Melissa Strong started climbing in 2001. The day that reeled her in, for what seems to be the rest of her life, she decided to join some friends who were sport climbing at The Monastery (a sport climbing area west of Drake, CO). Melissa became addicted as she hung on the rope and stared at the top of the climb. She was determined to get to the top; and after a little while she did so and she was psyched! Since then Melissa has dedicated her life to climbing. |