Frank worked as a staff member for Outdoor Adventures since 2010. Frank has lived in and played in Alaska for 30 years, and loves exploring the mountains on foot or on skis. Climbing and skiing are his main passions when he is not hanging out with his kids. Frank also enjoys exploring Alaska in a kayak, raft and packraft as well as doing bike tours around the world.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, A3 Pro 1 Avalanche,  A3 Rec 1 Provider,  AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, PCIA SPI, AMGA Alpine Skills Course, AK Avalanche School Avy 1 and Avy 2, PCIA CWI-L, USSA Level 100 Alpine Coach, ACA Level 1-2 Coastal Kayak Instructor, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, USA Climbing Level 1 Route Setter, ACA Level 1-3 Canoe, AMGA SPI and CWI-L (expired 11/17)

Christian has worked as a member of the climbing wall staff since the spring of 2013. Hailing from Denmark, Christian has been living in Alaska since January 2012. He is a graduate student in the Northern and Arctic Studies program and is conducting research on optimal experience (aka Flow) in outdoor recreation activities. Christian loves spending time with his family, and spending time outside rock and ice climbing and mountaineering.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, PCIA CWI Provider, PCIA CWI-L, PCIA SPI, Swift Water Rescue Technician, ACA Canoeing Level 1&2, USA Climbing Level 1 route setter, Alaska Avalanche School Avi 1

Sam is the most recent addition to the Outdoor Adventures staff. He grew up in midcoast Maine and has always been drawn to outdoor pursuits. Sam's undergraduate studies focused on Outdoor Based Environmental Education and he recently finished a Master's program in Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University. 

Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, American Canoe Assoication L4 Swiftwater Instructor, American Canoe Association L4 Sea Kayak Instructor, American Canoe Association L5 Whitewater Kayak Instructor

Joy has been working at OA since the Fall 2022 semester. Growing up in Alaska has shaped her love for outdoor adventure no matter the season.  When she's not in class she loves to be out backpacking, climbing,  or skiing.

Credentials: Wilderness First Responder, PCIA CWI

Dorothy started working for Outdoor Adventures in Fall 2022. While she was raised in Indiana, she feels right at home exploring the wilderness of Alaska. Dorothy came to UAF to study biology, and when she's not studying, you can find her hiking, climbing, skiing, hammocking, or petting the nearest cat or dog she finds on campus. 

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid

Hazel, born and raised in Fairbanks, has been working at OA since the beginning of 2023. She studies Anthropology and Environmental Politics at UAF, but in her free time you can find her skiing, running, climbing, or yogaing. She has her Wilderness First Aid Certification and is super excited to get paid to be outdoors.

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, EMT-1

Max grew up in Anchorage Alaska and began working for Outdoor Adventures in the Fall of 2023. Growing up in Alaska instilled in him a deep passion for the outdoors. In his spare time he is usually planning the next weekend trip. His recent favorite outdoor activities include ice climbing, skiing, packrafting and climbing.

Shannon was born in Fairbanks, AK and  grew up around the UAF campus. Due to her love for the tight-knit community that Fairbanks provides, she decided to enroll at UAF and is majoring in the Geosciences. When she is not studying or working, you can find her snowboarding, backpacking, rock climbing, floating a river, or looking for cool rocks. 

Credentials: Swiftwater Rescue, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, PCIA CWI-A

Alex began working for Outdoor Adventures in Fall 2023, and is a Geoscience major. Recently moving from Texas, he is able to pursue newly available winter sports while continuing to hike, fish, and kayak. If he's not in the office or doing homework, you can find him trudging to upper campus for chem.

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid

Abby was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska and started at Outdoor Adventures in fall 2023. She grew up camping and fishing with her family, and continues to fulfill her passion for the outdoors by backpacking, alpine skiing, and skijouring with her dog. Abby is currently a student at UAF studying biology. 

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder

Kaija grew up in Wasilla, Alaska and enjoys hiking, Nordic skiing, and camping in her free time. She began working at Outdoor Adventures in fall 2023 and is majoring in psychology. 

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid

Micah came to UAF in 2022 from  the Berkshires, Massachusetts, in pursuit of a degree in Natural Resources & Environment. He enjoys many outdoor activities including skiing, mountain biking, and climbing. He began working for Outdoor Adventures in fall of 2023.  

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid, PCIA CWI-A-L

Helen was raised on rocks in Colorado, spending any free moment climbing or collecting them. This passion led her to pursue Geology at UAF. You can find her taking any free moment to ski, climb, or hike. She is excited to learn anything she can about leadership in the Alaskan outdoors!

Credentials: Wilderness First Aid, PCIA CWI-L, AAA Avi Rec 1

Lily grew up in Southeast Alaska, and has been exploring the outdoors since childhood. She loves to ski, hike, bike, sea kayak, and climb, and she is majoring in natural resource management and outdoor education. Lily is excited to explore interior Alaska more with Outdoor Adventures!

Credentials: PCIA CWI

Grant was born and raised in sunny southern California, spending much of his free time in the water. He now studies Homeland Security at UAF and has been enjoying the great Alaskan outdoors. Three words that describe Grant perfectly are Sick, Dope, and Awesome.