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OverviewA 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris Noble , Steph Davis , Sasha DigiulianPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Falcon Guides Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.652kg ISBN: 9780762783717ISBN 10: 0762783710 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 19 November 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis 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 ""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 Author InformationRecognized as one of the world's leading adventure photographers, Chris Noble is a writer and visual communicator whose work celebrates the beauty of nature, and inspires people to live healthier, more mindful, and sustainable lives. A veteran of over thirty expeditions, ranging from Denali to Everest to the jungles of Borneo, Noble's writing and photography have appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, Orion, Outside, Rolling Stone, and Sports Illustrated as well as numerous books and anthologies. He has served as a contributing editor at Powder and Outdoor Photographer magazines. Commercial clients include Black Diamond, Camelbak, Nike and The North Face. Noble has been a featured speaker at the National Geographic Society, the Banff Mountain Film Festival, the Mountaineers Club, and the Outdoor Photo Expo sponsored by Photo District News. American Photo Magazine has written, ""the secret of Noble's success is that there is no dividing line between adventure and his photography."" Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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