ECSA Board Members

Michael Goodroad, President

South Dakota native and one-time NYC cabbie, Michael has skied, biked, and hiked at Eagle Cliff almost since the beginning of time. He brings diverse skills as a radio advertising manager and jazz show host, world traveler, non-profit board member, and student of world cultures and religions to his position as Vice President of the ECSA board. He feels profoundly fortunate to count Eagle Cliff’s founding trail blazer, Dick Fort, as a friend and life mentor.

Elizabeth Ledbetter, Secretary

Elizabeth comes to the board with a background in instructional design and organizational management. She has been cross-country skiing on the Eagle Cliff Trails since 1989 and recommends Dead Ox Trail for its quality to never disappoint and always delight. When Elizabeth is not cross-country skiing, you will find her adventuring on her mountain bike with her husband George, enjoying their three grown children, practicing yoga, and appreciating good food and conversation with friends.

Mary Garrigan, Treasurer

Mary has lived in Rapid City for 35 years and spent more than 25 of them cross-country skiing at Eagle Cliff trails.  She retired in 2021 from a job as a grant writer, after many years working as a reporter and columnist for the Rapid City Journal.  Mary and her husband, Kevin Woster, share six children and a lot of grandchildren. When the snow isn’t falling, they enjoy hiking, flyfishing and gardening.  She’s thrilled to be part of the ECSA board and the good work it does in the Black Hills.

Paul Bosworth, Board Member

Paul thanks his parents for instilling in him a love for nature and all things outdoors. A Rapid City native and South Dakota School of Mines graduate, his background in civil engineering and 35-year career with the Forest Service has allowed him to work outdoors on trails and trail bridges. Nothing makes him happier than seeing people enjoy the outdoors using facilities which he designed. Paul and his wife, Cyndee, live in Spearfish and enjoy cross country skiing in the winter and hiking and biking in the summer.

Aaron Douglass, Board Member

Aaron is new to cross-country skiing,  but it has become his favorite outdoor pursuit. An alumnus of the ECSA Beginner Ski event, Aaron now enjoys introducing the sport to novice cross-country skiers almost as much as hitting the trail himself. Douglass has a parks and recreation background, so you will see him and his wife, Katy, year-round enjoying the Black Hills and its many outdoor options. 

Katy Mazer, Board Member

Katy  has been loving cross-country skiing at Eagle Cliff since she moved to Rapid City in 2022 with her husband and fellow ECSA board member, Aaron Douglass.  You will  find her on the trails any weekend there is snow on the ground to play in. She has experience as an engineer, a project manager, and a variety of skills she has amassed over the years. When there's no snow on the ground, you can find her rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoor playground that is the Black Hills.

Norm Winkleman, Board Member

Norm has been a resident of the Black Hills since 1968.  An active outdoor enthusiast, he recently started cross-country skiing at Eagle Cliff Trails. Discovering and exploring the miles of backcountry trails of the Eagle Cliff network sparked a passion for the area and a desire to help with trail upkeep and to serve as an ECSA board member. Norm is dedicated to ensuring the preservation and continued improvements to the area so that ultimately all users have a great experience on the trails.