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Bruce Hills - Director of Outdoor Programs
Working with groups as an outdoor leader and experiential educator has been a passion for Bruce since 1983. Prior to settling in Asheville he traveled extensively and has a significant amount of international work experience which includes some of the following highlights: leading rafting expeditions in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Africa, Turkey and Nepal, working for various Outward Bound Schools in the US and New Zealand, leading treks in Nepal and working on sail boats in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Bruce has a masters degree in Outdoor Recreation Management and is married to his lovely wife Susan, and has a wonderful daughter Lucie.
J.B Hardin - Crew
Major: Outdoor leadership
Interests: bikes, cars, soccer, the outdoors
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Favorite Movie/Book/etc: Storm of the century/ Hatchet
Favorite Dish: prime rib with mashed potatoes
Cameron Thacker- Crew
Major: Outdoor Leadership
Interests: Climbing, Kayaking, Surfing,
Hometown: Manassas, VA
Favorite Movie/Book/etc: Zoolander/ On a Wave
Favorite Dish:A medium rare cheeseburger With lettuce and tomatoes, French Fries w/ ketchup, and a large chocolate milkshake.
Riley West- Crew
Major: Outdoor Leadership
Interests: Rock climbing, riding bikes, going fast, shredding, flying kites
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
FavoriteThing about being on ODP: Endless amounts of peanut butter
Favorite Local Hang Out Spot: Linville Gorge
James Page - Crew
Name: James David Charlton Page. Yamez. James ‘Dubious’ Page.
Major: Outdoor Leadership
Minor: Environmental Studies
Hometown: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
My dream trip would be a week of traveling from river to river (a new one or two every day) to kayak.
I am mainly a paddler (kayak, canoe) on Outdoor Programs, but I also like to rock climb and backpack, and am hoping to expand my experience in mountain biking. Fishing and trail running are on my list of favorite outdoor activities.
My favorite thing about being on ODP is the chance to show fellow college students, and maybe people that have never had a chance to experience the woods, an opportunity to see what I really love to do and see why I love being outside so much.
Alessia Faverio - Crew
Name: Alessia Faverio
Major: Chemistry and Outdoor Leadership
Hometown: Smithtown, NY
Dream Trip: Anywhere you can paddle, bike and swim in the ocean! (as long as it's warm!)
Outdoor activities you enjoy: Paddling, Biking, Climbing... Pretty much anything!
Favorite local outdoor spot: Tuxedo, NC: On top of Otie's Knob.
Sarah Broyles - Crew
Name: Sarah Broyles
Major: Outdoor Leadership!
Hometown: Houston, Tejas
Dream Trip: To spend at least 4 months traveling all around South America, meeting new people, getting outdoorsy, taking pictures, and having an incredible amount of fun.
Outdoor activities you enjoy: I mostly enjoy Rock Climbing and Backpacking/Camping, but I’m trying out new things and hope to get into Paddling more.
Favorite thing about being on ODP: Taking awesome shots of everyone experiencing the outdoors and getting people to push their envelope!
Favorite local outdoor spot? Sleeping on top of Tablerock and watching the sunrise!
Ethan Smalley - Crew
Major: ODL
Interests: Climbing, MT Biking
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Favorite Movie/Book/etc: The Five People you Meet in Heaven, and Good Omens (both are books)
Favorite Dish: Pizza
Favorite Local outdoor spot: RUMBLING BALD
Eli Walker - Crew
Major: Outdoor Leadership
Interests: Backpacking, Ultimate Frisbee, Snowboarding, Canoeing, Working with kids, Making and eating good food (especially in the back country)
Hometown: Topsham, ME
Favorite Movie/Book/etc: Oh the Places You'll Go by Doctor Seuss. Boondock Saints.
Favorite Dish: It changes frequently, but right now it's slow-cooked rabbit with mushroom gravy on top of a pile of rosemary/garlic mashed potatoes. then throw some kale chips on top. sooooo good!
Favorite Local outdoor spot: Super local: Just about any place close enough to a summit to be able to get up early and watch the sun rise.
Jackson Grimm - Crew
Major: Outdoor Leadership
Interests: guitar, soccer, mountain biking, climbing
Hometown: Columbus, INFavorite Movie/Book/etc: the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
Favorite Dish: Mom's Enchiladas
Favorite Local outdoor spot: Panthertown