Climbing Staff

KJ

KJ Maxwell Gym Manager

  1. I have 2 dogs and 2 kids.
  2. I rode my bike across the United States.
  3. I was born in the UK.
  4. Besides climbing, I like mountain biking and running…sometimes.
  5. I love cookies.

Contact KJ
 

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Maria Monaco Gym Assistant Manager

  1. I have three amazing grown-up kids.
  2. I have a 3 legged dog who loves to hike and run with me.
  3. Besides climbing, I like to mountain bike, kayak, hike, and just be outside.
  4. I’m originally from Hollywood, CA.
  5. My first language was Portuguese.

Contact Maria
 
Anique

Anique Johnson Program Coordinator

  1. I have two mini Aussies, Hatley Rue and Willa Bea.
  2. I am an avid participant in navigation and running races.
  3. Bend is my second home and where I would love to retire.
  4. I ❤ books!
  5. I’ve visited 27 countries.

Contact Anique
 
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Stella Moll-Nevins Membership Coordinator

  1. I live on Whidbey Island.
  2. I love talking to people about gardening, especially vegetable gardening.
  3. My husband and I are raising a son, a dog, 3 geese, and 10 chickens.
  4. It’s been a couple years since I have been in good climbing shape. I’m working on it. Don’t judge me.
  5. I love hearing dorky jokes. Please tell me some!

Contact Stella

 
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Cameron Dawson Front Desk

  1. I wrote and directed a play that has over 2 million views on YouTube.
  2. I have always lived in Mukilteo, WA.
  3. I can navigate Japanese Gulch blindfolded (As long as I’m barefooted).
  4. I am the director of a nonprofit.
  5. I am a Hedonist Philosopher.

 
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Reed Bishop Front Desk

  1. I have too many fish tanks.
  2. I’ve hiked to Everest Base Camp.
  3. I’ve lived in a Buddhist temple for two weeks.
  4. I paint miniatures in my free time.
  5. I’ve driven from the East Coast to the West Coast by myself in a week (without a cat).

 

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Devin Bishop Head Instructor

  1. I majored in Electronic Music in college, I played piano for 35 years.
  2. I have two grandsons — hoping to train them up to be my rope guns someday!
  3. I’ve worked for VW in several capacities and locations since 2006.
  4. I’ve summited Denali twice; Rainier over 80 times, which is way too many…
  5. I like to climb cracks of all sizes — no surprise my favorite place on earth is Yosemite Valley.

 
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Ian Borczon Front Desk

1. Born and raised in Pennsylvania.
2. Hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and ~900 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
3. Driven across the country 6x since 2019.
4. Used to be a high school rowing coach.
5. I enjoy sleeping on the ground and walking long distances.
 
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Evan McGarrah Front Desk

1. Used to live on a sailboat.
2. Builds #vanlife conversion vans for fun.
3. Can juggle and ride a unicycle (just not at the same time).
4. Favorite climbing destination is Red Rocks Nevada.
5. Is definitely not deathly afraid of ducks.
 
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Rho Cairn Front Desk

1. Trans AF.
2. I studied mathematics for many years – including knot theory. Formally, all of our rock climbing knots are tangles, not knots. Also, I’ll gladly infodump about infinity (for a finite length of time).
3. I maintain a spreadsheet of all my backpacking and related gear, how much each item weighs, and categorized along several dimensions. I should just make an app for this.
4. I believe that peanut butter and chocolate are the sole reagents for a spell that produces the energy force for all life on this planet.
5. I care a lot about my ND community, and want VW to be a welcoming and accommodating space for disabled folks.
 
Vayle

Vayle Barela Front Desk

1. I’ve restored and lived in a 1984 Westfalia.
2. I love to surf and ski as much as my free time allows me.
3. My dog Basil is my other half.
4. I burp a lot more than the average person.
5. Doughnuts are my favorite food.