Estes Women's Business Network
May 12, 2026
Bird's Nest, 1221 High Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
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.
Estes Chamber of Commerce 'Un' Book Club: "Climbing Through" with Melissa Strong
May 21
Bird's Nest 1221 High Drive, Estes Park, CO
Estes Chamber of Commerce "Un" Book Club will explore Climbing Through with Melissa Strong at the Bird's Nest 8:30am -10am May 21. Come early to order from the Bird's Nest cafe.
Join us for a truly special and inspiring gathering of our ‘Un’ Book Club, where meaningful conversation and authentic connection take center stage. This session will feature author, rock climber, and restauranteur Melissa Strong, who will guide us through the powerful themes of her book, Climbing Through. Drawing from her personal journey and experiences, Melissa brings a perspective that is both deeply human and highly relevant to navigating challenges in business and life..
Boulder Bookstore
June 10, 2026 6:30PM
1107 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
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
Lander Climbing Festival
July 9–12, 2026
Lander City Park
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!
Grit Lit Book Club next pick Climbing Through
Nest Featured Book
Online book club supporting The Carin Project
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.