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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
 | Owner/Director/ Senior Guide |
| Wilderness First Responder |
| When not guiding for OPA - Mazama Climb Leader |
| Work background - US Navy Intelligence Officer, High Tech Marketing
Manager, and College Professor |
| Education - BS Political Science, BS Computer Engineering, MBA, Master's
Program in Asian Studies and Mandarin |
 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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, Completing Master's Degree in Geology |
| 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 new Mom |
| Education - BS, Mechanical Engineering; MS, Mechanical Engineering |
Monty Smith
| Lead Guide |
| Hiking, XC Skiing, Climbing |
| Summits of Denali, Aconcagua, Shishapangma, and Ama Dablam |
| Work background - Mechanical Engineer |
| When not guiding for OPA - Mazama Climb Leader, President - Friends of
Forest Park |
| Education - BS, Mechanical Engineering |
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| Scott Norton |
| Lead Guide |
| Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing |
| Wilderness First Responder |
| Vice President & Team Leader - Portland Mountain Rescue |
| Work background - Business Systems Analyst, Intel |
| Education - BS, Business Information Systems |
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| Beate Hoelscher |
| Guide |
| Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing |
| German Group Leader |
| Work background - Business Administration |
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