Richard Bothwell, CFO (Chief Fun Officer) and Program Director.

Since 1996, Richard has been our backwoods expert, head guide, and a pretty good backcountry cook, too.

Richard has climbed, skied, snowboarded and guided OAC trips all over the world including 4 of the "7 Summits" (Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, and Elbrus). He's climbed extensively in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, and snowboarded down 24,000' peaks in China. He's surfed (poorly) on four continents as well.

Richard is certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) as a Single Pitch Instructor and holds a Wilderness First Responder certification as well as a AIARE Level III Avalanche certificate. He has completed the AMGA Backcountry Ski Guide Course, and is pursuing full certification through the AMGA. He's also a certified sea kayak instructor through the American Canoe Association.

If you have any questions about any of our trips, Richard has pretty much done them all! Feel fee to send him an email at richard@outdooradventureclub.com or call 415-954-7190.

Sarah Tateishi, guide.

Sarah is an accomplished outdoorswoman. She has hiked, climbed and backpacked all over the country, including trips to Alaska.

She is a Wilderness First Responder, holds a Leave No Trace Master Certificate, and an Avalanche Level I certificate, and she completed a NOLS Outdoor Educator Course.

You're in good hands when you go with Sarah. That pack is roughly 2/3 her body weight, by the way!

Laura Wolff, guide.

Laura loves backpacking. She has backpacked all over this country and New Zealand, including a solo trip on the John Muir Trail. Her trailside cooking will make you want to stay on the trail! Laura doesn't slow down in the winter, either. She is also a ski instructor at Squaw Valley! Laura has a Wilderness First Responder Certification.

Micah Schwartz, guide.

Micah is the consummate Outdoor Adventure Club guide. Micah is at home leading a climbing day, a hike, kayak trip or a mountain bike ride. Micah always brings local knowledge to his trips, and has a calming, reassuring leadership style. Like all Outdoor Adventure Club guides Micah holds a Wilderness First Responder Certification.

When he's not guiding for the club, Micah works at Marmot Mountain Works in Berkeley. He definitely knows a thing or two about gear!

Duane Moran, guide.

Duane has come from the UK to guide for the club. He has extensive experience leading all types of outdoor trips, including climbing, kayaking, backpacking, ropes courses and coasteering trips.

Duane has earned a Single Pitch Award as well as the Summer Mountain Leader Qualification in the UK, and holds a Wilderness First Responder Certification.

He's cool under pressure and knows how to manage a group. His "Sardinian Lunch" is always a crowd pleaser on hikes, too!

Dana Kriendler, office manager.

Dana is the glue that holds the Outdoor Adventure Club office together. Dana keeps track of all your reservations, and makes sure the trip details and carpool lists go out. She is majoring in Recreation, Parks and Tourism at SFSU. She is an avid kayaker and hiker. She's always ready to help out on trips, and she too holds a Wilderness First Responder Certification.

Richard Hidalgo, guide.

Our man in Peru. Richard is a certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide. Mean nothing to you? It means Richard is in an elite group of guides, with the best training and best credentials in the world. Richard hails from Lima, Peru, and spends the entire Peruvian climbing season based in Huaraz, Peru.

Richard is attempting to become the first Peruvian to summit all the 8000 meter peaks, and he's doing it without supplemental oxygen. His picture was taken on Everest at about 8400 meters, or 27,500 feet!

Whether you join one of our group alpine climbing skills programs, a group climb, or you are looking for a guide for your own private dream trip to climb Alpamayo, Richard has the skills and experience to deliver the best trip possible.

James Adamson, guide.

Our "ropegun" , James is an accomplished rock climber. In his free time, James likes to climb, fast. He is often in Yosemite, climbing the walls of El Cap or Half Dome in a day! James is equally at home on big mountains, too. He's summited peaks all over the world, including Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, and Tocllaraju.

James is pursuing full certification as an American Mountain Guides Association Rock guide. He has completed the AMGA's Rock Instructor program and holds a Wilderness First Responder certification. James is an excellent teacher, and his passion for rock climbing is infectious.

Annie Trujillo/Jed Porter, guides.

Annie and Jed are our "dynamic duo" of guiding on the East side of the Sierra. They are based in Bishop, and guide hikes, backpacking trips, and climbing trips for the club. They are both trained by the AMGA, hold Wilderness First Responder certifications, and are fun to spend a day or weekend with.