Max is currently in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Minor in Sustainability from Oregon State University. He is from the Chicagoland area originally but has been living in Central Oregon for the past 3 years. Max spends the majority of his free time in the outdoors whether that be climbing, biking, running,…

Monique grew up in a small town in Idaho raising goats, canoeing, biking, and sailing. Being outside was a source of freedom and serenity, which sparked her desire to explore more outdoor hobbies. During college, she pursued a degree in psychology and discovered her love for the mountains through backpacking and mountaineering. Experiencing empowerment and…

Miro grew up on a small farm in the woods of Western Oregon but moved after high school to attend Beloit College in Wisconsin. After graduating with a Bio-psychology degree, he spent three years teaching and traveling internationally highlighted by teaching contracts in Ecuador and Thailand. Upon his return to Oregon, he united his passions…

Once upon a time, in a small town nestled near the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a curious kid wandered off into the woods behind his home to seek adventure. This is the moment that sparked a lifelong passion for the wilderness with Steven. And as Steven grew up, he explored many outdoor meccas; finding his…

Becky graduated from Iowa state University with a degree in Child, Adult and Family Services. While studying she was also a full-time student athlete on the swimming and diving team. Becky grew up camping all around Wisconsin and has worked at a YMCA camp the past 5 summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin going from…

Janae is a Pacific Northwest native and has deep love for Oregon and its natural beauty. Janae was born and raised near Portland, Oregon. She graduated the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology and a certification from The Outdoor Pursuits Leadership Program in outdoor recreation. It was during her time…