Staff

Our Staff

Jason & Gabi Burd

FOUNDER/OWNERS

15 years ago in Ft. Collins, Colorado, Jason discovered his love for climbing. But it wasn't until he made it out to Lake Tahoe for good, that he discovered the lack of climbing facilities in the area. Jason dreamed of a place where the community could gather, excel in their fitness training on and off the wall and watch a sporting event or two. His dreams became a reality in 2008 when construction began on the multi-million dollar overhaul of what used to be Incline Athletic Club. The climbing wall at High Altitude Fitness opened to the public in 2009 and has been a central spot for locals, pros and passers-by for the last 7 years. You may even see Jason on the wall periodically, as he consistently puts up new, fresh routes along side his setting staff and visiting pro athletes.

Not only was a climbing wall a priority, a state-of-the-art fitness center was at the helm of his overall dream. Jason has managed to keep on top of cutting-edge fitness equipment and is constantly implementing new, fresh ideas to the programming at HAF. With the help of an amazing staff, High Altitude Fitness continues to flourish year after year!

Gabi relocated to Lake Tahoe in the year 2000 after realizing her love for the outdoors, adventure and serenity that Lake Tahoe has to offer.

Gabi has a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. She is a certified yoga instructor through the Yoga Alliance disciplined in Iyengar and Hatha Yoga. Gabi’s holistic approach to wellness, encompasses a disciplined exercise routine that includes running, weight lifting, yoga, and rock climbing to achieve harmony of mind, body and spirit. When she in not working she enjoys the outdoors with her family and animals, sailing, swimming, reading and traveling.

MANAGERS

Katie Bay Woodbury
**Operations & Programs Manager**
Katie Bay Woodbury began her climbing gym career in 2015. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work across & manage various departments—including front desk, youth programs, community events, yoga and marketing. Through all these roles, one thing has stayed the same, her love for climbing and the community that comes with it, especially in the development of young athletes.
Katie Bay loves being part of a space where people come together to challenge themselves, support one another, and have fun—whether you're brand new to climbing & fitness or have been at it for years. She is also passionate about working with our incredible coaching staff to build and strengthen the High Altitude Fitness youth teams.
You can often find her connecting with members, checking in with coaches, or helping staff fine-tune the small details that make a big difference in your gym experience.
Katie Bay manages programs, personal training and group fitness departments.

Alex Schrage

Operations Manager - Incline Village

Alex Schrage is the Operations Manager for High Altitude Fitness Incline Village. A graduate of Incline High School, Alex has been local to the Tahoe area for over ten years. When he is not working, Alex enjoys golfing and skiing. When weather allows his favorite day is skiing at Mt Rose, then golfing in Reno. Alex brings drive and discipline learned through a life of customer service, and service, with the goal of keeping the Incline Location running as smoothly as possible.

Read Januskiewiecz
**Operations Manager**
Read in the Truckee Operations Manager who manages guest services, front desk, sales, and operational efficiency. Read has handfuls of years working in the industry as a climbing gym general manager and facilities management.
Growing up in southwest New Hampshire Read found a love for the outdoors at an early age. He began climbing after a friend offered to take him ice climbing while ski bumming in Vermont and hasn’t looked back since. Read has traveled, snowboarded, climbed and fly fished extensively all over the U.S. Priding himself as a “Jack of all trades”. Constantly looking for new routes, backcountry powder descents or peaceful water to cast a fly. Whether he is on splitter granite, subzero winter conditions or on the water his stoke is always huge! A new transplant to the mountains of California If he’s not at work you’ll find him at the crag, on the river, and almost always with his trusty dog Cliff.

Greg Redlawsk

Head Route Setter - Incline Village and Truckee Locations

Greg Redlawsk is the Head Routesetter for High Altitude Fitness. He started out as a climber in New York City and has been routesetting for roughly a decade. With a background in theater directing and design, he strives to create a compelling climbing product that combines aesthetics and wall balance with fundamental functionality of movement. He is passionate about creating a routesetting department that meets the needs of the gym members where they are, while also providing them with avenues to develop and grow as climbers. He is also a dedicated outdoor climber and is excited to experience what the Tahoe region has to offer!