UNK Climbing Club

I have been employed at the UNK Climbing Wall within the UNK Wellness Center since the summer of 2022. As our engagement numbers grew, my friends and I saw an opportunity to build on this momentum by starting a climbing club. I helped lay the groundwork to get the club up and running in September of 2023, and now, as a Registered Student Organization at UNK, the club hosts exciting events that allow members to develop their skills and create lasting memories.

In the spring of 2024, with support from the UNK Wellness Center, the UNK Climbing Club successfully hosted its first climbing competition, drawing 29 competitors—the highest turnout in the past four years of competitions at UNK. As Co-President, I played a key role in both the planning and marketing of the event. On the planning side, I assisted the executive board with creating the registration survey, managing all monetary transactions, and overseeing day-of operations. On the marketing side, I contributed to the creation of a logo, flyers, and t-shirt orders for contestants. The competition was a tremendous success, and our climbers had an unforgettable experience!