Instructor: Timothy Michael Peterson

Biography: Tim is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership for COCC where he has taught full time since 2008. He is also the Outdoor Leadership Program Coordinator. Tim holds an M.A. in Adventure Education from Prescott College.

Classes by this instructor

OL 171: Outdoor Leadership Technical Skills

This course introduces basic skills, gear and systems necessary for a variety of outdoor pursuits, including alpine mountaineering, challenge course and rock climbing. Provides an introduction to a variety of skills, with the intention of moving into more guide-oriented courses later in their program. Presents technical skills that will serve as a foundation for the advanced training in specific outdoor disciplines. Introduces gear, such as software (ropes, webbing, harnesses) and hardware (carabiners, friction devices); skills, such as knots, belaying, rappelling; and systems such as anchors, raises, lowers. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
May 1, 2026 to June 5, 2026 | 10:00am-4:30pm PDT | Bend