The Mountaineering Club of Alaska has committees which provide a great way for members to become involved in the community.

Board Members.

 

Officers

President Peter Taylor (term expires in 2025)

Vice-President Sean Kortus (term expires in 2026)

Secretary Allison Medland (term expires in 2026)

Treasurer Ragen Davey (term expires in 2026)

Directors

Reux Sterns (term expires in 2025)

Lang Van Dommelen (term expires in 2025)

G Platte (term expires in 2025)

Andrew Holman (term expires in 2026)

Scott Parmelee (term expires in 2026)

Lane Christenson (term expires in 2026)

Committees.

 

Huts.

The huts committee is responsible for the care and maintenance of the MCA's huts. This does not mean this committee is responsible for carrying out maintenance but they are responsible for organizing and making available the materials for hut maintenance.

Chairperson: Scott Parmelee

Hiking and Climbing.

This committee is responsible for approving club sanctioned trips and trip leaders.

Chairperson: Lang Van Dommelen

Training.

The MCA puts on three annual training events, the Ice Festival, Basic Mountaineering School and Rock School. We are not limited to these events.

Chairperson: Gerrit Verbeek

 

Awards.

This committee is repsonsible for reviewing the recommended recipients of MCA awards.

Chairperson: Charlie Sink Other committee members: Max Neale, Steve Gruhn

Geographic Names.

This committee is responsible for reviewing proposed names for geographic features in Alaska.

Chairperson: Steve Gruhn Other committee members: Tom Choate, Dave Hart, Willy Hersman, Dan Michaud

Library.

Manages the club library.

Chairperson: Gwen Higgins

 

Membership.

Responsible for processing and storing MCA membership applications. This is usually chaired by the current Treasurer.

Chairperson: Annie Shane

Mentorship.

Responsible for facilitating mentor relationships between experienced and newer mountaineers.

Committee members: Katherine Cooper and Lila Hobbs

Calendar.

MCA produces a calendar every year of the best photos taken by MCA members.

Chairperson: Heather Johnson

 

Peak Registers.

This committee is responsible for coordinating the replacement and maintenance of peak registers on Alaska mountains.

Chairperson: Josh Clark

Parks Advisory.

Several members of the MCA formed an Anchorage-based non-profit organization called the Chugach Park Access Coalition (CPAC) whose mission is to promote public access to Chugach State Park at multiple smaller access points, with due respect for adjacent land owners.

Members with suggestions related to parks advisory issues are encouraged to contact us with the subject "Parks Advisory Committee".

Chairperson: vacant

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