In Memory of Andria Ligas

This is one of my favourite photos of the "Tucson Hotties", Andria at top, Hillary beneath.

We hurriedly captured this image as the sun was setting while climbing at Gates Pass, a bouldering area just west of Tucson, Arizona.

Andria was killed while riding her bike on December 22, 2002. I've shared a few photos and stories of Andria here and here and here.

I love this photo because the girls are so recognizable, and because of the contrasts in their physiques. Andria - powerful and athletic; Hillary - slender and lithe.

Hillary and Andria were best of friends, one ideally complementing the other.