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Alexandra "Alex" Bacha |
Alexandra "Alex" Bacha
Hometown: Titusville/”Central Florida”
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: This question is incredibly hard to answer but I guess would say any trip on the Wacissa. This local river is one of my favorite places. It is close and beautiful with plenty of wildlife (and I am not just talking gators and birds). Plus Big Blue spring is a great place to play and eat lunch.
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: When I was a little girl my aunt would take me on outdoor trips in the Northeast (like the White Mountains, NH) and I absolutely loved it. So I was super excited to find out that FSU offered outdoor trip opportunities and was eager to take advantage. Taking the Outdoor Adventure Education course (LEI3266, taught by our director Lee Murphy) introduced me to Outdoor Pursuits. My first trip was the St Augustine Kayak (Fall 2005) and I also took the Wilderness First Aid course. I volunteered Spring 2006 because I wanted to be more involved with the program and I after ALTA I was hooked on OP.
The other stuff I do here at FSU:
FSU Challenge Facilitator
Camp Flastacowo Travel Camp Recreation Leader
Academic interests:
Business Minor Certificate Spring 2008
Recreation Leisure Services Administration Program within the College of Education |
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| Brandon Quinn |
Brandon Kenneth Quinn
Hometown: Miami, FL
Favorite Outdoor Trip: Ahh. . . well it’s a very close call between a four day paddle on the Buffalo or a week spent climbing at Foster Falls and hiking the Appalachian Trail though Georgia and North Carolina.
Why I am a part of OP: It gives me the opportunity to spend time in nature sharing and connecting with others. It’s also a lot of fun!
Other stuff at FSU: FSU Climbing Club
Academic Interests: As Christopher Teele Ford would say: Play and Relaxation |
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| Steve
Robinson. |
Stephen Robinson
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: White water rafting
the Snake River in Wyoming. It is a rush to hit category IV rapids
head on!
Piece of gear I can't live without: My leather man- has almost everything
you would need to survive.
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: I love being outdoors. It's
a natural high for me. I couldn't think of a better office space
than the outdoors.
The other stuff I do here at FSU: Lifeguard at FSU Reservation,
Ropes Course Facilitator, Rock Wall, President and Co-Founder of
the FSU Snow-Sports Club. Academic interests: Recreation & Leisure
Services Administration. I intend to go to grad school in Colorado
after I graduate.
Update:
Steve has moved to Washington State and is working as the HR rep at a small ski resort. |
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| Dru
Swain. |
Dru Swain
Hometown: Niceville, FL
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: Backpacking the rainforest
in Belize, Central America, has been my favorite outdoors trip.
There is nothing like hiking through a rainforest on a rainy day,
hearing the roar of a jaguar, and looking up to see howler monkeys
in the canopy above; Poetic!
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: The skills that I have learned, and the experiences that I have
had, through this program are innumerable, and one of the greatest
things about this program is the opportunity that I have to teach
those same skills, and facilitate those same experiences, to, and
for, others.
The other stuff I do here at FSU: Facilitator for FSU
Challenge, work the Rock Wall for the FSU Reservation, member of
Florida State University Recreation Professionals
Academic interests: I am a Recreation and Leisure Services Administration
major. I hope to continue my education here at FSU in the grad.
program for Recreation. When I grow up, I want be the Director of
an Outdoor Adventure Program for a camp, but my real passion lies
with Challenge Courses, so I hope to incorporate that in my field
of study.
Update:
Dru finally talked his college sweetheart into marriage and has started a beautiful little family with a sweet baby girl. Dru is teaching in Niceville, FL. |
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| Katrin Bell. |
Katrin Bell
Hometown: Fernandina Beach
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: Heuco Tanks in Texas. It was during spring break 2005. A few friends of mine and I went to this area to climb boulders. The weather was perfect for climbing, and the scenery was continuously breath taking!
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: I can't get enough of traveling to various locations. I enjoy the beauty around me, as well as, the new people I have the opportunity in meeting along the way.
