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Steph Davis

American rock climber · United States · On the map · Born 1973 · age 53

Stephanie "Steph" Davis is an American rock climber, BASE jumper and wingsuit flyer. She is one of the world's leading climbers, having completed some of the hardest routes in the world.

Steph Davis is read about 331 times a day, in 6 languages.

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2016“I’ve been vegan for 10 years now, and there’s nothing in my life that hasn’t become better as a result.”In their words29 July 2016The Vegan Society

2015“It's funny how many times in life I've found myself rolling full steam ahead toward something I was sure I'd never do.”In their wordsLearning to Fly: A Memoir of Hanging On and Letting Go (New York: Touchstone, 2015), pp. 83-84.

2008“I started eating vegan purely for health/athletic reasons originally.”In their words10 April 2008"Talking About Sports Nutrition", on her blog

2007“As with the other difficult moments in my life, those experiences reinforced the fact that I climb for myself and no one else.”In their wordsSeattle: The Mountaineers Books, . On Google Books.

“I wonder sometimes why climbers embrace climbing so ecstatically, with a passion that feels spiritual, even religious. For years, I never questioned this deep love.”In their wordsSeattle: The Mountaineers Books, . On Google Books.

“In the last few months, surrounding myself with true friends and their positive energy, I am unfolding, emerging renewed. Climbing, I touch rock and feel the rush of infatuation.”In their wordsSeattle: The Mountaineers Books, . On Google Books.

1973Born4 November 1973

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  1. I like all styles of climbing for different things. I like the focus and the solitude of solo climbing. … The best jumper is the one who never gets hurt.

    22 July 2013 · Adventure Journal, Own words

  2. I often hear people call climbing a selfish, egocentric pursuit. I consider this idea a lot. On the surface, as a sport or activity, this may be true.

    2007 · Seattle: The Mountaineers Books, . On Google Books., Own words

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She has free soloed up to 5.11a (6b+), and was the first woman to summit all the peaks of the Fitzroy Range in Patagonia, the second woman to free climb El Capitan in a day, the first woman to free climb the Salathė Wall on El Capitan, the first woman to free solo The Diamond on Longs Peak in Colorado and the first woman to summit Torre Egger. Davis was married to fellow climbers and BASE jumpers Dean Potter and Mario Richard and currently to sky-diving instructor, flyer and jumper Ian Mitchard. Davis is also a blogger who writes about her interests in climbing, BASE jumping, yoga and veganism.

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Born 1973 · age 53

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