E-Room Staff

portrait of the Queen of the E-Room

Eva McDonough (she/her) ’25 – Manager

Eva hails from high up in the Rocky Mountains in Woody Creek, CO. A dedicated member of the Bates Nordic team, Eva splits her time between gliding across the landscapes of Maine and ensuring the E-Room is running smooth. Eva is an Environmental Studies major with a proclivity towards hugging trees. Eva loves to help people find their passions in the outdoors, whether that be hiking, biking, backpacking, or nordic skiing. So the next time you see Eva skating by you on a wintry January morning, be sure to cheer her along! She’s also reachable at emcdonou@bates.edu.

A man scootin on snow

Charlie Baxter (he/him) ’27 – Manager

Hi everyone! I am a Biology major from Portland, Oregon. When I’m not on the West Coast, I enjoy exploring the Northeast on foot, bike, kayak, skis, belay, and really any mode of transportation I can get my hands on. I love talking with people about outdoor trips and helping them get the gear they need to explore outside. You can reach me at cbaxter@bates.edu. 

Hayden Eckblom (he/him) ‘25 – Staff

Hi everyone, my name is Hayden Eckblom, I am a junior from Tolland CT. I love getting to spend time outdoors, especially with the outing club. Canoe trips are my favorites, but I also enjoy hiking and skiing. Winter is my favorite season and I am always looking for ways to get out in the snow. I think we are so lucky to be in Maine, and I am looking forward to getting you the gear you need to go on all your adventures!

just a guy by a glacier

Nathaniel Zuckerberg (he/him) ‘26 – Staff

Hey Team! So long story short here I am. How I got here? No clue. Where her even is? No clue. All I know is that I like to spend my days out in the sun, rain, snow, sleet, heat, beat, sheet…sorry I just felt like rhyming. Moral of the story, I like to be outside, and even more I want you all to get outside. I am super excited to be working in the e-room and allow y’all to get outside. If you have any questions about any e-room relatable questions or equipment in general please feel free to ask, especially anything involving the water.