Climbing Through: A Courageous Story of Grit, Healing, and Second Chances

Melissa Strong, a sponsored rock climber, pushed her boundaries worldwide, excelling in her passion. Not one to settle, she aspired to open a sustainable restaurant in her small mountain town. A near-fatal electric accident during renovations left her with partial hand loss, prompting a determined medical journey. Melissa's memoir, Climbing Through, chronicles her journey from athlete to survivor. Based in Estes Park, Colorado, she manages the acclaimed restaurants Bird & Jim and the Bird's Nest when not inspiring others through speaking engagements or writing about rock climbing.