Randy Zeidberg began her outdoor career climbing trees, biking and roller skating in the Bronx, New York. When her parents introduced her to the Catskill Mountains she added hiking and swimming. Then, through friends, she found the Shawangunk Mountains. It was there she learned to rock climb, mountain bike and cross-country ski. Randy taught physical education for thirty years, mostly in all-girls' schools, and became increasingly aware that some girls needed to be nudged a bit to engage in outdoor sports. Her book grew out of this awareness and will undoubtedly inspire many young girls to go