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In
Born to Climb, Zofia Reych
examines the cultural history of rock and competition climbing, looking at some of the sport's pivotal moments and outstanding individuals, from early forays on rock to the Tokyo Olympics. The book also explores the culture of sporting participation and the author's own climbing journey. A must-read for all climbers.
About the author
Zofia Reych is a climber and anthropologist who has been working in the outdoor industry since 2015. This has taken them to Sheffield, Chamonix, Bulgaria and Fontainebleau and their work has included online marketing, ghostwriting and journalism, with articles published in national and specialist press in the UK, Poland and Germany. They also worked for EpicTV Climbing in Chamonix. Zofia is currently based in the French bouldering mecca of Fontainebleau, and is the founder and director of the Women's Bouldering Festival, the biggest event of its kind in Europe. They are an accomplished boulderer (up to V10/7c+) and a keen proponent of sustainable climbing practices.
