Staff

The guides at Oregon Peak Adventures are totally focused on ensuring that you have the best outdoor experience possible. We are a varied group with a wide range of outdoor and life experiences. Take a trip and get to know us better.

Joe Whittington Photo by Hiroko Ishikawa

	President, OPA/Senior Guide
	Wilderness First Responder
	When not guiding for OPA - Mazama Climb Leader
	Work background - US Navy Intelligence Officer, High Tech Marketing Manager, College Professor, American Red cross Instructor
	Education - BS Political Science, BS Computer Engineering, MBA, Master's Program in Asian Studies and Mandarin Chinese

John Waller

	Senior Guide
	Alpine Climber, Backpacking, and Hiking
	Wilderness First Responder
	When not guiding for OPA - Video company Owner-"Uncage the Soul", Whitewater Rafting Guide, Outdoor Skills instructor
	Work background - High School Science Teacher; Technician and fire fighter, USFS; Tour manager and guide
	Education - BS Environmental Science, MS Education

Doug Wilson

	Senior Guide
	Rock and Alpine Climber
	Mazama Mountaineering First Aid
	When not guiding for OPA - Engineer at Intel, Mazama Climb Leader
	Work background - Process Engineer
	Education - BS Biology, BS Chemistry

Renee Patrick

	Guide
	Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
	Wilderness First Responder
	Thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Colorado Trail, Peace Crops Volunteer
	Work background - Works in the design industry, Outdoor Youth Camp leader
	Education - BS, Communications; MA, Museum Exhibition Design

Chris Ledoux

	Senior Guide
	Hiking, Climbing, XC & Ski Mountaineering
	Wilderness First Responder
	Work background - Teaching Assistant, Ski Instructor, System software product management, Software test engineer
	When not guiding for OPA - Portland Mountain Rescue Team Leader, Mazama Climb Leader
	Education - BS Geology, BA French, MS Geology

Jennifer Tierney

	Guide
	Hiking, Climbing,
	Work background - Water Quality Engineer, Engineering Consultant, Design Engineer
	When not guiding for OPA -Being a Mom and Landscaping
	Education - BS, Mechanical Engineering; MS, Mechanical Engineering

Monty Smith

	Senior Guide
	Hiking, XC Skiing, Climbing
	Summits of Denali, Aconcagua, Shishapangma, and Ama Dablam, Everest Climber
	Work background - Mechanical Engineer
	When not guiding for OPA - Mazama Climb Leader, Vice President - Portland Mountain Rescue
	Education - BS, Mechanical Engineering

Scott Norton

	Senior Guide
	Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
	Wilderness First Responder
	President & Team Leader - Portland Mountain Rescue
	Work background - Business Systems Analyst, Nike
	Education - BS, Business Information Systems

Beate Hoelscher

	Guide
	Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
	Climbed Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Thielsen, Diamond Peak, Lassen Peak, Half Dome, Mt. Kenia (South Africa), Kala Patthar (Nepal)
	Traveled all over Europe, Egypt, Tunesia, South Africa, Kenia, Tanzania, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Australia, Peru, Bolivia, Equador, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Nepal
	Hiked Everest Trek (Nepal), Inka Trail (Peru), Lost Coast (CA), Wonderland Trail (around Mt. Rainer, WA), Timberline Trail (Around Mt. Hood), Loowit Trail (around Mt. St. Helens)
	German Group Leader
	Work background - Business Administration, REI Salesperson
	When not guiding for OPA or working; Hiking, backpacking, Rock Climbing, Biking, Running, Diving, Sea Kayaking, Snow shoeing, Downhill and XC skiing, Adventure Racin

Viviane deBros

	Guide
	Hiking, Backpacking, Climbing
	French speaker
	Hiked the Alps, Andes, and Appalachians; expeditions in Patagonia and Appalachians
	Work background - outdoor/environmental education; horse stable manager; Americorps
	When not guiding for OPA - outdoor adventure seeker (hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, white water canoeing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, XC skiing, etc. etc. etc.); Mazama hike leader
	Education - : BS Animal Sciences, Wilderness First Responder

Greg Hill

	Guide
	Hiking, Backpacking, XC Skiing, Snowshoeing, Orienteering Instruction
	Wilderness First Responder
	Work Background: NMFS Marine Research Biologist, USFS Fisheries Biologist, Data Analyst
	When not guiding OPA: Tour Manager and Guide, Outdoor Skills Instruction, Next Adventure Staff, Nature Conservancy Naturalist
	Education: BA Biology, BA English, German Language minor