Photo slideshows from Eric McCallister

Are you looking for an escape from this low snow winter? Check out these photo slideshows that Eric McCallister made this past summer. And a reminder that we’re in the middle of our 2012 fundraising campaign, so please consider supporting Kismet Rock Foundation!

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The Faces of Week 1 at Kismet

The Kismet program season has started with Week 1 of first year students. They climbed at the Cranmore Climbing Gym on Monday and just had a nice sunny first day on real rock. Check out some photos of the Kismet students and staff. [portfolio_slideshow] P.S. Thanks to Ragged Mountain Equipment of Intervale, New Hampshire for…

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Flatbread Company Benefit Night – May 19

This just in: May 19 is our benefit night at Flatbread Company North Conway! Flatbread Company is one of our most consistent supporters, hosting annual benefit nights that typically bring in $1,000+, donating gift certificates to all of our events and fundraisers and hosting meetings as well. Our students’ favorite meal of the week is…

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Caliente 2010: It was hot!

“With a ticket price of $35 it was a great deal for a great time, a great band and a great cause!” said Erik Rollnick, local musician and owner of Ajaja Music Shop, who celebrated his 60th birthday by attending the 2nd Caliente! A Night of Dancing to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation, presented by Polartec…

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2010 Kismet Cliff Run results and photos

Thanks to all who came out for the 2010 Kismet Cliff Run! Kismet is also grateful to main sponsor La Sportiva and race founder/director Gabe Flanders. First place went to Curtis Moore with a time of 48:30 and the first woman was Margaret Graciano with a time of 54:12. 2010 Kismet Cliff Run results (pdf)…

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Second Annual Kismet Cliff Run September 19

This year’s Kismet Cliff Run is slated for Sunday, September 19 at 10:00am in Echo Lake State Park, North Conway, NH. A benefit for Kismet Rock Foundation, the 5-mile trail race will follow last year’s inaugural route, including a grueling Cathedral Ledge uphill and some nasty downhills. Kismet Cliff Run event sponsor LaSportiva is donating…

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Two different perspectives of a day at Kismet

Professional photographers Anne Skidmore and Eric McCallister each generously donated a day of photography during different program weeks this summer. Check out Anne’s blog post about her day out. Check out Eric’s gallery from his day out (turn the volume up for some music too!). Thanks to both of you for your generous contributions!

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Kismet in the Boston Herald

Kismet students were featured in the Boston Herald recently, with a multimedia story by journalist/climber Nancy Lane! Read the story View the photos View the video

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