Name: Alex Paterson

Sierra Club Leader Rating: I-Provisional

WTC Student Year: 2023

WTC Leader / Instructor Since: 2024

Sierra Club / WTC Biography: I took WTC looking to meet people to hike with and learn map & compass navigation, and I got that and more!  I’m excited to now contribute as an instructor.

Wilderness Biography: I’ve enjoyed hiking for years and got into backpacking and mountaineering in the last few years. I love snow and most recently climbed Mt. Shasta and a few peaks in the Sierras.

Interests: Outside of hiking and backpacking I enjoy soccer, running and board / video games.

Something unique about me: I’m originally from Connecticut and have driven across the country three times.