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Hal Hunt Lecturer: Iconic Climber Steph Davis
The Hal Hunt Lecture was estabWe
are excited to announce that Steph
Davis, an iconic name in climbing, is the
Hal Hunt Lecturer for #DFI47, October 47,
in National Harbor, Maryland. Davis
was the first woman to free climb the
Salathe Wall on El Capitan, and the second
woman to free climb El Cap in under
24 hours. She has established
first ascents around
the world on difficult rock
climbs and high-altitude
mountains from Yosemite
to Asia's Karakoram.
Few climbers practice
the high-risk style of free
solo climbing, using no
ropes or protective gear.
Davis is the most accomplished
female free soloist in
the world and is also one of
world's top wingsuit base
jumpers. She is one of just a
few people in the world,
and the only woman, combining free
solo climbing with base jumping.
From an unusua l s tar t as a
classically-trained pianist with a
master's degree in literature, Davis
chose to leave law school to pursue
climbing full time. She has written two
memoirs, High Infatuation and Learning
to Fly, and curates a blog at stephdavis.co
with a focus on community, health and
wellness, simple living and travel. She
owns and operates Climb2Fly Productions
in Moab, Utah, a climbing and
base-jumping stunt company.
42 * DEEP FOUNDATIONS * JULY/AUG 2022
lished in 1989 to recognize notable
communicators in the deep foundations
industry. The lecture was named
in honor of Hal W. Hunt, one of the
initial organizers of DFI. The DFI
Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF)
When you register, be sure to
include registration for two very
special, special events. DFI's Women in
Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee
6th Annual Networking Reception on
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. − 8:00 p.m.,
and the DFI Educational Trust 5K Fun
Run/Walk on Wednesday,
October 5, at 7:00 a.m.
Escape the Ordinary
Escape the ordinary at
Gaylord National Resort &
Convention Center. Standing
on the shores of the
Potomac River, this stylish
resort offers convenient
access to Washington, D.C.,
and many of Maryland's
most beloved attractions,
including the Capi tal
Wheel and MGM National
Harbor - so plan to stay a
Committee presents the lecture. If you
are interested in being a sponsor for the
lecture, contact events@dfi.org.
Make Your Plans Now for
#DFI47
Now is the time to register for DFI's
47th Annual Conference on Deep
Foundations. This conference highlights
the hard work, leadership,
passion, connections, technologies and
professionalism that drive the deep
foundations industry worldwide.
few extra days following the conference.
There's also plenty to explore right
under the roof of the hotel. From the 19story
glass atrium overlooking the river
and full-service spa to seven distinct
restaurants and the rooftop bar with
stunning views of National Harbor.
Make your room reservations early,
as space at this hotel will be in high
demand. Space and the discounted
room rate are subject to availability
wi th a cut-off date of Monday,
September 12, 2022.
www.dfi.org/Annual2022
http://www.stephdavis.co http://www.dfi.org/Annual2022
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