About Doug
Doug grew up in Clifton, NJ, a mid-sized city close to Manhattan. His parents regularly took Doug and his 3 siblings out into nature. The family enjoyed hiking, camping, and canoeing. Outdoor traditions were consistent throughout his childhood and adolescence. As Doug became more independent, he found comfort in the outdoors. He saw the outdoors as a place to recharge, reflect, and cope with adversity.
After graduating high school, Doug attended Rutgers University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and used that degree to become a classroom teacher. He earned his Masters degree as a Teacher of Mathematics from Pace University and spent 8 years as a classroom teacher, working mainly with students with special needs. Doug wanted to share his love of the outdoors with his students, so he started an outdoors club. He soon realized how much he enjoyed outdoor leadership and made the shift from classroom teacher to an outdoor educator.
This career shift brought Doug from New York City to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine where he currently works as an Outdoor Educator and Recreational Guide. Doug is also a rescue volunteer for the Mountain Rescue Service of New Hampshire, the Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue, and the Lakes Region Search and Rescue.
Doug lives in North Conway with his girlfriend, Brittany, dog Maple, and two cats Juniper and Apollo. You can find Doug rock climbing and ice climbing in the many cliffs of the Mount Washington Valley and Western Maine, backcountry skiing, trail running, walking his dog, and telling corny dad jokes.
DETAILS
DisciplineRock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Skiing, Mountaineering
SpecialityTrad, Sport, Multipitch, Backcountry
LocationNorth Conway, NH
Joined RendezvuOct 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Climbed the Diamond via Casual Route 5.10a on Long's Peak in Colorado August 2025
Proudest Send: Contortionism at 10 Degree 5.12b/c October 2023
About Doug
Doug grew up in Clifton, NJ, a mid-sized city close to Manhattan. His parents regularly took Doug and his 3 siblings out into nature. The family enjoyed hiking, camping, and canoeing. Outdoor traditions were consistent throughout his childhood and adolescence. As Doug became more independent, he found comfort in the outdoors. He saw the outdoors as a place to recharge, reflect, and cope with adversity.
After graduating high school, Doug attended Rutgers University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and used that degree to become a classroom teacher. He earned his Masters degree as a Teacher of Mathematics from Pace University and spent 8 years as a classroom teacher, working mainly with students with special needs. Doug wanted to share his love of the outdoors with his students, so he started an outdoors club. He soon realized how much he enjoyed outdoor leadership and made the shift from classroom teacher to an outdoor educator.
This career shift brought Doug from New York City to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine where he currently works as an Outdoor Educator and Recreational Guide. Doug is also a rescue volunteer for the Mountain Rescue Service of New Hampshire, the Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue, and the Lakes Region Search and Rescue.
Doug lives in North Conway with his girlfriend, Brittany, dog Maple, and two cats Juniper and Apollo. You can find Doug rock climbing and ice climbing in the many cliffs of the Mount Washington Valley and Western Maine, backcountry skiing, trail running, walking his dog, and telling corny dad jokes.
DETAILS
DisciplineRock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Skiing, Mountaineering
SpecialityTrad, Sport, Multipitch, Backcountry
LocationNorth Conway, NH
Joined RendezvuOct 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Climbed the Diamond via Casual Route 5.10a on Long's Peak in Colorado August 2025
Proudest Send: Contortionism at 10 Degree 5.12b/c October 2023