Outdoor Rec Center
Meet the Team
Climbing Wall
Lilly Templeton. Geological Engineering. Climbing wall Manager. Certs & Qualifications: CWI, SafeSport, Avie 1, Climber for 9 years. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Skiing and sport climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: This summer I'm visiting my last national park in the US! Favorite part about working at the ORC: The culture and community. I've made so many great friendships and adventure buddies here.
Ben Lattes. Quantum Engineering. Climbing Wall. Certs & Qualifications: CPR. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Multipitch sport climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Climbing with Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll at Fair Head in Northern Ireland. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Washing Holds
Evan Christie. Metallurgical & Material Engineering. Climbing Wall. Certs & Qualifications: 7 years of climbing experience. Member of Mines Climbing Team. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Skiing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Summiting and skiing Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The amazing community of people at the ORC and the learning opportunities it provides.
Vijay Krishnan. Mechanical Engineering. Climbing Wall. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing! "Claim to Fame" Adventure: High lining in Moab was pretty sick. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Getting a chance to share cool activities with other mines students.
Aurelie Zerry. Mechanical Engineering. Climbing Wall. Certs & Qualifications: Have been climbing since middle school. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: I got to spend 2 weeks climbing in different areas of southern France during the summer. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Meeting more people who appreciate the outdoors
Micheal Butcher. Mechanical Engineering. Climbing Wall. Certs & Qualifications: Leading and tope rope certification, WOLFA cert. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Free soloed south table northwest face in the middle of the night, ran a 50k with no training and a handful of pistachios. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Wall
Danny Greenstein. Mechanical Engineering. Climbing Wall. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Alpine bouldering first ascents. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Setter Fam
KJ Uzwiak. Envinronmental Engineering. Climbing Wall. Certs & Qualifications: CPR. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Sports Climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: I've been hit by lightning! Favorite part about working at the ORC: The setter fam
Marketing
Rhys Linnenburger. Mechanical Engineering. Trip Leader and Marketing. Certs & Qualifications WFR, AIARE 1. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Skiing, backpacking, running, mountain biking. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Surfing and going snorkeling in the same day in the Galapagos! Favorite part about working at the ORC: Getting to share everything that I love about the outdoors with people who are more new to it and with people who love it just as much as me
Kennedy Straub. Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering. Marketing. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Hiking, Backpacking, Climbing, Camping. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Backpacking in Tetons. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Sharing outdoor opportunities with my community
Gear Repair
Nova Ptacek. Enviromental Engineering. Gear Repair. Certs & Qualifications: Problem-solving skills, communication, and small project/tool skills. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Hiking and skiing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Hiked the Sumapaz Paramo in Columbia (the largest in the world). Favorite part about working at the ORC: I love the people, everyone is always so nice and welcoming especially Ziggy (the coolest ORC dog).
Rental Center
Emily Pearson. Geophysical Engineering. Rental Center. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Hiking and being on the water. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The community, meeting new people, and helping the Mines community get outside!
Langdon Dresser. Mechanical Engineering. Rental Center. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Skiing. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Providing quality and accessible gear to the Mines Community.
Callan McGlone. Applied Physics and Engineering. Rental Center. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Running. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Touring with THE Aria Ingle. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Getting to hear about the adventures that people want to do while they are here and how everyone can find their way to get outdoors.
Carter Williams. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. Rental Center. Certs/Qualifications: CPR. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Rock Climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Two-day kayaking trip through the Sazava River in the Czech Republic. Favorite part about working at the ORC: I love helping people experience and learn about the activities that I love.
Farrar Desloge. Environmental Engineering. Rental Center. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Hitting the rail in his back yard. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Climbed Mout Blanc from the valley in one day. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The community.
Ski and Bike Shop
Mason Voyvodic. Geological Engineering. Bike & Ski shop and Trip leader. Certs & Qualifications: AIARE Level 1, Companion Rescue, WFR. Favorite Outdoor Activity: Ice climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Professor Falls ice climbing in Banff, AB. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Great people.
Eli Webster. Mechanical Engineering. Bike & Ski Shop. Certs & Qualifications: Been working on bikes for 8-ish years now. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Mountain Biking, Camping, Snowboarding. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Got to ride my bike down an active volcano (while it was erupting behind us) in Guatemala! Favorite part about working at the ORC: The extensive knowledge of all the employees. If I have a question about a bike or ski repair, or if I'm thinking about getting gear for a new activity, anyone and everyone is happy to share wisdom and advice, and most people are more than willing to go on outings and teach those who are newer to a sport or activity.
