Maria Boone Cranor’s death ripples through climbing, physics communities
Whether they knew her as a Dirtbagger, an essential element in Black Diamond’s rise or a physics professor, Cranor’s impact on others was undeniable.
(Kevin Powell) Maria Boone Cranor, a climbing pioneer who was integral to the success of Black Diamond Equipment and later got a degree in physics from the University of Utah, died on Jan. 15, 2023 at the age of 76.