About

For constant bombardment of climbing videos, forums discussing how to remove stank from climbing shoes, requests for climbing partners, calls to action to maintain climbing access, and many other exciting and mundane posts, join us on the facebook group: Kansas City Climbing Community.

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Mission Statement

To foster an engaging community of ALL climbers who support each other in active pursuits of bouldering, rock climbing, alpine climbing, and mountaineering.

Leadership

Whitney Cole

President

  • Began Climbing: 2014

  • Learned to Climb: Hoosier Heights, Bloomington, IN

  • Favorite Climbing Style: Crimpy sport climbs

  • Favorite Climbing Area: Red River Gorge, KY

  • Favorite Gear: Solaris Women's Harness and any kind of wearable sleeping bag

  • Outdoor Interests: Gardening, birdwatching, hiking, paddleboarding

  • Eight-to-Five: Natural Resources Attorney

Cody Sally

Vice President

  • Began Climbing: 2017

  • Learned to Climb: RoKC and sooo many Missouri crags

  • Favorite Climbing Styles: Slopers and heel hooks at a slight overhang

  • Favorite Climbing Area: Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso, TX

  • Favorite Gear: Comfortable shoes, often not velcroed.

  • Outdoor Interests: Sand volleyball, long climbing/camping trips in my skoolie.

  • Eight-to-Five: Home Remodeler

Rachel Rilinger

Treasurer

  • Began Climbing: 2000

  • Learned to Climb: @Rockreation in LA

  • Favorite Climbing Styles: Multi-pitch

  • Favorite Climbing Area: Red Rocks

  • Favorite Gear: Tanaya or Scarpa climbing shoes

  • Outdoor Interests: Climbing, hiking, SUP, kayaking, wind surfing, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, wakeboarding

  • Eight-to-Five: Board Certified Music Therapist, Accredited Tai Chi Chih instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, Life Coach

Kate Hayes

Website

  • Began Climbing: 2016

  • Learned to Climb: RoKC North

  • Favorite Climbing Styles: Overhang boulders

  • Favorite Gear: FiveTen Moccasym

  • Outdoor Interests: National Parks, Climbing, Hiking, Camping, Canoeing, Soccer

  • Eight-to-Five: Graphic Designer

Emma Fernhout

Social Media

  • Began Climbing: 2021

  • Learned to Climb: Sequence and RoKC

  • Favored Climbing Styles: Overhang boulders and switchback tall walls

  • Favorite Gear: REI co-op water bottles and a good backpack

  • Outdoor Interests: Hikes with dogs, forest bathing, whale watching

  • Eight-to-Five: Youth Librarian

Andy Rhoades

Board Member

  • Began Climbing: 2015

  • Learned to Climb: Ibex and Cliff Drive

  • Favorite Climbing Styles: Sport

  • Favorite Climbing Area: Horseshoe Canyon

  • Favorite Gear: Coffee Thermos

  • Outdoor Interests: Camping, hiking

  • Eight-to-Five: Scientist

Chuong Nguyen

Board Member

  • Began Climbing: 2003

  • Learned to Climb: Ibex and the Cave, took my first whipper at Trapper's.

  • Favored Climbing Styles: Horizontal jugs and toe jams

  • Favorite Climbing Area: Wild Iris and the town of Lander, Wyoming

  • Favorite Gear: Exped Megamat 10, earplugs for sleeping among goats

  • Outdoor Interests: Mountain biking, kayaking, hiking and critter seeking

  • Eight-to-Five: Encouraging disturber