Katie Brown

Recreation columnist

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Beat: Vertical World column

Bio: Been climbing 13 years. Won three X-Games (96,97,98). First woman to onsight 5.13d and flash 5.14a. Been writing for five years. Have written for Climbing, Rock and Ice, Outside, and others. Author of the book, Vertical World: Conversations with the Masters of Rock, Falcon Press. Currently live in Moab, Utah and travel as much as possible.

Started at the Daily Camera: 2005

Recent stories:

• Brown: Fighting the fear of falling
  September 6, 2007
• Brown: Bouldering trip tips
  August 23, 2007
• Brown: A Letter from South Africa
  August 9, 2007
• Brown: Rock climber ramblings as Africa awaits
  July 5, 2007
• Brown: Staying cool in summer
  June 21, 2007
• Brown: Bouldering is legitimate climbing
  June 8, 2007
• Brown: A trip to forget, and hurry back from
  May 25, 2007
• Brown: Here's how to climb out of ruts
  May 11, 2007
• Brown: A newbie's guide to fitting in with climbers
  April 20, 2007
• Brown: Tips for transtioning from the gym to the rock
  March 30, 2007
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