Valley of Giants

Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing
Lauren DeLaunay Miller

2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Climbing Literature WinnerLong overdue anthology highlights women in Yosemite climbing history.” – Climbing Magazine

• Contributors include Lynn Hill, Steph Davis, Liz Robbins, Beth Rodden, Kate Rutherford, Katie Brown and more• Introduction by Mari Gingery

• Author is deeply connected with the Valley community through her work with Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR)

Though long overlooked, women have always been at the center of Yosemite – climbing, crafting equipment, and establishing new routes. In Valley of Giants, editor and climber Lauren DeLaunay Miller pulls together journal excerpts, original essays, interviews, archival materials, and memorable firsts that span the past century of climbing in the Valley.