Meet Sara Aranda

Sara Aranda is a writer and endurance athlete based in the San Juan Mountains. She grew up in the diverse communities of Southern California and graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing, emphasis in Poetry, from the University of California, Riverside. Her mixed identity and heritage greatly influence her creative work and love for running, climbing, and other body expressions. Her writing has been published by Alpinist Magazine, The Climbing Zine, American Poetry Review, and Boulder Weekly, among others. One of her essays received a Notable Mention in the Best American Essays 2019 anthology. As an athlete, she enjoys diversifying the niche world of Fastest Known Times, and currently has a creative documentary film due for release in 2025.

Website: bivytales.com

Instagram: @oyesaranda

Email: bivytales@gmail.com