Kate Rutherford

Professional Rock Climber/Artist/Wilderness Advocate

Kate Rutherford brings a unique set of skills and passion to her role of Glynwood Ambassador. Kate is not only a professional rock climber but also an artist, wilderness advocate, and devoted consumer of leafy organic greens. Her global climbing adventures include first ascents on iconic peaks in Patagonia, Kenya, and Venezuela, as well as a notable free ascent of El Capitan's Freerider route. Kate's diverse experiences—including earning a biology degree from Colorado College, rural homesteading in Alaska, and subsistence hunting and fishing—have shaped her perspective on the intersection of climbing, sustainable living, and environmental activism.

As a Glynwood Ambassador, Kate will help advance our work to support regional food systems. Each Ambassador contributes a unique set of expertise and interests in alignment with Glywood’s vision, and Kate’s initiative, Farm to Crag, is a perfect match. Farm to Crag aims to connect climbers to local and sustainable food sources through tangible resources, community engagement, and education. Kate's dedication to promoting organic regenerative agriculture's role in combating climate change, coupled with her adventurous spirit, makes her an inspiring advocate. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact Kate will bring to Glynwood as an Ambassador, blending climbing, stories, farms, maps, organic greens, and environmental activism into a powerful force for change. Welcome Kate!