Elijah Chen. Design Engineering. Bike & Ski Shop. Certs & Qualifications: Working on bikes since elementary school, ran bicycle repair service during pandemic, currently work at Trek bikes. Favorite Outdoor Activities: I very much enjoy a nice lunch picnic! Otherwise, I really like walking my dog, And sometimes I go for a run when I have my life together. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: When me and mason were both very concussed, we spent about an hour driving the same loop over and over while trying to escape the neighborhood. We made it out alive though AND we got Wendy's!! Favorite part about working at the ORC: I love my coworkers !!!!!!!!! <3 plus i get="" to="" meet="" and="" help="" all="" sorts="" of="" wonderful="" people="" that="" come into the="">
Joe Van Pelt. Mechanical Engineering. Bike & Ski Shop. Certs & Qualifications: CPR. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Trail running. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Skiing Mt. Sherman in a whiteout. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Learning more about the outdoors and things to do outside every time I talk with my coworkers.
Ben Mackenzie. Mechanical Engineering. Bike & Ski Shop. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Riding Bikes. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: 2023 collegiate downhill national champ. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The opportunity it provides me to exercise my love for working on bikes, and the atmosphere so many like-minded and outdoor-motivated people can make.
Isaac Wheelis. Mechanical Engineering. Bike & Ski Shop and Trip Leader. Certs & Qualifications: LNT Trainer, WFR, Bike mechanic since 2019. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Mountain Biking. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Fell asleep in the sun without sunscreen. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The community that I work with, and getting to help out people on campus.
Trips
Eddie Barrett. Mechanical Engineering. Trip leader manager. Certs & Qualifications: WFR, AIARE 2, SolidWorks CSWP. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Hitting my backyard rail. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Climbed Mont Blanc from the valley in a day. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The community.
Henry Pritham. Mechanical Engineering. Trip Leader. Certs & Qualifications: WFR, Swift Water Rescue, AIARE Level 1. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Backcountry Skiing. Claim to Fame Adventure: Inner tubing clear creek. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Working with a passionate community of talented people!
Ben Thieme. Mechanical Engineering. Trip leader manager. Certs & Qualifications: WFR, AIARE 2. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Skiing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Rock Climbing. Favorite part about working at the ORC: I love hanging out with the people that the ORC brings together; people who share a passion for doing things outside and people who want to help others do the same.
Julian King. Mechanical Engineering. Trip Leader. Certs & Qualifications: WEMT. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Rock and ice climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: I spent a semester backpacking in the alps. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Being able to go to cool places and do fun things.
Clara Pugh. Geophysical Engineering. Trip Leader. Certs & Qualifications: Wilderness First Aid. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Rock Climbing. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Month-long back country rock climbing trip in Wyoming. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Getting to meet cool people and introduce them to new outdoor activities.
Henry Rothert. Mechanical Engineering. Trip Leader. Certs & Qualifications: WFR, Swift Water Rescue 4, AIARE 1. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Whitewater kayaking, backcountry skiing, or napping. Claim to Fame Adventure: Been trapped in quick sand. Favorite part about working at the ORC: "I miss you" texts to my boss on the InReach.
Krishna Divakarla. Geophysics. Rental Center and Trip Leader. Certs & Qualifications: Wilderness First Responder and AIARE Level 1. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Backpacking. "Claim to Fame" Adventure: Going to the Galapagos with the ORC before my freshman year was amazing and it set me on the path to love outdoor recreation and work for the ORC. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The ability to provide an outlet for the Mines community to step away from school obligations.
Directors
Austin Dyer. Director. Certs & Qualifications: Mental Health First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) Single Pitch Instructor, PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) Provider, AIARE 1&2, National Fire Protection Association Technician, Advanced Mountain Rescue 3, Technical Rope Rescue Certificate, Leave No Trace Trainer. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Mountain Biking. Coolest "Claim to Fame" Adventure: You Have Under Your Belt. Summiting Kilimanjaro twice in two weeks, once on a mountain bike. Favorite part about working at the ORC: Getting to create repeat recreators.
Kevin Langlois. Assistant Director. Masters in Recreation Management. Certs & Qualifications: Avalanche Level 3, WEMT, Aspirant AMGA Guide in Backcountry Skiing, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, and Mountaineering, LNT Master Educator, AIARE Course Leader, Swift Water Rescue, ACA IV Whitewater Kayak Instructor, NOLS River, Mountain and Rock instructor. Favorite Outdoor Activities: Whatever the season brings me. Coolest "Claim to Fame" Adventure: You Have Under Your Belt: Seasoned Mountain Unicyclepacker. Favorite part about working at the ORC: The youthful energy and their desire to explore this amazing planet we have been blessed with.
