Meet the OP Crew!
The Outdoor Program is a student-fee-funded and student-led organization that allows students to enjoy beautiful scenery that surrounds them for an extremely low & reasonable price!
Stephen, Student Director
Heyo! My name is Stephen, and I am studying Software Engineering. I enjoy doing almost anything outdoors, but my top 4 would probably be surfing, skiing, hiking, and climbing.
I grew up in the Umpqua Valley, so a lot of my favorite places are up the North Umpqua River and the surrounding areas. My biggest fear is looking back a few months and not seeing any personal growth.
Ethan, Trip Coordinator and Equipment Manager
Hi, my name is Ethan Chirnside; I’m studying Geomatics Surveying here at OIT. I enjoy all things outdoors, but I like to split most of my time between skiing and mountain biking. I also enjoy sports climbing, fishing, disc golf, and BMX. I’m from California, and my favorite place to get lost in the mountains is the east side of the sierras, particularly Bridgeport and Mammoth. I’ve really enjoyed exploring what adventures the mountains around us hold and I hope to see you guys on the trails or out on the slopes!
Daria, Trip Corrdinator
Hey! My name is Daria Drake and I'm studying Vascular Technology. My favorite outdoor activities are hiking, running, kayaking, wakeboarding, and biking. I'm from Northern California, and I'm a big fan of all the nature we have to offer, but if I had to pick my absolute favorite place, it would have to be Lassen Volcanic National Park. I love how, in one day, you can walk through lava tubes, see hydrothermal features, explore the forest, wade in lakes, and summit Mount Lassen. I'm excited to get to continue exploring the nature around us in Klamath Falls, though, and I hope to see you guys out exploring, too!
Hyrum, Trip Coordinator
Hi, my name is Hyrum NeVille. I am studying Mechanical Engineering. I enjoy pretty much all things outdoors. I love mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing, and climbing the most. I love to do all of these things in my hometown of Mount Shasta or travel to the coast for surfing or climbing.
Matthew, Trip Coordinator
Greetings! My name is Matthew Purdue, and I am studying Software Engineering. I grew up in the heart of Willamette Valley in Oregon and have explored the surrounding area my entire life. I love everything outdoors, but biking has always been home for me, with skiing at a close second. My favorite spot outside has got to be Ho Rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The spot is just so green with infinite things to do. The thought of not being able to be free and pursue my dreams is my biggest fear.
Tegan, Trip Coordinator
Hi, my name is Tegan Running! I’m studying Environmental Science. I love being outdoors, and some of my favorite activities are backpacking, hiking, kayaking, and playing soccer. But I am always up to learning new things! My favorite place outdoors is up in the Northern Cascades. My biggest fear is probably really, really big cruise ships… never going on one of those.
Jehu, Trip Coordinator and Treasurer
Hi, I’m Jehu Morning and I am studying Biology-Health Sciences. My favorite outdoor activity is hiking, especially in the Desolation Wilderness area of Northern California. My biggest fear is ocean sharks.
Mason, Trip Coordinator and Communications Manager
Hello, my name is Mason Smith! I am pursuing a master's in Civil Engineering. My favorite outdoor activity is skiing and or backpacking. I also enjoy many other outdoor activities, such as lead climbing, fishing, hiking, running, canoeing, and many more! My favorite spot in the outdoors has to be back in my home state of Colorado, in the White River National Forest. Here in Oregon, however, I would say my favorite place outdoors is Mountain Lakes Wilderness. Hope to see you out in the wilderness!
PS. There is nothing scarier than wet hiking socks.
Reilly, Trip Coordinator
I'm Reilly, and I'm studying to get my Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT! I grew up in the Portland area, and I love pretty much everything in the outdoors. My favorite outdoor activates are skiing, hiking, camping, swimming, and playing soccer. My favorite place is anywhere in the Cascades, from the rivers to the mountains to the lakes - there are endless places and things to explore in the Pacific Northwest.
Aleksen, Trip Coordinator
Hello! My name is Aleksen Thayer! I'm studying Software Engineering and I enjoy all things outdoors. In the summer I love to sail, boat, and hike. In the winter I love to ski and snowboard. I grew up in Lake Tahoe so I've been skiing since I could walk. I've spent every summer on the lake and every winter on the mountain. Tahoe is my favorite place to do outdoor activities, but I do like skiing at Park City and Copper Mountain.
Logan, Trip Coordinator
Hello! My name is Logan Miller, and I am studying Mechanical Engineering. My favorite things to do are skiing, fly fishing, and mountain biking! My favorite place to be is back home in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska. I'm always down for an adventure and to find new places to get lost! Hope to see you guys out on the mountain, on trails, or at the river!