Hike Leaders

I lead the fast rambles on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting a 6 pm from REI in the Pearl. Join me for about 8 miles of ...

Born and raised in Portland I feel very fortunate to have the wonderful Pacific Northwest in my backyard. I've been a Climb Leader since 2012, ...

Hike Leader sine 2002

Mazama Outing Leader

I joined Mazamas in 1982, started leading climbs in 1988. Over 300 Mazama climb leads, including all the 16 peaks. I also have lead over ...

I like to hike. A Mazama since 2011.

Love being in the out of doors. Enjoy both being alone in nature and sharing it's beauty and wonder with others. Trained as an Oregon ...

Love to hike, also enjoy painting and reading...

I am a retired Registered Nurse who likes to spend time outdoors. Hiking is my favorite outdoor activity, followed by kayaking and biking. I joined ...

Robotics engineer, park ranger, software engineer, photographer. Love being outside, exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and providing the opportunity for others to experience the natural ...

I've been a Mazama member for 36 years. I have climbed consistently most of that time. I consider myself a "middle level" climber. I have ...

Who am I? – Well I’ve been a member of the Mazamas since 2002 and, after retiring, went crazy hiking and then figuring out climbing ...

AYM hike leader and committee member. Explorer of obscure places. I've been to 29 countries and 49 US states. I've climbed one of the seven ...

I’ve been a Mazama since 1983. I’m a current Outing & Hike Leader and past Climb Leader.

I have taken Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Climbing ...

• basic climbing school 1994
• Assistant with BCEP about 15 years
• ICS 1998 and 2001
• Hike leader
• on several committees over the years including outings, banquet and steering , nominating

I have been climbing since age 17 and learned to climb from a friend who I met after he returned from Denali. We climbed mostly ...

The Mazamas have been an important part of my life since 1994. I have hiked and climbed, including the 16 Peaks, and taken classes: ICS, ...

I lived for many years on Oahu and hiked with the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club. I thoroughly enjoy the different types of hikes here, ...

I have enjoyed climbing with Mazamas for many years, after loving my first climb on Hood and became hooked. I love to hike (am a ...

Have been active in the outdoors most of my life, Mainly focus on hiking and mountain climbing today.

Mazamas Hike leader

I became a Mazama in 2006 and took BCEP in 2007. I have also been a Mazama Hike Leader since May of 2017. I regularly ...

Legendary hiker, climber, backpacker, paddler, trout bum and friend to the woodland creatures. First climbed with Mazamas in 1986. Joined in 2006. Hike leader since ...

Started hiking late in life (48 years old) and loved the gorge so much it inspired me to do more. Climbed South Sister on the ...

I’m a transplant from the Midwest. Came over here for school in 2003, and haven’t left since. I discovered the Mazamas in 2010, and it’s ...

I moved to Portland from Atlanta in 2003 following a 2001 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I had met two fellow thru-hikers who were from ...

Retired SVP & CFO, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (Cambia Health)

2003-09 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Board, Chair 2008-10

2011-14 Mazama Foundation Board, Chair ...

Raised in Portland and went to Chapman grade, Lincoln high, Portland state and Clackamas community college.I have 5 sons and am a widow. Worked in ...

Born and raised in California and then 6 years in Boston, 1 year in England and now more than 10 years in Oregon. I've picked ...

Hike Leader, avid hiker/backpacker. Winter is my favorite time to hit the trails. I'd much rather hike when it's 10 degrees than when it is ...

I like exploring new trails for serendipitous discoveries and adventures--especially if that includes views and/or wildflowers.

Climbing since 2000 (A & B climbs); Hiking & ...

I like to make it fun for the climbers! I love to teach and really enjoy seeing the excitement on the faces of climbers, especially ...

It's been several years since I updated profile. Happy to report that I still love the outdoors and getting out with friends and meeting others ...

Born in a good mood. I'd rather ski down the mountain. Rarely accused of being shy or taking too few photos. Medium-core outdoor ...

