As a founding member of Joe’s Fest, one of Adriana’s proudest achievements is enhancing the community and local economy through the Festival. She’s been climbing since 2009 and worked in the outdoor industry for many years before focusing her work on Joe’s Valley Coalition and the new kid summer camps.

Favorite Joe’s problem: Reach Around

Fellow Fest co-founder Vikki is a professional photographer and has been a team member for multiple climbing nonprofits through the years. She has over a decade of nonprofit experience and continues to use her knowledge to help the Fest grow.

Favorite Joe’s problem: Kill by Numbers

Castle Dale Mayor Danny never thought he’d be on a climbing nonprofit board, but he couldn’t be prouder of what the Fest has accomplished! He likes how the event celebrates his local community and attracts more folks to the area to recreate.

Val is new to the team but is excited to use her nonprofit and climbing festival coordinating experience to help grow the organization! She has been climbing since 2012 and although is primarily a rope climber, is slowly converting with each new Joe’s boulder touched. She has travelled all over the world to find aesthetic lines, quality movement, and of course, tasty snacks!

Favorite Joe’s problem: Chips

Julie has been climbing in Joe’s since 2006. She quit her corporate job in 2020, moved to Castle Dale, and hasn’t looked back since. After 25 years in high tech, she was excited to dive into nonprofit & stewardship work. Each year, Julie loves seeing the team’s hard work come to fruition during the best weekend of the year!

Favorite Joe’s problem: Bowling Ball

Kaylee is a true Joe’s Valley local who was born and raised in Castle Dale. She successfully merges and communicates between climber and locals and is happy to see her work bring a whole new dynamic to her hometown.

Sarah moved to Castle Dale recently to be part of a community that she feels cares so much for the area while putting in so much time and energy to make it a place for everyone to enjoy. She loves getting to climb on such world class rock while kindling the stoke through her design and photography experience. 

Favorite Joe’s problem: Chop Suey!

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Pilo has been climbing since the 1990s and Joe’s remains one of her favorite spots to boulder. She likes how the Fest gives her an opportunity to work with friends and bring the community together.

Favorite Joe’s problem: Bowling Ball

Between running trade fair booths to volunteering, John Alex has been involved in Joe’s Fest for several years. His highlight is watching the rodeo games and seeing the locals and climbers join forces for a one-of-a-kind weekend.

Favorite Joe’s problem: Great White