An Evening with Melissa Strong

Schedule

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

232 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524 | Fort Collins, CO

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Old Firehouse Books is delighted to be welcoming Melissa Strong for her latest release, Climbing Through! Melissa will be in store on Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00-7:00 PM to discuss her book, answer questions and sign copies for people! Books are available for order both in store and online, but we cannot ship internationally. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to [email protected] . We can't wait to see you there!
About Climbing Through:
In Climbing Through, Melissa Strong, a rock climber and restaurateur, unveils her remarkable journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being horrifically injured by electricity.
Transporting readers back to her early days in New England, Strong vividly recounts her transformation from a self-described "C" student in gym class to a sponsored rock climber. She dismantles conventional expectations, forging a distinctive path that culminates in the realization of her own restaurant venture.
Navigating her uncertainties about parenthood and grappling with the challenges of infertility, Strong rebounds toward her dreams and weaves them into tangible aspirations. The vision of her restaurant takes shape, but in a fateful twist, a near-fatal encounter with a powerful electric current during the renovation process leaves her confronting the stark reality of her altered hands, once the lifeblood of her livelihood and rock-climbing passion. As she navigates the complex realm of medical intervention, enduring multiple surgeries and an arduous recovery, she discovers within herself an indomitable spirit that propels her through adversity.
Climbing Through is a poignant chronicle of unwavering fortitude, an inspiring testament to the triumph of the human spirit over life's most daunting challenges.
About Melissa Strong:
Melissa Strong is a rock climber and restauranteur based in Estes Park, Colorado, and El Paso, Texas. She and her husband own
Wagon Wheel Co-opt, a guiding concession in Hueco Tanks State Park. She is the founder and owner of two acclaimed restaurants in
Estes Park, Bird & Jim and The Bird’s Nest. A sponsored climber, Strong has traveled the world pursuing her passion while inspiring
others through speaking engagements, writing, and advocacy for outdoor access. Learn more about her story at www.melissastrong.com.
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