Janet Bergman Becomes Executive Director

The board of directors voted unanimously to make long time Kismet team member Janet Bergman the organization’s executive director. As part of this leadership transition, founder Mike Jewell will serve alongside Janet as Kismet’s President and Program Director. Janet has been working in the background of Kismet for many years already, helping implement administrative policies…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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