Jason David

Jason David

Hometown:  ATL by way of Orlando, Florida

Favorite outdoors trip I've been on and why: That would have to be the Pinhoti Trail in Fall ’07. It was the first trip I ever led and it couldn’t have gone better. On my own time? I went to do some hiking on the Appalachian Trail with my cousin that I hadn’t spent time with since we were kids. We had a blast getting stranded on the summit of Blood Mountain during a 24-hour rain storm and deciding to run down to the local store in the middle of it. It was my first time on the A.T. and I’ll never forget it.

Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits: Originally I came to OP to spend more time going on trips. Seeing new places and not having to pay for the gas sounded like an awesome deal, and if I had to lead a bunch of strangers into the wilderness to do it, that was alright by me. It was after my first trip that I realized that what I loved even more than visiting these amazing natural places was meeting new people in such a unique situation. You’ll get to know people so well and so fast because you have to come together, and by the end of the trip you’ve made some serious memories with people you didn’t even know two days before.

Academic Interests: I’m an Anthropology major in my 3rd year, which basically means I watched Indiana Jones way too many times when I was a kid. And while I don’t take courses in fighting Nazis or running from giant boulders, I still really love what I’m learning and can’t get enough.

The other stuff I do here at FSU: When I’m not leading trips for OP you can probably find me attached to the end of a rope at the REZ’s outdoor Rock Wall. We always want people to climb so you should definitely come out!

		Andrew Anderson

Andrew Anderson       
Hometown:  Travelers Rest, South Carolina
My freshman year of college I went on an excursion to Pembrokeshire, a small village on the coast of Wales, where I kayaked in an abandoned quarry, hiked along the coast, and battled the rocky coastline and brutal waves as I coasteered.  After my long days were done, I was able to spend time with some of my best friends around a campfire and flawless starry sky.
Why I'm apart of FSU Outdoor Pursuits:  In need of some sort of escape, I sought out OP my second year at FSU.  What I found was not only a great organization with a outstanding outlook on sharing experiences in the outdoors, but also a community that I can be a part of and help advance our presence on campus.
Academic interests:  I am an English literature major who is currently exploring art history and classical civilization to possibly become minors.

The other stuff I do here at FSU:  When I am not studying and trying to better my beloved program thru the spreading of propaganda...I like to garden.

		Tara Heagan

Home town: Delray Beach, Florida

Favorite Outdoor trip and why:  I went to Alaska and backpacked into the Talkeetna Mountains and white water rafted out.  After backpacking, I sea kayaked in the Prince William Sound for a few weeks.  It loved this trip because it was my first big adventure trip and Alaska is absolutely beautiful.

Why I am a part of OP:  I am a part of OP because I love to be outside and Outdoor Pursuits let’s me get out.  I can take a break from my normal routine and just relax in the great outdoors!

Other stuff at FSU:  I am a Nursing major and I live in the nursing living and learning community in Wildwood.