Author Bio

A portrait of writer Holly Yu Tung Chen wearing a brimmed hat, glasses and a cream-color sweater.

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Holly Yu Tung Chen (she/her) has been writing creatively since she could hold a crayon. She published an award-winning, national-bestselling young adult novel on her home island of Taiwan when she was 17. Holly is currently based in Denver, where she reports, writes, and route-sets. Her work has appeared in Alpinist Magazine, Climbing Magazine, Gym Climber, Sharp End Publishing and the American Alpine Club publications. She is also a podcast host and contributing writer for the Climbing Business Journal. REI Member since 2016.