Beth spent her formative years reading Dickens in a treehouse and negotiating with teachers to let her catch the ski bus after third period. Decades later, little has changed. Now a seasoned mountain athlete with skills, summits, and descents under her belt, Beth relishes any chance to get outside—and to make the outdoor world more inclusive and welcoming. Beth loves telling tales of adventure and discovery, and finds writing a powerful way to give voice to people, causes, and places. She’s found inspiration (and the occasional stomach bug) traveling to locales she’s curious about, from the Ecuadorian Andes to the jungles of Nicaragua to the glaciers of Switzerland.