Staff
Introducing the our Rocktown staff - in all their glory.
We asked each of them to reply to the following questions:
1. When did you start climbing/How long have you been climbing?
2. What is your favorite gym climb at Rocktown?
3. What is your favorite outdoor climbing area?
4. Your position at R-town
5. A unique talent you possess
6. List other hobbies/interests
7. OTHER information about you....
Lisa Gibson
1. I started climbing about 10 years ago with my boyfriend (now husband) and enjoy all types of climbing-although now only have time for indoor climbing!
2. Xodus-when it's not too windy
3. Most any place in Arkansas, but I love Vegas too....
4. Co-owner/Operations Manager
5. Reciting the alphabet backwards
6. I enjoy most outdoor activities and especially love playing with my son!
7. I have a Master's degree in Nutrition and am a Registered Dietitian
Aaron Gibson
1. Started climbing in 1992 - but really started when I was about 8 or 9 - I just didn't know that's what I was doing. I scared myself soloing at Red Rock Canyon (in Oklahoma).
2. Either Xodus or Quarry Daze is my favorite route at the gym.
3. Favorite outdoor climbing area would be El Portero Chico in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Other favorite areas would be Red Rocks, NV, Cave Creek, AR, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwest Oklahoma, and Yosemite/Tolumne in CA.
4. Co-Owner, Manager, Routesetter, Coach...the list goes on.
5. I've been told I make "the best cookies."
6. Screenwriting, Super 8 film, movies, music, the ocean, travelling, spending time with my wife, Lisa and little boy, Summit.
7. I recently completed a short film called The Good Soldier. It was shot on location at Rocktown and much of the crew and some of the cast was made up of Rocktown employees. We have some talented people here. I also do website and graphic design through F47 Productions and co-own (with Erik Schultz) a climbing wall design/build firm called Rock Island Climbing Wall Company. In addition I also began in 2007 The Renegade Picture Show, which is an outdoor film experience we host at the gym.
William Fredericks III (aka WF3 aka Billy)
1. I started Climbing May of 2005 stopped for 2 years and started again spring break of 2008. So a total of 2 years.
2. Probably Steve’s climbs (the pink one) or Exodus.
3. Boulder Canyon
4. I like the way climbing instructor sounds.
5. I can organize the crap out of things.
6. I enjoy anything outdoors, biking, camping, hiking you know all that stuff. I also enjoy listing to music, and hang out with the friends.
Jacquelyn
1.I started climbing about a year and a half ago and have not looked back since. Some might call climbing my obsession, but I prefer to see it as my passion.
2. Currently my favorite route at Rocktown is the Blue Diamond in the slab room. The crux moves at the blue box make me push with every once of strength I have. Making each time I get the route amazing. It's no gimme!
3. I would have to say my favorite place to climb outside is Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper Arkansas. Now, I know the midwest has far more epic climbing spots to offer up, but there is just something about Horseshoe that always tugs me back. It might have something to do with the ranch dog Chili. I love that pup!
4. I am an Assistant Coach for the Oklahoma Climbing Team. It really is the best part of my week. I love being able to help the kids grow in their climbing abilities and get new routes. This climbing team will kick your pants, I promise!
5. Let me share a little secret with you. I am an expert when it comes to keeping cheap betta fish alive. Not sure how I became a master at this, but some say I have a gift! I think the trick is in the feeding because a hungry fish seems to be happy / alive fish.
6. In my free time that isn't spent tackling routes at Rocktown I enjoy spending time with my little side kick Ronnie the pug. I also dabble in conceptual / abstract large format style painting, as well as do film and video work on the side.
Tim Denton (aka Timmy D)
1. Feb. of 08
2. Rocktown Pulldown
3. Hounds Ears, Boone North Carolina
4. Route Setter ...or bad ass whatever you prefer
5. can rotate my hands in opposite directions :)
6. girls, laughs, music, motorcycles, beer!
7. formally known at rocktown as the guy with all the tattooes and funky shoes!
Morgan Gerville-Reache
1. I started climbing in 2006 in East Tennessee and have loved the sport ever-since
2. I am in love with the finger crack.
3. The Obed in Morgan County East Tennessee
4. Club Coach, maintenance assistant, route setter helper,... just about everything.
5. I harmonize and whistle to songs that I like, I am bilingual (French), I don't really get stressed out over anything.
6. Hunting and fishing, cycling for long distances, and anything that involves being outside with nature really.
7. I ride my bike to work as often as I can to save money and the earth. I have a bachelors degree in Environmental Studies from Maryville College. I am an Eagle Scout. I am Wilderness First Responder certified
Darby
Chris
Alec
James
Cruz
Jack
Dave
Contact
Rocktown Climbing Gym200 SE 4th Street
OKC, OK 73129
Rocktown, LLC
PO Box 643
OKC, OK 73101
405-319-1400 climb[at]rocktowngym.com
