Lauren Delaunay Miller: Book Launch—Valley of Giants

633 South Broadway,Boulder CO 80305

09 June, 2022

Description

Women have always been a part of Yosemite climbing, yet their contributions have been largely absent from the historical narrative—until now This first-ever collection gathers journal excerpts, original essays, interviews, and archival materials from almost 40 contributors, including Bea Vogel who forged her own pitons, Molly Higgins who participated in the first all-female ascent of the Nose on El Capitan, and Liz Robbins who established routes during the Golden Age. As Mari Gingery, one of the first women to climb the Shield on El Cap, writes in the foreword, “the stories feature a medley of intrepid female characters” who “offer fresh perspectives.” Astonishing Stonemasters like Lynn Hill, as well as many other notable climbers including Steph Davis, Kate Rutherford, Beth Rodden, Chelsea Griffie, Libby Sauter, and more share their recollections of the exhilaration they felt up on the wall and the determination it took to get there. With stories ranging from heartbreaking losses to soaring joys and trip reports of significant ascents to moments that convey the larger essence of the Valley, this trailblazing anthology celebrates what it means to call this iconic place “home.” LAUREN DELAUNAY MILLER has dedicated her life to exploring the mountains of the world and telling stories of underrepresented people. She has worked for Yosemite Search and Rescue, served as vice president of the Bishop Area Climbers Coalition, and as event coordinator for the American Alpine Club’s Bishop Craggin’ Classic festival. Her creative work has been featured in the Climbing Zine, and she is regional editor for the American Alpine Journal, Accidents in North American Climbing, and the Cutting Edge podcast. She lives in Bishop, California, with her husband and rescue pup.