Katie “Kit” Finney

Sitting still is virtually impossible for this New England native. That's why Petra has become one of her favorite playgrounds! Kit grew up primarily around New Hampshire as a hiker, biker and snowboarder - completely oblivious to the wonders of climbable granite around them (though climbing the Old Man In The Mountain always intrigued them!). Since 2011, they have utilized their restless nature as fuel to lead summer camps and outdoor education programs ranging from snowboard instructing in Colorado to surf instructing in Australia?! Settling into Vermont life in 2022 and finding their new home as a Petra Cliffs SumMAT counselor, Rec Team and private lesson coach, Kit is incredibly excited to take on the role of Indoor Programs Manager. They hope to bring the community who so graciously welcomed them even closer through inclusive and encouraging programming. 

Kit identifies as Queer and is always keen for a chat about Vermont's finest class 4 gravel rides, snowboards, and what your latest favorite snack is!

In May of 2020, they earned her 200 YYT Certification and a 25-hour Ayurvedic Specialty. They taught for two years through Melbourne and Phillip Island. 

In January of 2022, they earned her Victorian Surf Life Saving qualification and taught surfing, sea kayaking, paddleboarding, coastal bike touring, and snorkeling through the Bass Coast. 

In June of 2022, Petra Cliffs helped them earn her Wilderness First Aid badge and in Fall of 2023 earned her Climbing Wall Instructor Certification.