Leslie Gains-Germain loves outdoor climbing in all its forms - whether it's technical pitches of vertical limestone, big walls in Yosemite Valley, or long romps on tiered ice, she relishes in exploration, adventure, and pushing physical limits. Outside of climbing, Leslie works as a statistical consultant in the environmental sector, building models for predicting location and movement of contamination underground and in lakes and rivers. When she's not working at her computer or exploring the mountains, Leslie spends her time climbing at the local crags or working on her 100-year old adobe house. At Broad Beta, Leslie does web design, web maintenance, financials, and contributes to creative and technical content.

Ever since her first lead at Foster Falls in Tennessee, Cat has been devoted to climbing, its lifestyle, and its people. She spent her 20s cutting her teeth in the Tetons and Indian Creek and now lives in Lander, WY. Over the last two decades she has worked in the outdoor industry in various realms including guiding alpine climbing, mountaineering, horsepacking, and backpacking expeditions. Cat now works full-time as a flight nurse and part time in the local ER. In her spare time, Cat is usually found editing photos or playing in her garden. Her favorite climbing memories feature the Uintas, Beartooths, Bitterroot, and Winds. Cat produces the Broad Beta podcast.

Laura grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota where they were a complete city kid. This didn't really change until senior year of college at Colorado State University and they were brought to Vedauwoo and discovered their love for rock climbing and the art of offwidth. After spending a few years traveling and climbing primarily in Rocky Mountain National Park and Indian Creek, Laura landed in Bozeman with the goal of developing roots and forming a community. When they aren't climbing you can find them trail running, painting, and embroidering everything in sight. They are excited to keep working with Broad Beta to increase inclusivity and diversity in the outdoors.

India grew up in the Tetons in Wyoming, surrounded by radical mountaineers, but she didn't find her own love of outdoor pursuits until she had left home. She fell in love with climbing about 6 years ago. Over the last six years, she's dedicated her time to trad climbing and spent most of her vacation time on climbing trips all over the West. She lives in Bozeman where she waits tables and goes out for quick morning missions in the canyon outside town. Otherwise she's writing and reading or talking people's ears off about the power of regenerative agriculture and the magic of the natural wine movement. She writes, edits, and co-hosts the Broad Beta podcast.

Hannah Rogger is a Canadian backcountry chef who grew up skiing in the foothills of the Cariboo Mountain Range. A devoted cook from a young age, she stepped into her career by spending her summers between college years cooking for hundreds of tree planters deep in British Columbia’s wilderness. She is currently the chef at a ski touring lodge in the Valhalla Ranges, feeding skiers while also finding time to join them on the skin track and the slopes. She finds cooking for people in wilderness settings inspiring and fulfilling. She is Broad Beta’s resident chef and creates content and recipes for Bush Cooking, the backcountry food section of our website. She currently lives on the traditional territory of the Sinixt people (Nelson, BC).

Maria is a Canadian who grew up in Austin, Texas, where she stumbled into climbing at the age of 17. After graduating with her degree in Computer Science, she moved out West in search of a mountainous backyard. Maria moved to Salt Lake City for four years, where she picked up ice climbing, skiing, and alpine climbing. In 2019, Maria set out on a solo 2000 mile bike tour through the Sierras and Cascades to climb several volcanoes. She currently lives in Bozeman, Montana with her large collection of houseplants. When she’s not outside, Maria enjoys learning about permaculture, gardening, making art, and cooking with friends. Here at Broad Beta, Maria does web design and artistic direction.

Sara lives in Bozeman with her dog, Tyler. Originally from the Philadelphia suburbs, she feels most at home living among mountains. Her favorite activities include skiing, rock climbing, hiking, camping, painting, and all things food. She is the owner and founder of Freedwoman Retreats, which connects participants with their inner feminine through moon circles, outdoor experiences, and yoga and meditation. To date she's facilitated retreats for hundreds of participants, creating community and connection. Besides running retreats, Sara works as an analyst in the financial services industry. When she is not working or playing outside, she frequents live music shows, is involved in the local LGBTQ+ community, and volunteers for a few Bozeman non-profits.

Jane Jackson grew up in the Tetons in Wyoming, surrounded by the world of climbing. For the first 18 years of her life, she thought climbing was the most boring activity adults could possibly spend their time doing. In her early 20s, she had an epiphany, re-discovered climbing for herself, and moved to Yosemite Valley. For the past ten years, Jane has pursued ideal climbing conditions in inspiring locations from Yosemite to Patagonia to the Verdon Gorge. Now, she lives in Bishop, California where you can find ideal climbing conditions nearly all the time. When she's not rock climbing, Jane works as a writer, editor, and apprentice jewelry maker. She also loves gardening, cooking, running, and has recently started dabbling in fly fishing in the streams of the High Sierra.