Actually, she is a mountain climber. And a human individual. And a mother. And a battered wife. And numerous other things that the article didn't care to highlight. Why pick that one for the title?
(edit: questioning the article here, not HN)
(edit: questioning the article here, not HN)
In the case of links, words are to get you to click on the link.
Also, she sounds very down to earth in the article and might describe herself that way.