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Meet Kat Whistance Super Mom and Owner of Ibex Climbing Gym

April 12, 2016 by Jason Clements

Meet Kat Whistance Super Mom and Owner of Ibex Climbing Gym

Meet Kat Whistance Super Mom and Owner of Ibex Climbing Gym in Blue SpringsMost of us in the Kansas City Climbing Community learned to lead climb at Ibex Climbing Gym in Blue Springs, Missouri.  And, you already know that Ibex is a world-class facility with world-class route setting.  But have you taken the time to meet Kat Whistance, the owner of Ibex?

In this interview, we cover:

  • The latest news for Ibex West
  • Get to know Kat in 15 seconds
  • What is new at Ibex
  • How Jon Whistance (Kat’s husband) overcame severe elbow tendinitis
  • The history of how Kat came to own Ibex Climbing Gym
  • The best places to eat near Ibex
  • Why Ibex routesetting may be the best in the Kansas City area
  • Tips for adding rock climbing to your fitness routine
  • And, lots more…

Ladies and Gentlemen, please meet Kat Whistance:

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Ibex west is coming along; slowly, but coming along. I want to make this gym a climber’s dream — a climbing gym for climbers. I want nothing but the best for people who come in and climb. Safety is big on my list, too.  I want to make sure I am picking the right everything for the gym and the climbers.

Do you have an opening date yet?

Well last time I gave one, I jinxed myself with getting the right permits and missed it.  So, I am not telling anyone a date until I get these last few things taken care of.


Get to know Kat in 15 seconds:

The last good book I read was: The Wild

The last show I binged watched was: Top Chef

Meet Kat Whistance Super MomWhat were you looking at the last time you said, “Wow, now that is awesome!”  Saturday night when my family was all on the couch watching Sporting KC game together.

What were you looking at the last time you said, “There is no way I’m cleaning that up!”  Well, I am a mother of 4 and own a climbing gym..I can never say that. I have cleaned up a LOT of stuff.

A perfect relaxation session includes: Sitting at my kitchen table before all the kids get up with my cup of coffee and just being with myself and thoughts before the day starts.


HCRB:  What’s new at Ibex?

Kat:  Lately we have new paint up, new brand of shoes, and of course, new holds.

HCRB:  What is the most popular item you sell out of your pro-shop?

Kat:  Shoes — and now we carry Five TenThe Pro Shop at Ibex Climbing GymHCRB:  What is something that Ibex is doing better for its members? [Read more…] about Meet Kat Whistance Super Mom and Owner of Ibex Climbing Gym

Filed Under: Interviews, Route Setting Tagged With: Ibex Climbing Gym, Indoor Climbing Gym, Kat Whistance, Kathleen Whistance

Leadership Lessons I Learned While Running The Kansas City Climbing Club

October 9, 2015 by Jason Clements

Lessons I Learned While Running The Kansas City Climbing Club
Leadership Lessons I Learned While Running The Kansas City Climbing Club

If you ever get an opportunity to volunteer in your local climbing club; take it.  Volunteering is good for you and the community; especially if you are a small business owner or entrepreneur.  Being involved will open all sorts of doors to new experiences.  The rewards of meeting so many amazing people while you are doing something as fun as climbing is worth your time.

And you will experience many situations where you will be able to hone your leadership skills.  Volunteering can help you improve your:

  • Communications Skills (in general)
  • Public Speaking and Writing Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Negotiation Skill
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Marketing and Promotion Skills

Here are some of the leadership lessons I learned while running the Kansas City Climbing Club

  1. Surround Yourself With Excellent People
  2. You Must Have Excellent Listening Skills
  3. Empathy Is A Requirement To Be A Good Leader
  4. There Must Be A Support System For The Small Businesses
  5. No One Is Good At Everything.  It Is Easy To Learn From Others.
  6. Everyone Loves A Discount And A Giveaway:  Marketing Savvy

Lesson 1:  The Climbing Community is full of incredible people.  Surround yourself with exceptional people.

I truly wish I had more time to spend with some of the people that I have met through climbing.

Here are my favorite examples of what exceptional leadership looks like:

[Read more…] about Leadership Lessons I Learned While Running The Kansas City Climbing Club

Filed Under: Kansas City Climbing Club Tagged With: Backpacker Pucks, Ibex Climbing Gym, Kansas City Climbing Club, Kansas City Climbing Community, Leadership, Monster Mountain Climbing Gym

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