Zachary is the climbing program lead at OPO where they oversee day-to-day gym operations and support a wide range of student outdoor programs. They advise the Dartmouth Mountaineering Club, Climbing Team, Winter Sports Club, and Snowboarding Club, helping students develop technical skills, leadership, and risk-management practices both in the field and behind the scenes.

With years of experience teaching and guiding throughout the American West and in the Indian Himalayas, Zachary applies his practical mountaineering know-how with a student-centered teaching style. They are an AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide and a Certified Single Pitch Instructor, and are passionate about building confident, capable climbers and leaders in safe, supportive environments.