Name: Dave “The Dude” Rector  

Hometown: Blairsville, GA

Year in School and Major: Junior student of Outdoor Recreation

Dream Destination: India

Favorite Scar: The one Dustin left on my psyche when he shaved his Fu Man Chu

Why the outdoors/Why Southern Adventures: God (or any form thereof) can truly be experienced in the outdoors. Southern Adventures allows people to have those experiences and I love being part of that.

Favorite Quote: “When mountains speak, wise men listen”

Outdoor Experience/Certifications: WFA, CPR, I am an experienced backpacker and minimalist outdoorsman. The outdoor activities I love participating (and teaching) are backpacking, rock climbing, sea kayaking and caving.