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Hike Leader Profiles
Steven Benson
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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 ...
Gary Bishop
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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, ...
Bob Breivogel
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I joined Mazamas in 1982, started leading climbs in 1988. Over 350 Mazama climb leads, including all the 16 peaks. I also have lead over ...
Susan Brickey
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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 ...
Ellen Burns
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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 ...
Taylor Courier
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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 ...
Rick Craycraft
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I've been a Mazama member for 38 years. I have climbed consistently most of that time. I consider myself a "middle level" climber. I have ...
Tom Davidson
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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 ...
Keith Dechant
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AYM/TT 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 ...
Bill Dewsnap
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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 ...
Sue Dimin
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- 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
Thomas Dodson
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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 ...
Kate Evans
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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, ...
Jay Feldman
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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, ...
Dyanne Foster
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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 ...
Mark Fowler
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Have been active in the outdoors most of my life, Mainly focus on hiking and mountain climbing today.
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Bruce Giordano
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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 ...
Eric Hall
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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 ...
Martin Hanson
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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 ...
Shane Harlson
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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 ...
Amy Hendrix
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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 ...
Steven Hooker
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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 ...
Flora Huber
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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 ...
Aaron Johnson
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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 ...
Regis Krug
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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 ...
Reuel Kurzet
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I like exploring new trails for serendipitous discoveries and adventures--especially if that includes views and/or wildflowers.
Derrick (Dirk) Lakeman
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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 ...
Lesley Langan
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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 ...
Sandor Lau 劉文生
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Pronounced SHAWN-door. Born in a good mood. I'd rather ski down the mountain. Rarely accused of being shy or taking too few photos. ...
Jason Linse
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Always searching for a new adventure....Alpine/Nordic/BC Skiing, Hiking, Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain bikes, Motocross, SUP'n, camping and general adventuring... Oh ya! "There's no bad weather, just ...
Nancy Lloyd
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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 ...
Don McCoy
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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 ...
Brett Nair
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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 ...
Prasanna Narendran
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The world is a mountain, in which your words are echoed back to you. - Rumi
I enjoy being in the wilderness and soaking myself ...
David Nelson
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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 ...
William O'Brien
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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 ...
Ken Park
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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 ...
Heather Polonsky (she/her)
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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 ...
Richard Pope
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Trail maintenance volunteer since 1990, Basic First Aid/CPR current, USFS Crosscut Saw class B certified, qualified hike leader
Stacey Reding
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In August 2014 I learned about BCEP sitting on the crater rim of Mount Saint Helens with a hiking group with the Sierra Club. I ...
Matt Reeder
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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 ...
Gary Riggs
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I've always loved the outdoors and exploring. When I was living in Olympia, I took their Basic Mountaineering course (1977). By that time, I climbed ...
Lisa F Ripps
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- Climbing Since: I was a little kid
- Mazama Leader Since: 2010
- I Like Climbing On: Everything
- Mazamas Service: Climb Leader, BCEP leader, canyoneering leader/instructor, teaching: ICS, AR, MFA, ...
Kirk Rohrig
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I'm a native of Flagstaff, Arizona who moved to Oregon in 2006 and have since found a passion in mountaineering and climbing. Let's go!
Sharon Ross
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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 a land ...
Richard Sandefur
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I joined the Mazamas after circumnavigating the world on a sailboat and travelling out of the country for much of 14 years.
Angela Schaefer
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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 ...
Will Schlosser
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Excited about meeting new people and challenging myself with the Mazamas. I want to learn and explore all the things outdoors!
James Selby
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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 ...
Terry Sherbeck
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Joined in 2002.
I have led many hikes, rambles and snowshoes along with several RTMs over the years.
Leslie Shotola
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"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 ...
Daniel Smith
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Hike leader and climb Mt. St. Helen two times . Lead 50 hikers . Hike Falls Creek Falls 8 miles and 1800 feet and Salmon ...
Tony Spiering
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I like the pure enjoyment and simplicity of hiking in our special NW Oregon environment.
Bill Stein
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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 ...
John Sterbis
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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 ...
Silja Tobin
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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 ...
Joe Whittington
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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 ...
David Zeps
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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 ...
Marilyn Zigler
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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 ...