Nathan Precup

Nathan is an outdoor enthusiast who grew up in western Washington, going on hikes and camping trips for family ‘vacation’ for longer than he can remember.  Nathan spent the past four years taking his love of the outdoors to the next level, from scuba diving in the depths of Puget Sound to mountaineering and backcountry skiing in the Cascade Mountains.  Nathan’s love of the natural world doesn’t stop at the wilderness.  Pursuing a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Washington, he also has a passion for engineering and aviation.

Nathan’s past education and experiences in mountaineering have provided a wide foundation of skills. In 2008, he took the Boeing Alpine Society’s basic climbing course, a three month program that educates its students on route finding, teamwork, basic first aid, risk assessment, glacier travel and basic rock climbing.  Nathan has been exploring the mountains ever since.  He has received extensive medical training through Wilderness Medical Institute’s Wilderness First Responder certification. He also has recently taken an outdoor leadership course.  Nathan firmly believes in the value of wilderness education and safe practices, and is excited to be a part of the NAWLS team!