LEADERSHIP AND OFFICERS
DU Alpine Club is a student-led club on campus. We have our "Top 5" (Co-Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and Risk Management) as well as several other officers who manage a variety of duties such as social media, fundraising, on-campus events, alumni relations, and photography, etc. We are overseen and advised by the Student Programs Manager within the Division of Athletics & Recreation at the University of Denver to help us ensure quality and safety on all trips!
Interested in becoming a DUAC Officer? New Alpine Club officers are elected near the end of Winter Quarter. These elections are open to all DUAC members and anyone can run for any position except for Top 5, who are chosen from the previous year's Alpine Club officers. We always welcome any undergraduate DU student with a love for the outdoors to apply!
Interested in becoming a DUAC Officer? New Alpine Club officers are elected near the end of Winter Quarter. These elections are open to all DUAC members and anyone can run for any position except for Top 5, who are chosen from the previous year's Alpine Club officers. We always welcome any undergraduate DU student with a love for the outdoors to apply!
MEET THE OFFICERS
Autumn FalstadCO-PRESIDENTAutumn is probably the only person you will EVER meet that's from Arden, Delaware (but since Delaware is a "fictional state," let's just say she's from Philly). The majority of her life was spent playing lacrosse, hockey, soccer, and swimming but with the mountains and ocean not too far away, she grew up sending it straight from birth. She's a senior, majoring in geography with minors in urban studies and sustainability who loves nothing more than to flex her ArcGIS knowledge (maps are cool?). Autumn also loves snowboarding, good music, backpacking, the ocean, playing piano and the uke, and hammock-camping. Her favorite thing about DUAC are all of the gnar-seeking-stokers that she's been lucky enough to meet and call her best friends (plus the homemade guac).
Dream job that doesn't exist: Professional Claussen kosher dill pickle eater If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? A full face Gritty tat (because... Philly) |
Henry JaffrayCO-PRESIDENTGrowing up in the west suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Henry spent most of his youth playing on ice (skiing and pondy). It wasn't until he skied in Colorado for the first time that he truly felt at home. Besides skiing, he loves rock climbing and hacky sacking with the stokers. He is always looking for an excuse to get outside. Henry is a senior, majoring in computer science (BRAIN = BIG) with minors in math and political science. His favorite thing about DUAC are all the rock climbing trips (so go on them)!
Dream job that doesn't exist: Intergalactic Uber Driver If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? THE Mike Tyson face tattoo |
Emily HeinenSECRETARYEmily grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Despite the winters that many believe keep Minnesotans inside for 8 months out of the year, she grew up spending a lot of time outside, especially skiing, hiking, biking, and doing various other lake activities (Land o’ Lakes™️). She is a junior majoring in international studies and political science. Her favorite part about DUAC is the community! P.S. Her biggest personality trait was these sunglasses and then… she lost them.
Dream job that doesn't exist: Climax Guide If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? THE red sunglasses (so she won’t lose them) |
Walker GreenTREASURERWalker is a junior from Westport, Connecticut who grew up skiing the intimidating hills of New England and canoeing the lakes of Canada (will also do a KILLER Australian accent on command). Walker is majoring in marketing with a minor in health sciences. He likes to ski down mountains, and sometimes climb up them! He's for sure a force to be reckoned with in the canoe and loves going to concerts with his friends. Walker loves the support and stoke people have for each other in DUAC and can't wait to be surrounded by this in the years to come!
Dream job that doesn't exist: Professional Fish, he’d like be constantly aquatic If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Face tattoo of a plant (face plant!) |
Garrett BoschenRISK MANAGEMENTGarrett is from Boston, Massachusetts who grew up playing baseball and snowboarding. He is a junior majoring in psychology with a neuroscience concentration. Garrett’s hobbies include (but not limited to) snowboarding, rock climbing, camping, snorkeling, and spending time with his dogs Willie and Taz. His favorite thing about DUAC is meeting new people with similar interests who love the outdoors and seeing new places.
Dream job that doesn't exist: Professional animal translator If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Walker’s face |
Cassidy BromkaSUSTAINABILITY / ON-CAMPUSCassidy is from Aspen, Colorado where she grew up foraging for and feasting on wild fruit whilst camping (she from the woods). She’s currently a junior majoring in environmental sciences with a minor in sustainability (probably GIS too, who knows). Her hobbies include skiing, hiking, reading, and cooking. She also enjoys soaking up the sun and hearing the trees creak. Cassidy loves all the people you can meet through Alpine Club and the access to the outdoors that the club provides!
Dream job that doesn't exist: Nat Geo photographer mixed with Heli Pilot mixed with Coral researcher while also living in the Arctic (or Antarctica) If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Hummingbird and red Indian paintbrush |
Sally Thornton-WhiteSUSTAINABILITY / ON-CAMPUSSally is a junior from Winthrop, Washington where she grew up doing various mountain and rural town things (when we say rural, we mean RURAL). She’s majoring in environmental science and public policy. In her free time, she enjoys riding bicycles, skiing, climbing rocks, and exploring the mountains. She loves how DUAC provides amazing opportunities for people to access the outdoors!
Dream job that doesn't exist: Training squirrels to ski and perform jewelry heists If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? A goldfish in a bag |
Mclain RalstonRENTAL CARNo Pain Mclain is from the state of North Carolina and grew up road biking and swimming. He’s a senior majoring in finance and business analytics. Aside from crunching numbers, Mclain enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and trashing his roommates in Wii golf. (Make sure to ask him about the time he accidentally rode off a cliff.) Mclain loves that DUAC allows him to do rad stuff with rad people!
