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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

bulletOwner/Director/ Senior Guide
bulletWilderness First Responder
bulletWhen not guiding for OPA - Mazama Climb Leader
bulletWork background - US Navy Intelligence Officer, High Tech Marketing Manager, and College Professor
bulletEducation - BS Political Science, BS Computer Engineering, MBA, Master's Program in Asian Studies and Mandarin

   John Waller

bulletSenior Guide
bulletAlpine Climber, Backpacking, and Hiking
bulletWilderness First Responder
bulletWhen not guiding for OPA - Video company Owner-"Uncage the Soul", Whitewater Rafting Guide, Outdoor Skills instructor
bulletWork background - High School Science Teacher; Technician and fire fighter, USFS; Tour manager and guide
bulletEducation - BS  Environmental Science, MS Education

   Doug Wilson

bulletSenior Guide
bulletRock and Alpine Climber
bulletMazama Mountaineering First Aid
bulletWhen not guiding for OPA - Engineer at Intel, Mazama Climb Leader
bulletWork background - Process Engineer
bulletEducation - BS  Biology, BS Chemistry

 

Renee Patrick
bulletGuide
bulletHiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
bulletWilderness First Responder
bulletThru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Colorado Trail, Peace Crops Volunteer
bulletWork background - Works in the design industry
bulletEducation - BS, Communications; MA Museum Exhibition Design

 


Chris Ledoux

bulletSenior Guide
bulletHiking, Climbing, XC & Ski Mountaineering
bulletWilderness First Responder
bulletWork background - Teaching Assistant, Ski Instructor, System software product management, Software test engineer
bulletWhen not guiding for OPA - Portland Mountain Rescue Team Leader, Mazama climb Leader, Completing Master's Degree in Geology
bulletEducation - BS Geology, BA French, MS Geology

 


Jennifer Tierney

bulletGuide
bulletHiking, Climbing,
bulletWork background - Water Quality Engineer, Engineering Consultant, Design Engineer
bulletWhen not guiding for OPA -Being a new Mom
bulletEducation - BS, Mechanical Engineering; MS, Mechanical Engineering


Monty Smith

bulletLead Guide
bulletHiking, XC Skiing, Climbing
bulletSummits of Denali, Aconcagua, Shishapangma, and Ama Dablam
bulletWork background - Mechanical Engineer
bulletWhen not guiding for OPA - Mazama Climb Leader, President - Friends of Forest Park
bulletEducation - BS, Mechanical Engineering

 

Scott Norton
bulletLead Guide
bulletClimbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
bulletWilderness First Responder
bulletVice President & Team Leader - Portland Mountain Rescue
bulletWork background - Business Systems Analyst, Intel
bulletEducation - BS, Business Information Systems

 

Beate Hoelscher
bulletGuide
bulletHiking, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
bulletGerman Group Leader
bulletWork background - Business Administration