Rowe’s new book addresses domestic violence in climbing community

Long after the beginning of MeToo, climbing was beginning to reckon with how its communities, members, and organizations harbored and even enabled rapists, child sex abusers, and other perpetrators of sexual violence.

In all of these worthwhile discussions, one subject remained in the shadows: domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. What happens when your abuser is both your romantic partner and your belay partner?

In the sport of climbing, where partnerships and mentors are so integral to success across disciplines, how does the community respond when those partnerships turn from a source of support to a source of violence?

Fallon Rowe’s new memoir, Pay No Mind, pulls at this thread, retelling the 7 months she was in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend and climbing partner. In unflinching detail, Rowe recounts the series of events that led to violence, rape, and, eventually, freedom.

Read the rest of Mary Andino’s article at GearJunkie here.

Readers drawn to stories of resilience, adventure, and survival will find Pay No Mind both riveting and transformative. Rowe’s journey is an inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity and fought to reclaim their life. With its blend of breathtaking adventure and emotional depth, this book is perfect for fans of memoirs that challenge, uplift, and ultimately empower.

Click here to order your copy of Pay No Mind.