Get to know the awesome North Shore VertiGals, a friendly group of climbers located in the northwoods of Minnesota and Wisconsin. They strive to provide a community to support womxn (cis and trans), trans people of all genders, and gender non-conforming people of all ages and levels. Their goal is to strengthen the climbing community through fostering diversity and supporting climbers of all ages and skills by creating a safe space to climb, learn, and grow.

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Learn more on the pages on this site and the VertiGals website!​

In June 2018, the North Shore VertiGals incorporated and began electing board members who volunteer their free time to run the VertiGals! Now, elections occur at the beginning of each year. If you’re curious about how the organization is run or having trouble sleeping at night, check out our bylaws. Roles can always be adapted to the individuals filling the roles.

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2022 Executive Officers:

• President: Catherine Hafdahl

• Vice President: Kathryn Haglin

• Secretary: Beth Kleinke

• Treasurer: Taylor Jacobson

• Facebook Communications: Claire Mutch

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Subcommittees and participants: 

Our subcommittees meet and operate as needed. We are always looking for more help, and joining a subcommittee is a great way to dip your toes into the world that is the VertiGals board!

• Fundraising Subcommittee

  • Erin Hammes

  • Taylor Jacobson

• Events Subcommittee

  • Mari Hardel

  • Catherine Hafdahl

• Social Media Subcommittee 

  • Claire Mutch

  • Catherine Hafdahl

 

Board Meetings:

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All board meetings are open to anyone, so join us! The board meets the last Monday of every other month at rotating locations.  There are also many active subcommittees focusing on fundraising, events, or other topics that you may be interested in getting involved in.