“It Felt Like An Exorcism”: Fallon Rowe on Writing Her Memoir of Climbing, Abuse, and Survival
An exclusive interview with the debut author of 'Pay No Mind'
Author
Fallon Rowe
Fallon Rowe, who now resides in St. George, Utah, close to Zion National Park, grew up in Idaho, then earned her geology degree at Utah State University. She thrives with multiple identities: dirtbag climber, high school science teacher, writer, geoscience researcher, photographer, climbing coach, and guide. Since 2017, she’s been a sponsored rock climber with support from multiple brands, allowing her to live out her adventure dreams. Rock climbing has been the central focus of her life since 2003, but she has persisting passion for nature, science, literature, and Stoic philosophy.
My Stories
The Coldest Night of My Life Was in Patagonia—But Not in the Mountains
When Fallon Rowe bailed off Patagonia's Fitz Roy in 2017 with an abusive partner, she realized that surviving the aftermath of a failed mission can be more dangerous than the climbing itself.