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LAS VEGAS MOUNTAINEERS CLUB
WHO WE ARE

The club was founded in July 1994 by a dedicated group of individuals who shared a common love of the mountains and wanted to share their experience and knowledge with others. Members include hikers, climbers, backpackers and mountaineers; from beginner to the seasoned veteran.

Las Vegas Mountaineers Club
Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is elected each July at the club meeting. Please click on the e-mail address(es) below if you would like to contact a member of the board.

President: Nadia von Magdenko
Vice President/Training Director: Xavier Wasiak
Secretary: Alda Behie
Treasurer: Jim Albamont
Newsletter Editor: Joel Brewster
Outings Director: Annalisa Helm
Membership Director: Chris Ransel
Website Director: Amy Brewster
Public Relations/Marketing Director: Kim Owen
Club Gear Director: Chris Ransel
Social Directors: Dawna Herndon & Valentina Fields
Safety Director: Mary Beth Pierce
Assistant Director: Richard Baugh
Assistant Director: John "Snafu" Mueller
Assistant Director: Doug Olson
Assistant Director: Nathan Petrosian
Assistant Director: Cristina Rodriguez
Assistant Director: Harlan Stockman
Past President: Howard Herndon

Club Activities

Club members have led and participated in a wide variety of outings and activities locally and in mountain ranges of neighboring states. These include:

• rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the local mountains surrounding the Las Vegas area;
• ice climbing, back-country skiing and alpine ascents in the neighboring Sierra range; and
• technical alpine routes in the coastal ranges of California and Washington.

Training Courses

Formal and informal training programs are developed to meet the requirements of members. These include rock climbing basics, map and compass courses, snow school, backpacking and more.

Community Activities

The club is involved with encouraging safe and clean practices on the trails. Members of the club manage a section of highway 157 on the way to Mount Charleston as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. The club also is involved in trail clean-up projects at Mt. Charleston and the Red Rock Conservation Area.