Learning To Fly
- January 2011
- Climb
video: Learning to Fly, shot and edited by Sender Films at Indian Creek, Utah
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Superb!
Sender Films does some amazing work. You look fantastic!
thanks andrew!
Beautiful climb! The tight shots on the fingers mixed with wider shots showing the steep angle allow me to get an idea of what it might feel like to climb something like. Are the feet as non-existent as they look?
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there are a few tiny holds on the face, but mostly wedging your pinky toes up against the crack…
You are delightful! sei bellissima davvero, the most wonderful climber ever seen, will you marry me?
kisses from italy
simplemente la reina
Awesome! Anyone know the music towards the end?
I am just reading your book now Steph. I am on page 41, and you say a few things, “I Climb for myself and no one else; In the end, climbing is what I love, my own expression of Joy. Everything else is just noise.” It was the conclusion to a few thoughts on being a female, and acheiving what maybe most men in the industry were taken back by, or surprised by.
Even as a male, Steph, I find that this is a very human trait, a competitive behavioral pattern. Even in the music industry, or carpentry/work field, I too have felt it…. and the best explanation I can give is that I am only trying to do my best. My work, recordings, acheivements are only a ‘reflection’ of what I am actually feeling/doing. They are only the next best thing, they are not real. What I feel inside in the moment is real, therefore justifying why I do it for myself. But, being mindful that my ‘self actualization’ isn’t leaving anybody hurt. Everyone always knows exactly where I am coming from.
I find your words and ‘records’ very inspirational. If only I could share that feeling on the wall! I feel it in making music though, but hey, never to late to start something new, right?
yes! thanks for the great thoughts 🙂
Beautiful. Terrifying. I’m kind of torn…
Dear Steph, it’s really wonderful that you are experiencing this part of life, I also loved climbing and mountianeering, I also was blessed to have climbed with some of the worlds greatest climbers, always surching for that special climb and firsts. Climbing was the center point of my existance as well. I would like to share some of my learnings that I wish had been handed to me.
Climbing, no doubt is a pure and wonderful sport but remember it is only one path on lifes journey. As with all seasons, it will pass too. Do not make an identity out of it. Climbing can consume you and become a diversion from your true self.
Also, hydrate well, a small hydration bladder while climbing is good for your body. Pace yourself, and protect your joints. I climbed so much for so long that I caused permanant damage to myself (not from long falls) I’m talking about tendonitis, bursitis in both shoulders, Every nigth, I sleep with pillows supporting my shoulders. Knee torqueing has turned my knees into painful points that prevent me from a 1hr day hike if I push it today I pay for it for the following week. Today I take ALIEVE like vitamines. Consider climbing easier climbes for training and indurance, you don’t have to climb 13 all day to get a work out.
SOLO climbes…no matter how good or comfortable you feel, they are always a game of roulette. I did not feel this way at that time.
I miss climbing, but I also miss a pain free life where I can pick something up without guarding my shoulder or a hike without concern for when the limp will begin etc.
Knowing what I know today, I will say that I would not trade my climbing career for anything. I would have paced myself with the insight that there will one day be a life beyond climbing and I will want to have my faculties to their fullest for whatever endevor I choose next.
Good luck with your cimbing, having a passion for anything is a wonderful thing.
Sincerely,
Mark N
Columbia River Gorge, OR.
This needs to be a tv show because I would be obsessed.
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Thanks for your excellent ideas Mark!!
🙂 Steph
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i am so awed by her drive.none like it I’ve ever seen.go steph,please be very careful.
my prayers are with you also some of my angels.=)))
thank you mike 🙂
What song is in this video??
Hi Steph, this is truly amazing stuff or me . more so as an Indian. We are the less adventurous kind, sadly. But you are among the few who have pushed the envelope of human possibilities. excellent video. By the way whats the ratio of skill to fitness for such daring feats – 60:40 ?/
Thanks Rohit,
I think it’s a pretty equal ratio, myself–you have to be at your top physically to have the confidence to push it.