Who are you?
I’m Emily Dionne!
When did you work at Diablo Rock Gym?
I think I started around 2009. I worked full time for DRG until 2013 when Grad School got in the way! I continued to help out until I moved to Oregon last year.
What is your favorite memory of working at DRG?
I loved Fright Night!! Shannon and I would do a Halloween Party every year with a costume contest, pie eating contest and so many decorations. I loved it!
What did you like most about working at DRG?
I really liked teaching the intro to climbing classes to new climbers. It was always fun seeing them succeed and get really excited about climbing. I also liked the family feel of the whole environment. And that feeling never leaves. When I make it back to visit, it really is like coming home!
What are you up to these days?
Brian and I moved to Oregon last year. I am working as a speech and language pathologist for children, birth to 5. I ran two full marathons this year, hiked 100 miles on the JMT with Touchstone Climbing member Christine Reynolds and have traded Yosemite for Smith Rock as my new climbing grounds.
Will we see you at the Touchstone 20th Anniversary party on October 2nd?
Maybe! I would love to come down!
Be sure to join us for Touchstone’s 20th Anniversary party at Diablo Rock Gym on October 2nd!