The other stuff I do here at FSU: FSU Rock Climbing Club
Academic interests: Studio Art
Update:
Rumor has it that Katrin is a budding photographer living happily in Fernandina Beach, FL. |
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| Mike Gasell. |
Michael Gasell
Hometown: Land O' Lakes, FL
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: My favorite trip was
a two day accent of Mount San Gorgonio, because it was challenging
and it had the best views in Southern California.
Piece of gear I can't live without: Headlamp, because I only have
two hands, and for some reason I always end up in the dark.
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: To pursue the outdoors. To
meet people that are into the same things as me and to learn everything
I can from them.
The other stuff I do here at FSU: I am a member of the First Responder
Unit.
Academic interests: Still working on that part. Probably something
medical.
Update:
There are rumors that Gasell has married and is living somwhere in the Rockies... all of this unconfirmed, of course. When not outside...Mike loves facebooking.
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| Brian
Williams. |
Brian D. Williams
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: Climbing in Poudre
and Boulder Canyons. It was my first time climbing on real rock
and what better place to do it than two canyons known worldwide
for their climbing routes. And I had good company.
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: As someone who is concerned
about the future of our wild and natural areas, I feel the best
way to preserve them is to help others experience the wilderness
in the same way I do, hoping they too can understand its draw and
my reason for concern.
The other stuff I do here at FSU: FSU Rock Climbing Club
Academic interests: Economics, Sociology, Politics.
Update:
It has been reported that Brain is living in the woods somewhere around G'ville...supposedly no running water, no indoor plumbing , or electric...not a single luxury. |
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| Christopher Ford. |
Christopher Ford
Hometown:Jacksonville, FL
Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: Hiking on the AT in Smokey Mountain NP, it was amazing to be in that area and be up in the mountains with those amazing vistas.
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: To experience the outdoors and take others there too.
The other stuff I do here at FSU: take classes...
Academic interests: I'm a graduate student in Play and Relaxation.
Update:
CTF has been spotted somewhere in the woods of Missouri.
According to reports is he making a living by "playing with kids in the woods."
There are also wide rumors that he married.
Who would be silly enough to marry a guy with a faux hawk?
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| Phil
Liebson. |
Phil Liebson
Hometown: Miami
Favorite outdoors
trip I've been on and why: Rafting on the Chattooga.
Piece of gear
I can't live without: Headlamp
Why I'm apart
of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: OP is a fun place to work, you meet great
people and have a lot of fun. Plus your office is the REZ. What
else is there.
The other
stuff I do here at FSU: Work for the REZ ADC, FSU Challenge
and the Rock Wall.
Academic interests: Recreation and Leisure Service
Administration.
Update:
Phil is currently
the Senior Instructor / Program Coordinator
working at Sheridan Mountain School in Luray, VA. |
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| Tiffany
Schaltenbrand. |
Tiffany Kim Schaltenbrand
Hometown: Beautiful New Port Richey, Florida!
Favorite outdoors
trip I've been on and why: I have had so many but I'll choose
one: A couple years back I went camping in Smokie Mountain National
Park for like a week, It rained the whole time...but it was beautiful.
Throughout the trip we hiked trails to tucked away waterfalls,
up mountain sides and that whole deal. My favorite part was when
my brother and I got in a stream and walked the whole way down
against the rapid currents. Theres nothing like waking up in the
woods, and the Smokies have some quality woods!
Piece of gear
I can't live without: My flip flops - I do everything w/ em'!
Why I'm apart
of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: "The Outdoors" is every bit a part of
me as my skin or my hair. I grew up in and was raised to
love and use nature to my advantage. I could never live in a city
- I'm a country girl! And I don't understand how people can spend
days on end inside. So my goal is to bring as many people to the
appreciation and love of the place that God gave us and encourage
others to get out there and take the bull by the horns!
The other
stuff I do here at FSU: Campus Recreation Board member,
FSU Habitat for Humanity, T25, FSU HELP, Diversity Ambassador,
volunteer, Work 2 Jobs, swim, dance, go to class (most of the
time;-))
Academic interests: Interior Design Major; also interested in art, physics, history,
literature, theater and dance.
Update:
Tiffany has supposedly moved to South Forida and is dating a rich, "older" gentlemen that is providing her the means for world travel and supporting her adventurous life style. |
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