Outdoor Adventures

Mark became the Coordinator for Outdoor Adventures in April 2007 after a year and half as the graduate assistant to Outdoor Adventures. He completed his Master's in Education at UAF in April 2007 as well. He hopes to grow the program to include more technical skills training and certification courses. He has also developed a wilderness leadership curriculum which he is offering through the Natural Resource Management School.

Credentials: American Mountain Guide Top-Rope Site Manager, PCIA Instructor Educator Candidate,  ACA Canoe/ Kayak Instructor, BCU 3-star paddler, Level 2 Coach Trainee, Wilderness First Responder.

Trainings: Level 1 Avalanche; Whitewater Rescue Technician; Advanced Mountaineering with Alaska Mountaineering School.

Frank started as Assistant Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures in January 2010.   As a 17 year Fairbanksian he is coming close to obtaining sourdough status.   Climbing and skiing are Frank’s passion, and through these passions he has visited many awesome places in Alaska . Exploring the world on his bicycle has also been a big part of his life.   He is currently teaching the Intro to Mountaineering course at UAF.   On his off time he is a volunteer racing coach for the Fairbanks Area Ski Club.   He is also an active volunteer for the Fairbanks Nordic ski club and the Alaska Alpine Club.   He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for the wild places of Alaska with the students of UAF.

Trainings: Level 1 Avalanche, Wilderness First Aid, 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. Anyday he spends in the wilderness, with a good challenge, is a great day for him.

Credentials: Wilderness First aid

Michelle Klaben - Student Assistant

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 insturctor

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!