Always searching for a new adventure....Hiking, Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain bikes, Motocross, SUP'n, camping and general adventuring... Oh ya! "There's no bad weather, just bad clothes"

I joined the Mazamas in 1995. I graduated Basic Climbing that year, and climbed Mt. Hood for the first time with Ed Holt. Two years ...

I graduated from Purdue University in 1970 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and owned the North Portland Veterinary Hospital until 2012. I retired in ...

I started hiking with the Mazamas in the mid-2000s. I joined in 2008 and took BCEP in 2010 with Bill McLaughlin. Go Snakes!

I am ...

The world is a mountain, in which your words are echoed back to you. - Rumi

I enjoy being in the wilderness and soaking myself ...

I have been a Mazama member since 1990. I’m a former Climb Leader and enjoyed climbing for several years. I am now exploring the vast ...

Originally from Cleveland Heights Ohio have lived in Portland area since 2007.

Joined Mazamas in 2009.

I am a Mazama hike leader and enjoy the ...

Fell in love with the outdoors when I lived in San Diego. One of the reasons I moved to Portland was because of all the ...

Philly area native living in Portland! Recreational runner, happy hiker, casual climber, cycle commuter, pawrent. My hikes can be pretty pupular, as they are open ...

Trail maintenance volunteer since 1990, Basic First Aid/CPR current, USFS Crosscut Saw class B certified, qualified hike leader

I joined Mazamas in the fall of 2013 after climbing Mount Saint Helens. In 2023 I became a level A climb leader, and I am ...

I've spent my life in search of wandering trails, thunderous waterfalls and spectacular views. When I was young my parents and I moved from Illinois ...

Goal in 2024: Climb Mt. Shuksan. Earn 16 Peaks award.

Up until now: I've always loved the outdoors and exploring. When I was living in ...

• Climbing Since: I was a little kid
• Mazama Leader Since: 2011
• I Like Climbing On: Everything
• Mazamas Service: Climb Leader, BCEP leader, canyoneering leader/instructor, teaching: ICS, AR, MFA, ...

I'm a native of Flagstaff, Arizona who moved to Oregon in 2006 and have since found a passion in mountaineering and climbing. AYM Hike Leader and ICS ...

I am a physically active, retiree whose retirement activities focus on the out-of-doors. In addition to hiking two to three times/week, I am on the ...

I joined the Mazamas after circumnavigating the world on a sailboat and travelling out of the country for much of 14 years.

Moved to PNW in 2014 from Wisconsin and feeling so blessed to have access to these beautiful mountains and activity with the Mazamas.

I completed ...

Excited about meeting new people and challenging myself with the Mazamas. I want to learn and explore all the things outdoors!

Grew up in Midwest doing more canoeing than hiking. Lived in Smoky Mountains 8 years and led hikes there and in Pisgah National Forest. Started ...

Joined in 2002.

I have led many hikes, rambles and snowshoes along with several RTMs over the years.

"Outdoors everyday" is my motto.

A reformed marathon runner, I've stayed active since high school and love hiking and being in nature.

I climbed my ...

Hike leader and climb Mt. St. Helen two times . Lead 50 hikers . Hike Falls Creek Falls 8 miles and 1800 feet and Salmon ...

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New York City boy out west to enjoy the mountains.

I like the pure enjoyment and simplicity of hiking in our special NW Oregon environment.

I grew up in South Carolina, where I was more drawn to its mountains than its coast. I have lived in Oregon for the bulk ...

My wife and I moved to Portland in 2012 after living in several Midwest cities and we love it here. In addition to climbing, I ...

I moved to Portland from New York in October 2017, and I couldn't be happier with life in the Pacific Northwest.

I'm currently one ...

I joined the Mazamas in 1978 after climbing Mt. Hood for the first time, and I've been a climb leader since 1991. I have been ...

Geriatrician, retired as of 2018, love the outdoors. Mazama member since 1990. Current hike leader, former climb leader. Have been on Executive Council and multiple ...

I am a regular at the Rambles and often lead a slower pace group. Taking time to enjoy my surroundings and companionship of fellow hikers ...