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President - Jeff Archibald
I believe in the value of local climbing resources and the importance of maintaining those resources for both current and future climbers. I have been a long time Access Fund member and have enjoyed climbing at many large and small areas throughout the U.S. Having climbed in many different places, I have seen the value a small group of climbers can make in opening, or keeping open, and maintaining climbing resources. My personal goals for working on the MCA board are to help ensure continued access to the climbing resources in our area and to solicit and identify the priorities of the membership and to work toward making those priorities a reality. My work life includes working as an energy and environmental consultant for the past 29 years.
Vice President - Mick Foot
I have been an active climber for almost 20 years. My family and I moved to New Hampshire in 2000 and I have been a frequent climber at various local crags since that time. In addition to climbing regularly in the area, I have also started up several climbing clubs at local schools (while working there). This includes a middle/high school climbing club for approximately five years at Monadnock and a middle school climbing club at Winchester.
In the time that I have been here, I've seen a variety of climbing resources come and go (and come back again - or not). I applaud the MCA's focus on maintaining access to local climbing resources by forging positive relationships with the various land owners and agencies. I would be happy to be part of the MCA's mission to ensure that these relationships continue to be nurtured for the benefit of the climbing community.
Secretary - Mick Foot
Treasurer - Kim Smith
I started climbing in 1970 and have seen the sport evolve through many transitions: pitons to nuts, trad to sport and niche activity to popularization. I have climbed across the country allowing me to see other climbing styles and management techniques. Climbing in the Northeast has been my foundation and I take crag stewardship seriously. I still love climbing and seeking out new lines and problems that fit my style. I’m lucky to be part of the climbing community in the Monadnock region!
At Large Board Member - Rebecca (Becky) Barrett
Born and raised in Keene, NH on a dairy farm that is now a golf course. I have always been one who enjoys being active and outdoors whether it be hiking, biking, gardening or golfing. I didn’t learn to rock climb until I was 60 years old and ice climb until I was 61. For me it is another way to challenge myself and keep the inner fire alive. I am hoping my skills as a relative newbie to the sport provides a different perspective for the board and an invitation/inspiration for more people to try something new.
At Large Board Member - Mark Meany
I started rock climbing in 1974 on the Trap rock of Central Connecticut which morphed into nearly every weekend trips to the overhangs of the Gunks. Climbed Blockade on Cannon in 1976 which was a real eye-opener.
Started ice climbing also that year and in 1978, led Huntington's Pinnacle Gully in hiking boots with flexible crampons, a 65 cm axe and an alpine hammer.. I was too scared to stop and put in any gear. 1979 saw my first of many trips to the North Cascades which whet my whistle for mountaineering. I had a very successful outing in 1981 to the Tetons, climbing South Middle, the Grand, Baxter Pinnacle, the Guides Wall and a couple of others whose names escape me. A three-person team of us which ascended Denali in 1986. Followed that by a year later with another trip to the Ruth Amphitheater. Mount Barille, Mount Dickey, and the western summit of the Moose's Tooth witnessed our footsteps. I've done three more trips since then to the Alaska range. I moved to the Monadnock region in 1996 but only discovered the climbing community here about 4 or 5 years ago. I now consider the climbing community here some of my closest friends.
At Large Board Member - Rob Koning
With the rapid growth of the climbing community, I believe it is important to develop a strong group which provides a voice to the public and has the capacity to negotiate mutual benefit with climbing resource owners. I found my lifelong passion for climbing over 30 years ago. I have visited and climbed at many of the popular climbing areas in North America. It is with this passion for the activity and in depth understanding of climbing resources that I bring to the Monadnock Climbers Association.
At Large Board Member - JC Woodward
I've been climbing for thirty years, mostly at The Gunks but also at many of the nations premier climbing destinations and more recently at our local crags. I'm retired, and don't climb as hard as I used to, but I do have the time to give back to the sport that has given so much to me. I founded a social after-work climbing group and have enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm for climbing with many new friends.
Almost invariably we climb as guests on land we do not own. Working with private land owners and public land managers to respect their wishes and to gain their permission is the only way the sport can survive. This is what the MCA does, and I urge all regional climbers to support our work.
At Large Board Member - Christopher Martin
At Large Board Member - Michelle Gaffney
Alternate Board Member - Teresa Chirichella
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