In an effort to recognise the incredible contributions some of our members have and continue to make for the success of UNEOAC, we grant an individual Lifetime Membership once a year. This occurs only when a member has been identified to have contributed significantly to the ongoing success of the club and wider outdoor adventure community.
Year
2023
Member
Richard Curtis
Richard has earned life membership by making a fantastic contribution to climbing in the New England and Northwest region, UNEOAC’s backyard. Richard has been climbing and establishing traditional climbing routes routes in our area for over 40 years, with 101 recorded first ascents including climbs that were at the time nationally significant. Richard has also fostered the next generation of climbers and first ascensionist’s sharing skills, potential new routes and climbing areas.
2022
Brendan Heywood
- A long time contributor to the club as President and event coordinator since the 1990s
- Has created and donated various hold, volumes and other equipment to the club
- Significant contributions to local and international climbing through theCrag
- Established a large number of first ascents (121 recorded) and assisted with many more (mostly stolen by Ben)