Davis, one of the most accomplished climbers in the world, writes on universal themes of life, love, friendship, and personal empowerment as expressed through a career in climbing. By following this young woman's journey, readers learn what it means to live a truly adventurous life.
High Infatuation: A Climber's Guide to Love and Gravity
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"Davis uses a conversational voice with just enough climbing lingo to tie together a lifetime of lessons.." -- Mountain Gazette
"Davis's clean, fresh prose and honest and open examination of herself make High Infatuation an enjoyable, quick read.." -- Rock and Ice Magazine
"The ultimate focus of the book is not climbing but the conflict Davis feels.." -- San Luis Obispo, CA Tribune
"[Davis's] writings reveal a woman given to impulses, seeking outlandish challenges and daring to be different." -- Klamath Falls Herald&News
"Davis's clean, fresh prose and honest and open examination of herself make High Infatuation an enjoyable, quick read.." -- Rock and Ice Magazine
"The ultimate focus of the book is not climbing but the conflict Davis feels.." -- San Luis Obispo, CA Tribune
"[Davis's] writings reveal a woman given to impulses, seeking outlandish challenges and daring to be different." -- Klamath Falls Herald&News
About the Author
Steph Davis is a high-profile athlete sponsored by Mammut, Clif Bar, Five Ten, and Cascade Designs. She has been featured in Outside, Men's Journal, W Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. Her own writing has appeared in Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Married to climber Dean Potter, she makes her home in Moab, Utah and Yosemite, California
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As climber Steph Davis recounts her many adventures, travels, routes, and hang-ups, High Infatuation becomes a sort of journal, a stockpile of experience and reflection. When I began reading the book, I expected a standard narrative, a chronological movement through her climbing life. What I found instead was, as I mentioned, much more like a conversation with an energetic friend- one who tells a story as it comes to mind rather than as it happened.
Depending on the sort of reader you are, this might be appealing or disappointing, but I imagine that, if you are a climbing enthusiast, you will enjoy it nonetheless. Davis does succeed at recounting her climbs with detail and drama. She introduces an emotional element into the sport that you just can't get from most climbing books. And she includes dozens of photos from her travels that add even more depth and realism to her stories.
On the whole, Davis never lets the reader forget her humanness. She gives an honest account of her life as a climber and, perhaps more importantly, as a female climber. She is vulnerable, at times eloquent, at times not, full of questions, and persistent- in both her climbing life and her thinking life.
Depending on the sort of reader you are, this might be appealing or disappointing, but I imagine that, if you are a climbing enthusiast, you will enjoy it nonetheless. Davis does succeed at recounting her climbs with detail and drama. She introduces an emotional element into the sport that you just can't get from most climbing books. And she includes dozens of photos from her travels that add even more depth and realism to her stories.
On the whole, Davis never lets the reader forget her humanness. She gives an honest account of her life as a climber and, perhaps more importantly, as a female climber. She is vulnerable, at times eloquent, at times not, full of questions, and persistent- in both her climbing life and her thinking life.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By K. Freeman
Format:Paperback
A climbing memoir, less self-obsessed and more literate than most, often humorous, sometimes philosophical. Contains chapters on various expeditions and adventures. I got tired of Davis' complaints about Yosemite rangers but otherwise would definitely recommend this to readers interested in the topic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Carlos O.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
No doubt go for it. Worthy and inspiring. One of the best climbing book I have ever read. I know steph is preparing another one: I cannot wait!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ready for the sequel
I ordered this book last week and received it just in time for prime rainy weekend reading. First off great book. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Rudi Garmisch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Climbing is what makes her breathe
Steph Davis is not only a very great climber and alpinist, but she is extremely friendly. Always direct, frank and genuine, she goes from one adventure to another, in short and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eric Vola
4.0 out of 5 stars
Freedom
Absolute magic to read the life story of a free spirit. The book is inspirational.
Her writing is good enough to paint pictures of snow covered mountains, wind swept cliffs... Read more
Her writing is good enough to paint pictures of snow covered mountains, wind swept cliffs... Read more
Published 5 months ago by johan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic climbing memoir
A wonderfully written book with great pictures and world-class adventures. A must-read for any woman interested in climbing and mountaineering.
Published 6 months ago by a_dumb_fake_name
4.0 out of 5 stars
A book for climbers
I worked with Steph a little during the time she was doing the climbs described in the book. Reading it was a little like going for a drink with her after the climb and hearing the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by NWOutdoorGrrl
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful and inspiring read!
Steph is a free and creative writer, I love that about this book. You get to know her, you get to know the world of climbing a little better, and you get to know that it's okay to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Wayfarista
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best books on climbing I've read in a while.
As one of the most famous climbers in the world, Steph Davis is truly an inspiration. Not only is she phenomenal at what she does, she never loses her humility, graciousness or... Read more
Published on April 23, 2011 by Vera Kaikobad
3.0 out of 5 stars
Steph Davis: great climber, not so great writer
The book is overall a good, easy read - your typical climber "porn". Much like the low-production quality bouldering movies you watch when it's raining out and you can't get on... Read more
Published on February 24, 2011 by Ian McHenry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice for rock climbers
follow steph in her journey towards knowing what life is all about. fall in love with climbing and with steph also.
Published on December 16, 2010 by Juan Castro
4.0 out of 5 stars
Collection of brief stories
I truly enjoyed this book, but I was a little disappointed that it didn't read much like an autobiography. Rather, it was a very brief collection of memories. Read more
Published on November 30, 2010 by Melissa
