David Erbe

Kayak Instructor

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Gunnison, Colorado, United States

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Timeline
About me
Lecturer of Recreation and Outdoor Education at Western Colorado University
Education
- Appalachian State University
  2014 - 2016
  Master of Arts - MA College Student Development
  Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant for the Outdoor Program Teaching Assistant for the Recreation Management Program Internship with Mountain Alliance Practicum with the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Concentration in College Outdoor Program Administration
- Auckland University of Technology
  2023 - 2025
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Sport and Recreation; Emphasis in Outdoor Education
  Dissertation: Fostering Human-Nature Connection through Transformative Outdoor Education Experiences
- University of Maryland College Park
  2010 - 2014
  Bachelor of Science - BS Environmental Science and Technology
  Activities and Societies: Program Assistant & Trip Leader for the Maryland Adventure Program Teaching Assistant for an Adventure Leadership academic course Climbing Wall Supervisor Emphasis in Ecological Technology & DesignMinor in Sustainability Studies
Experience
- Calleva Outdoors
  May 2006 - Aug 2009
  Kayak Instructor
- University of Maryland
  Aug 2012 - May 2014
  - Maryland Adventure Program | Program Assistant
    Oct 2013 - May 2014
  - Maryland Adventure Program | Head Route Setter and Climbing Wall Supervisor
    Jan 2011 - May 2014
  - Maryland Adventure Program | Adventure Trip Leader
    Sept 2010 - May 2014
  - EDCP 318X Adventure Leadership | Teaching Assistant
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
- Canaan Valley Institute
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
  Stream and Wetland Restoration
- Appalachian State University
  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
  - Outdoor Programs | Graduate Assistant
    Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
  - Recreation Management | Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
  - Center For Student Involvement and Leadership | Practicum Student
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
- Colorado Outward Bound School
  May 2016 - now
  Course Director & Lead Instructor
- Adventuresports Institute of Garrett College
  Aug 2017 - May 2019
  Assistant Professor of Adventure Sports
- City of Fort Collins
  Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
  Outdoor Recreation Instructor
- Western Colorado University
  Aug 2020 - now
  Lecturer of Recreation and Outdoor Education
- NOLS
  May 2021 - now
  Field Instructor
Licenses & Certifications
- AIARE Level 1
  American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
  Dec 2019
- Wilderness First Responder
  NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI)
  Jun 2011
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course
  American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
  Dec 2020
- Apprentice Rock Guide
  American Mountain Guides Association
  Oct 2018
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
  American Mountain Guides Association
  Dec 2016
- Search and Rescue Technician 4
  National Association For Search And Rescue
  Mar 2018
- Whitewater Kayaking Level 4 Instructor
  American Canoe Association
  May 2014
- LNT Master Educator
  Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics
  May 2021
- Climbing Wall Instructor
  American Mountain Guides Association
  Nov 2018
- Telemark Level 1
  PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
  Feb 2018
- Adult/Child CPR, AED & Airway Managment
  NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI)
  Apr 2016
- Whitewater Rafting Level 4 Instructor
  American Canoe Association
  Apr 2018