Ed Hicks, owner of Orienteering Unlimited, Inc. lives in Somers, NY, and is a retired NY State science teacher who pioneered the outdoor education and computer programs in his school district in the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s.
For over three decades, Ed has been a tireless champion of orienteering regionally and nationally, especially how it can integrate and enrich lifetime learning in all settings with any age group. Since founding Orienteering Unlimited in 1979, he has lead Map Adventure programs with countless schools, camps, and youth groups, staff trainings and corporation and has produced over 100 orienteering-quality maps of state parks, camps, school grounds, conference and nature centers.
Ed’s other passion is computers and technology. He introduced computers to his Middle school students beginning in the late 1970’s. He was a member of FCUG at its inception and is also a member of DACS and WPCUG computer clubs.
Over the past 30 years he has present a variety of program about computer hardware and software for these clubs and other organizations. Many have referred to Ed as a person ahead of the times.