Archive for 2010
Q&A with Climbing Instructor Bayard Russell
Bayard Russell is a 33 y/o mountain guide who lives in Madison NH with his fiance Anne. He has been guiding for seven years and runs his own guide service, Cathedral Mountain Guides. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, where he began climbing in 1996. Bayard is a AMGA…
Read more...Black Diamond Equipment Sponsors Kismet’s 2010 Program Season
For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Bergman, Executive Director, Kismet Rock Foundation, [email protected], 603.986.9457 Black Diamond Equipment Sponsors Kismet’s 2010 Program Season Climbing-Related Companies Sought for Additional Sponsorship Opportunities North Conway, NH – May 12, 2010 – Black Diamond Equipment recently joined Kismet Rock Foundation as a 2010 program sponsor. “Kismet’s educational mission aligns well with…
Read more...Friends of Kismet To Match First Time Donations 200% Until October 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kismet Rock Foundation Launches ‘Power of Three’ Campaign Friends of Kismet To Match First Time Donations 200% Between Now and September North Conway, NH – May 5, 2010 – For every dollar donated by a first time donor to Kismet Rock Foundation, an additional two dollars will be contributed by friends of…
Read more...Mountain Hardwear Send a Kid to Camp Program Complete – and Successful!
Good news! The Mountain Hardwear Send a Kid to Camp campaign is complete and the goal of 40,000 clicks was reached! That means $40,000 split between Kismet and nine other great youth service organizations. Endless thanks to YOU for your clicking and to Mountain Hardwear for making this possible!
Read more...Panoramic prints of Mount Washington and Cathedral Ledge on sale to benefit Kismet!
Board member, Brian Post, is offering two panoramic prints on sale to benefit Kismet. You can find information and order at this link: Print Sale to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation
Read more...April 14 Matt McCormick Presentation to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation
Northern Revival by Matt McCormick Matt presents a multi-media look at the next generation of New England climbers pushing the limits year round on ice, rock, and mixed terrain. Learn more about Matt’s most recent adventures at his blog. Wednesday, April 14 at 8pm (perfect timing for you to climb at Rumney all day!) Boyd…
Read more...Kismet E-Newsletter Issue 1, 2010
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Read more...Q&A with the Staff: Richard Parker, Climbing Instructor
Richard is married with 2 daughters. He holds an undergraduate degree from Middlebury College, a Master’s degree from Dartmouth, and a Doctorate from the Univ. of Pennsylvania. Richard has climbed for 36 years and has been a part time guide for 33 years; working both in the eastern and western United States and in the…
Read more...MWV Ice Fest Silent Auction Funds Kismet Student Scholarships; Intern Endowment Fund Established
Thanks to the generosity of local business IMCS/IME for making Kismet Rock Foundation the beneficiary once again of the Friday night silent auction proceeds at the ICE FEST. The evening included a slide show by world-class climber Steve House as well as a dry tool competition. The event was emceed by Freddie Wilkinson (who some…
Read more...2010 Mountain Hardwear’s Send a Kid to Camp Program
Mountain Hardwear has again generously included Kismet Rock Foundation and nine other nonprofit organizations in their 2010 Send a Kid to Camp Program! Its simple: Now through April 15 simply visit their Mountain Hardwear Gives Back page and click on the Send a Kid to Camp button. For every click to the Send a Kid…
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