Climbing free - My life in the vertical world (Paperback, New ed)

Shortlisted for the 2002 Boardman Tasker Prize

THE EXTRAORDINARY VERTICAL JOURNEY OF THIS MOST DARING AND CHARISMATIC CLIMBER

From the age of thirteen, when she began climbing, it was clear that Lynn Hill had an unusual gift. Before long she was arguably the best rock climber in the world; and in 1994 she succeeded on a climb that no-one – man or woman – has been able to repeat.

Hill's masterpiece was the first free ascent of The Nose on Yosemite's El Capitan – 3000 feet of vertical rock – which she climbed in under 23 hours, without gear, and much of the time in darkness. In 'Climbing Free' she describes this famous climb, and how she harnessed the strength and courage to push herself to such extremes.

'Climbing Free' is the story of a woman who has redefined the boundaries of sporting achievement to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.

''Climbing Free' is a remarkable work that communicates Hill's incredible drive and determination.'
'Sunday Business Post'