About

Purpose

We believe in the value of nature.
Our relationships with nature begin through challenging activities like rock climbing, fishing, and hiking. These activities increase our confidence, willingness for vulnerability, and trust in our peers – dissolving our stores of built-up stress, anxiety, and depression.
Come for the activity. Stay for the people.

 

Current Guides

Sam Seymour, President

Sam Seymour

When I’m not trying to figure out what’s happening with chemical engineering, you can probably find me at the rock wall. Backpacking is also pretty cool, but it’s really about the people 🙂 Defiantly come say hi sometime.

sas721@lehigh.edu

Shasha Feng, Graduate Outing Club President

Shasha Feng

I like hiking and camping. I like the beautiful natural sceneries from the colorful ADK mountains to graceful waterfalls at Shenandoah. I cannot wait to bring you into nature.

shf317@lehigh.edu

 

Joseph Malisov, Vice President

Joe Malisov

Thanks to the Outing Club, I’ve discovered my passion for all sorts of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, backpacking, and climbing. I can’t wait to try more! The club has also been a great outlet and a great way to make friends. I’m excited to help it grow!

jam821@lehigh.edu

 

Nick Fantini, Treasurer

Nick Fantini

My name is Nick Fantini and I am the treasurer of the outing club. My favorite outdoor activities are fly fishing, camping, and hiking.

naf222@lehigh.edu

 Vic Collum, Secretary

Cole Beckerman

Cole Beckerman

I am an Earth and Environmental Science Major in the class of 2023. My favorite outdoor activities are hiking/foraging, skiing, climbing, and taking photos.

cmb223@lehigh.edu

 

Henry Price

Henry Price

I really enjoy long distance backpacking and camping in general. Any time spent out in nature is always a good time for me.

hap223@lehigh.edu

Joe Woodnorth

Joe Woodnorth

I grew up kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and camping with my family. Recently I’ve really gotten into climbing, specifically bouldering! A goal that I have in my outdoorsy lifestyle is to (hopefully) portaledge on the side of El Cap!

jvw223@lehigh.edu

Kyle “Knees” Rifkin

Kyle Rifkin

Hey I’m Kyle, but everyone in the club calls me Knees (like the body part) My favorite outdoor activity is bike touring, which is like backpacking on a bike. My longest trip was 2 months going coast to coast which was absolutely wild. Other activities I like are swimming, climbing, and trying unique experiences

kmr222@lehigh.edu

Lynn Brownell

Lynn Brownell

Senior MechE minoring in AeroE. Absolute favorite thing to do outdoors is Hot Air Ballooning. When I’m not doing that, I love kayaking, hiking, and sleeping in my hammock.

lkb221@lehigh.edu

Natasha Hunt

Natasha Hunt

Hi hello! I grew up along the California coast so I’m your stereotypical paddle boarding, surfing human bean. I also quite enjoy falling rapidly on wooden boards down mountains covered with blankets of snow and wandering through lovely places with a very large backpack. Traveling is also an important part of my life and I’ve had the pleasure of going to forty five countries and eating so much lovely food that I wish I had the skills to make. 🙂

nkh222@lehigh.edu

Daniil Abbruzzese

Snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, occasionally surfing (poorly), exploring

daa223@lehigh.edu

Zach Herndon

Zach Herndon

My hometown is Lebanon, NH. I love skiing, camping and rock climbing. My favorite thing to do on sunny days is to get outside in a hammock and vibe to some music bops.

zah223@lehigh.edu

Artemiza Martiinez

My passion for rock climbing keeps me alive. Long hiking, a campfire under the stars, and a good dinner with your friends is an experience that all Lehigh’s students have to live !!

aam419@lehigh.edu

 

History

Founded in 1951, we are a relatively scrappy and young university outing club. In 2016, our leadership consisted of a single individual. Since then, thanks to the passion and commitment of people like Cam McKenna, we have grown into Lehigh University’s largest student-run club. We strive to provide identity to marginalized groups while providing an alternative social outlet for other communities. Increasingly, Lehigh’s administration is realizing and promoting the positive benefits of community development and health and wellness that is provided by having an active outing club on campus.