COMMITTEE MEMBER (2010-2012)
ERIK FISCHER
Houston, Texas
I have climbed a lot at Enchanted Rock over the years and I would like to take this opportunity to give back to the climbing community by joining the CTCC. I enjoy every type of rock climbing. However, in my opinion there is nothing better than traditional rock climbing. I feel it the most challenging and rewarding type of climbing.
Until a few years ago mountaineering was my primary focus. I have climbed numerous mountains in Ecuador, Argentina, Mexico and the US. I have taken courses though the American Alpine Institute in glacier travel and crevasse rescue and have also taking courses at the Andes Climbing School in Ecuador.
I began rock climbing at Enchanted Rock by taking a course with Mountain Madness in 2000. In the last few years my primary focus has become rock climbing and making climbing videos (www.rafisch.com). I have rock climbed in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada, California, Ecuador and Mexico.
My goals for joining the committee are: continued rock climber access to Enchanted Rock, maintaining a good working relationship with TPWD, and maintaining a good relationship with the climbing community of Enchanted Rock.
