Melissa Strong will speak about and sign her new book, Climbing Through: A Courageous Story of Grit, Healing, and Second Chances, on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee).

IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION

• Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).

• A coupon good for $5 off a copy of Climbing Through, or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.

• Please note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, contact events@boulderbookstore.com

Please join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at The Bird's Nest for the Estes Women's Business Network May Gathering for dinner and a presentation by Melissa Strong -- entrepreneur, owner of the Bird’s Nest, elite climber, author, and survivor.  Come. Network. Bring a friend. $30 includes pizza, wine or soda, and a cupcake.  

Purchase tickets here. 

THE International Climbers’ Festival

Art Crawl  July 9, 2026

Melissa Strong and Climbing Through will be at the Indie Darling Bookstore 325 Main St, Lander, WY

Presented by Landers local climbing organization, WyoClimbers, we are the longest running climbers’ festival in the United States!! Since its inception in 1994, the Fest has always been about celebrating our local climbing and connecting the climbing community at large. We believe in making the ICF accessible to ALL climbers, regardless of your experience, the grades you climb, what your background is, etc.  At WyoClimbers’ International Climbers’ Festival, we strive to make it a welcoming space for all.

Tickets coming soon!

Author talk and book signing

Grit Lit is a community subscription and event program that elevates the stories of women outside. Each quarter, you’ll receive a box with a book and treat (think coffee, chocolate, tea) from women adventurers and business leaders around the world.

One-year subscriptions (4 boxes) are offered on a sliding donation scale starting at $45/quarter ($15/month). Subscribers can pay quarterly or annually. Proceeds from Grit Lit support The Cairn Project’s grants program. These subscriptions auto-renew and can be canceled at any time.