Archives: DMC Committee Volunteers


  • Tom Withers

    Tom Withers

    About me: I have been a member since 2021 which I found to be a great way to meet like minded people who just want to get out there whether that be climbing or walking in the peak. Or mountaineering somewhere further away. Favourite mountaineering destination: The north face of Ben Nevis the choice from,…

  • Phil Holloway

    Phil Holloway

    About me: Joined DMC in 2024 Favourite mountaineering destination: “Close to an edge or down by a river.”

  • Genevieve Matthews

    Genevieve Matthews

    About me: I joined the DMC in July 2022 when I moved back to the UK and it’s been such a warm and grounding connection to this area ever since. I love the fact that everyone is so different and always up to something! Favourite mountaineering destination: Bosigran, Cornwall, just because I have such happy…

  • Isabel Hadley

    Isabel Hadley

    About me: Joined DMC in 2023 after moving to Matlock on retirement. Favourite mountaineering destination: The Dolomites: steep warm rock, sunny climate, excellent food.

  • David Gray

    David Gray

    About me: I was entirely an indoor climber before joining the DMC in 2024. Joining the club was a great way to progress into outdoor climbing and meet some seriously strong climbers. There are people who want to push their grade and others who are just happy to be out enjoying the day. I do…

  • Alan Blyth

    Alan Blyth

    About me: I have been climbing with DMC since 2022, becoming a parent made it tricky to commit to plans and joining a club was a great way to know I could rock up and climb with someone – but if my son kept us awake all night then I wasn’t letting anyone down when…