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Mission Statement
To foster an engaging community of ALL climbers who support each other in active pursuits of rock climbing, alpine climbing, and mountaineering.
Leadership
Chuong Nguyen
PresidentBegan 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
Andy Rhoades
Vice PresidentBegan 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
Sarah Kraly
TreasurerBegan Climbing: 2016
Learned to Climb: RoKC
Favorite Climbing Styles: Sport
Favorite Climbing Area: Sam’s Throne
Favorite Gear: Aeropress
Outdoor Interests: Hiking, camping, stargazing
Eight-to-Five: Marketing
Dylan Levine
SecretaryBegan climbing: 2018
Learned to Climb: RoKC
Favorite climbing style: sport
Favorite climbing area: Camp Creek
Favorite gear: Sleeping pad
Outdoor interests: hiking, backpacking
Eight-to-five: Scientist
Rob Rice
Chief Technology and Innovations OfficerBegan Climbing: 2003
Learned to Climb: Aiguille in Orlando, FL and Monster Mountain after that.
Favorite Climbing Styles: Multipitch Sport
Favorite Climbing Area: Red Rock
Favorite Gear: Tossup between Trango Vergo and Ration Pack
Outdoor Interests: Volleyball, paddleboarding, biking
Nine-to-Five: Some kind of Genius