Climbing Into Life with Dierdre Wolownick

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Join us for an inspiring evening with Dierdre Wolownick, the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and the mother of renowned climber Alex Honnold. At age 66, Dierdre stood atop Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan after completing a climb that would capture attention around the world. Her journey is featured in the documentary Climbing Into Life, winner of seven film festival awards across the United States. More than a climbing story, Dierdre’s presentation is a powerful reminder that age, fear, and self-doubt do not have to define our limits. An author, international speaker, language professor, musician, marathoner, orchestra founder, and conductor, Dierdre has spent a lifetime taking on new challenges. Her memoir, The Sharp End of Life, is published internationally, and her newest book, Success in 7 Steps, shares the practical framework she has used to turn ambitious dreams into reality. Through stunning photographs, personal stories, and an engaging Q&A, Dierdre takes audiences from the base of El Capitan to the mindset that helped her accomplish what once seemed impossible.