Kit Deslauriers

About the Author

Kit Deslauriers is an acclaimed adventurer, author, and pioneer in extreme skiing, renowned for her fearless pursuits across the world's most formidable peaks. Born with an unquenchable thirst for the mountains, she has dedicated her life to pushing the boundaries of human endurance and environmental stewardship. In her gripping memoir Higher Love: Skiing the Seven Summits, Deslauriers chronicles her groundbreaking journey to ski the highest peak on each of the seven continents, blending heart-pounding action with profound reflections on resilience, risk, and the fragile beauty of our planet. A former competitive skier and environmental advocate, she inspires readers to chase their own summits, whether literal or metaphorical, while championing conservation efforts in remote wilderness areas.