Meet the Athletes

Born and raised in Charlotte, Micajah paddled every type of kayak he could find. That took him to compete in (3) U23 Slalom World Championships, 2 Freestyle World Cups, Multiple class 5 extreme races, testing brand new prototype kayaks and so much more.

Marcella competes for the US National Canoe Slalom Team and hopes to qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics. Originally from just outside Washington, D.C., Marcella loves being on the water and is lucky enough to be able to travel and compete worldwide through kayaking.

Kenny Hank is a former US Extreme Slalom athlete turned engineer living in Greenville, South Carolina. Kenny is usually out chasing some of the biggest whitewater in the South.

Arabella is a veteran climber of over 18 years, starting off as a youth competitor and representing the US at the Youth World Championship 4 times. She is now passionate about outdoor bouldering and enjoys exploring local New England zones near her current home base of Somerville, MA. Her first TuckFest was in 2014, and she is excited to return after a long hiatus.

Ashley Fisher is a climber and coach from Colorado who has been climbing for most of her life. She loves competing, climbing outside and getting to share the sport with the athletes she coaches. Climbing has taken her to some pretty incredible places and introduced her to some of her favorite people, and she’s excited to be part of Tuck Fest this year.

Josh FitzPatrick has been competitively climbing for over 10 years and is returning to Tuck Fest for his 5th year. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Josh has been living in Salt Lake City, Utah for the past 2 years. He spends his time running his small business, Fitz Outfitters, training for competitions and spending time in the mountains.

Yealiya is an 18 year-old rock climber from Georgia who has been dedicated to the sport for over 8 years. She’s an international competitor who has proudly represented the U.S. at Youth Worlds twice. Outside of climbing, she has a love for nature and enjoys sewing, crocheting and all things creative.