Dream job that doesn't exist: Pretzel taste tester If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Mike Tyson’s |
Callum EagerGENERAL MANAGERCallum grew up in the concrete jungle of Atlanta, Georgia. Despite this, his love for the outdoors was forged early while exploring the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains. He quickly fell in love with the Rockies though (and their massive peaks). Callum is a junior majoring in journalism, and his favorite activities include climbing, mountain biking, fly fishing, backpacking, and skiing, although given the lack of snow in the Southeast he can still always provide a Jerry moment on the slopes (definitely a reason to go ski with him). His favorite part about DUAC are all of the members and officers that define the club and who love spreading their stoke for the mountains.
Dream job that doesn’t exist: Cat walker If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? “John Cena so you can’t see me” |
Libby GardnerPASS SALESLibby is a junior from somewhere in the east coast (maybe Connecticut or Vermont? Probably not the cool NE states). She is studying international studies and sustainability (cuz Mother Earth, duh). Her favorite hobbies are skiing, climbing, and riding bicycles--but she also dabbles in arts n' crafts (we hope she knits). Her favorite thing about DUAC are all the awesome people she’s met because of it! Pro-tip: ask her about the time she danced with the one & only Backpack Kid.
Dream job that doesn't exist: Pickle sommelier If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? A detailed portrait of Larry David |
John SewardADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESJohn "Boss Man" Seward is a lifelong Coloradan and grew up exploring the Rocky Mountains. He is a junior studying public policy and sociology. He spends his summers as a parks manager for a Colorado special district. He also works for the American Red Cross as a Disaster Relief Coordinator. When he's not at school or working you'll find John skiing, hiking or camping.
Dream job that doesn't exist: Director of Internal Disfunction |
Hyo CartySOCIAL MEDIAHyo is from Keene, a small city in southwestern New Hampshire. He grew up playing sports and hanging out with the homies. Though once introduced to hiking, he wouldn’t stop, Hyo has hiked a lot and loves to do it--it’s his bread and butter. Hyo is a fourth year studying Electrical Engineering, with hopes of getting into sustainable energy. For fun, he plays Ultimate here at DU and just enjoys socializing as much as he can, and if that means going outside and into nature, it's that much better. His favorite thing about DUAC is the opportunities it offers to those that have limited options to get outdoors, and just the sheer good vibes everyone brings.
Dream job that doesn't exist: Seshmonger If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Under his eyes, “Vibe Free or Die” |
Kathleen HoppsSOCIAL MEDIAKathleen “Bucket” Hopps is from north of Chicago, but if anyone asks, she’ll tell you she’s from Canada. In her free time, Kathleen enjoys backpacking, climbing, skiing, camping, spreading stoke, and frolicking just about anywhere. She’s a junior double majoring in biological sciences and psychology with a minor in chemistry with a DREAM to work in wilderness medicine. Her hobbies include making mac & cheese in various locations and wearing bucket hats for any occasion. She loves how DUAC brings people together and spreads the stoke (like butter on toast).
Dream job that doesn't exist: Professional Crag Troll If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? A smiley face on her forehead |
Gibson ScottSOCIAL MEDIAGibby is a junior from Falmouth, Maine studying real estate & construction management with a focus in construction project management. He grew up playing competitive sports and skiing Sugarloaf in the winters and partaking in various lake activities all summer long. Now his favorite activity is skiing, but he also enjoys hiking, wake surfing, and hanging out on the lake. He loves playing the guitar but is much worse than he thinks. His favorite thing about DUAC is the affordability and availability it adds for students to get out of Denver, especially for those without a means of transportation.
Dream job that doesn't exist: Traveling back in time to the 80s and being lead singer in a hard rock band touring the country in a pimped out bus If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Flower in his hair |
Pat Seitz-SitekSPONSORSHIP COORDINATORPat is from Chatham, New Jersey just outside of New York City! Despite growing up outside our nation’s biggest metropolis, he discovered a love of the outdoors at a young age. He loves to hike, climb, bike, and kayak; however, skiing will always be his number 1! Pat is a junior majoring in Geography and Geographic Information Science/Systems (GIS). In his free time, Pat enjoys cooking, playing with dogs, and being in the outdoors with friends. DUAC has allowed him to get out and explore Colorado while also letting him meet new people who have similar interests. Some of his best friends at DU have been from DUAC trips!
Dream job that doesn’t exist: Paid to sleep If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? Dog snout |
Jack WeinmeisterGEAR MANAGERJack "Dubs" Weinmeister grew up kayaking, snowboarding and stomping around in the Black Mountains of Western North Carolina and has only recently begun climbing in Colorado with the intent of returning to the Appalachians to absolutely crush some routes. Jack is a junior majoring in ecology and biodiversity with minors in german, GIS, and chemistry. His favorite things to do in his free time are to climb, hike, make spaghetti and meatballs, flyfish, and play card games. His favorite thing about DUAC is the wonderous amount of stoke within each of the Alpine Club members; the fact that there are so many people who love getting out into the wilderness so much makes him feel incredibly happy to be a part of the club.
Dream job that doesn’t exist: Professional Firestarter (Arsonist) If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? A ring of flowers around his face, each flower representing a significant time or place in his life (i.e. Rosa Denvera, Trillium, Edelweiss, etc.) |
Grace ArlandsonOFFICER-AT-LARGEGrace (more commonly known as “Gnarlandson”) is a senior from the sweet land of St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up swimming and skiing (icy groomers, so you KNOW she likes to go fast). She is majoring in molecular biology with minors in chemistry and psychology, and her favorite hobby is biking (road obviously). Grace also dabbles in swimming, running, and driving with her knees. Her favorite thing about DUAC is all the people she’s met and the memories made on every trip!
Dream job that doesn't exist: Waterslide tester If you got a face tattoo, what would it be? A freckle |