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Black Diamond Equipment Sponsors Kismet’s 2010 Program Season

May 12, 2010

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…

Friends of Kismet To Match First Time Donations 200% Until October 1

May 5, 2010

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…

Mountain Hardwear Send a Kid to Camp Program Complete – and Successful!

April 29, 2010

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!

Panoramic prints of Mount Washington and Cathedral Ledge on sale to benefit Kismet!

April 19, 2010

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

April 14 Matt McCormick Presentation to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation

March 24, 2010

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…

Kismet E-Newsletter Issue 1, 2010

March 4, 2010

Read the latest E-Newsletter!

Q&A with the Staff: Richard Parker, Climbing Instructor

March 2, 2010

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…

MWV Ice Fest Silent Auction Funds Kismet Student Scholarships; Intern Endowment Fund Established

February 19, 2010

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…

2010 Mountain Hardwear’s Send a Kid to Camp Program

February 18, 2010

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…

Feb 5 MWV Ice Fest Silent Auction to Benefit Kismet

February 1, 2010

17th Annual Mt. Washington Valley Ice Festival Steve House Slide Show and Dry Tooling Face Off with Silent Auction to Benefit Kismet Rock Foundation See photos from last year’s Ice Fest auction and slide show! WHEN: Friday February 5, 7 pm WHERE: Cranmore Family Fitness Center (climbing wall) Thanks to…

Rock & Ice Magazine Article About Kismet’s First Decade

January 1, 2010

Check out this nice article by Alison Osius of Rock & Ice Magazine about Kismet’s first ten years. Many thanks to all who have made it possible, and Happy New Year!

Nike Wants You to Back Your Block!

December 8, 2009

We were thrilled to learn recently that Kismet won a grant of $2,500 from Nike Inc. through their ‘Back Your Block’ Initiative! This is the second such grant we have received. Kismet students in front of the North Conway Factory Store, photo by Brian Post But that is not all!…