Congratulations to Gene and Maura Kistler of the New River Gorge for receiving the Access Fund’s Lifetime Achievement Award!!!
For their tireless advocacy, stewardship, vision, activism, and pure unbridled enthusiasm for the amazing sport of climbing in one of the most beautiful places to do it in.
Gene and Maura’s passion for this area is unmatched. They’ve followed it with action that’s made a difference in our lives.
Well chosen Access Fund, we couldn’t agree more. Here is the full text of the award, which can also be found here:
Menocal Lifetime Achievement Award – Gene and Maura Kistler
The Access Fund is proud to recognize Gene and Maura Kistler with a Menocal Lifetime Achievement Award for years of climbing advocacy, stewardship, and service in the New River Gorge. Gene and Maura have dedicated hundreds of hours to stewardship efforts, worked with countless land managers, founded the New River Alliance of Climbers (NRAC), served on the AF board of directors and as regional coordinators, and launched one the most successful and popular grassroots climbing events in the country—the New River Rendezvous. Through the Rendezvous, Gene and Maura continue to inspire climbers across the country with a grassroots event that has access as its underlying cause. Their energy and commitment to the climbing community has inspired many, and their work protects one of the country’s most important climbing areas.
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