Frank has been Assistant Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures since January 2010.  Frank is a twenty year Alaska resident who has had many great adventures all over the interior.  Climbing and skiing are Frank’s passion, and through these passions he has also explored many of the mountains of Alaska. Riding his bicycle through many countries around the world has been a big part of his life too.   He is the instructor for Intro to Tech Mountaineering, Beginning Rock Climbing, Intro to Winter Camping and Intro to Arctic backpacking courses at UAF.  His little boy takes up all his time that is not spent instructing or in the Mountains.  Frank loves sharing his knowledge and passion for the wild places of Alaska with the students of UAF.

Credentials: Level 1 Avalanche and Level 2 Avalanche, Wilderness First Responder, AMGA CWI, Swift Water Rescue, USSA Club Level Coach.

A wildlife biology student from California, Lily was recruited out of our Wilderness Welcome program to take our Wilderness Leadership courses. After a summer job at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Lily was employed in Fall 2009 as a trip leader. Lily is often seen behind the lens of a camera or laughing her way down the trail. She brings a great energy to our office.

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Whitewater Rescue Technician, Whitewater Raft Handling.

Completed Introduction and Advanced Wilderness Leadership

Adam began working with Outdoor Adventures in 2012. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering. Adam is enthusiastic about everything outdoors and has experence in rock climbing, biking, skiing, backpacking, rafting and kayaking. Any day he spends in the wilderness, with a good challenge, is a great day for him.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, Level 1 Avalanche

A communications major hailing from the Kenai Peninsula, Michelle began employment  with Outdoor Adventures in the Fall of 2011. She is an avid Nordic Skiier and loves Alaskan winters, even here in Fairbanks. Michelle likes to get off campus and outside whenever she can be it biking, hiking, or skiing.

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid, Certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor, Wilderness First Responder

Completed: Introduction to Wilderness Leadership

A lonely and wayward rubber duckie, Ethan was rescued by OA staff on the upper Chena River when they found him bobbing forlornely amongst the branches of a log jam.  Freed from his watery prison, Ethan (he came with that name) is now enjoying all the great adventures that Alaska has to offer.  He enjoys participating on Outdoor Adventures trips, and you can follow some of his adventures on the Outdoor Adventures Blog.  Come sign up for a trip, and you might even get to enjoy your outdoor adventure with the Adventure Duck himself!