mindful, and sustainable lives. He's a veteran of over thirty expeditions ranging from Denali to Everest; the peaks of the Alps to the jungles of Borneo; from the Arctic to remote regions of Burma and Bhutan. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications, including Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, Orion, Outside, and Rolling Stone. Noble collaborates with environmental, conservation and aid organizations such as Round River Conservation Studies and Lily Yeh's Barefoot Artists, and he speaks on the topics of adventure, creativity, photography, and sustainability to audiences worldwide.