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"Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World" is a memoir by renowned rock climber Lynn Hill. The book chronicles her journey from a young age when she discovered her natural talent for climbing, to becoming one of the best climbers in the world. Hill's most notable achievement was her "free ascent" of the Nose on Yosemite's El Capitan, a feat that has not been repeated by anyone else. In the book, Hill reflects on her physical and mental strength that allows her to push herself to extreme limits. She also shares personal stories, such as a near-fatal fall and her time as a stunt artist in Hollywood. The book is not just about adventure, but also about Hill's life and the people she has met through climbing. It includes 32 pages of color photographs and 35 black-and-white photographs. Overall, "Climbing Free" is a unique and inspiring account of a life lived boldly in the vertical world.
The legendary rock climber who redefined the boundaries of her sport tells her story. From the age of thirteen when she began climbing, it was clear Lynn Hill had an unusual gift. Before long she was arguably the best rock climber in the world, establishing routes so bold and difficult that few others could follow. And in 1994, Lynn succeeded on a climb that no one-man or woman-has been able to repeat: the first "free ascent" of the Nose on Yosemite's El Capitan, which means that she climbed 3,000 feet of vertical granite without using gear to aid her ascent-and all in under twenty-three hours. In
Climbing Free Hill describes her famous climb and meditates on how she harnesses the strength and the courage to push herself to such extremes. She tells of her near-fatal 80-foot fall, her youth as a stunt artist for Hollywood, her friendships with climbing's most colorful personalities, and the tragedies and triumphs of her life in the vertical world. More than merely a story of adventure, this book stands out as a genuine, singular account of a life richly and boldly lived. 32 pages of color photographs, 35 black-and-white photographs.
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