Jeff has worked with several rock specific OWA programs since 2000. A native of Texas, he has a BA from Dartmouth and divides his time between the Austin area, Colorado and climbing all over North America. A contibuting editor to Rock&Ice and Trail Runner Magazines, he regularly publishes articles, has written several climbing guide books, and is currently working on a novel. His climbing skill and eye for developing climbs and boulder problems is well renowned and he adds consistently to the high level instruction offered in some OWA programs. Jeff also teaches yoga and has worked with both the literary and adventure elements with Outpost NIU and the NIU Fulbright program.