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 194AA: Avalanche Level l and Rescue

This course introduces the various factors that contribute to avalanche hazard including terrain, weather, snowpack and the human component (good vs. bad decision making). Avalanche safety equipment such as transceivers, probes and shovels are also presented, with instruction on how to use each of these critical pieces of safety gear. Field time is spent on: 1) developing rescue skills, including transceiver search techniques (single and multiple burial), probing and shoveling; 2) snowpack assessment; and 3) safe travel practices / group travel skills. Upon successful completion of our courses, students receive a certificate of completion in accordance with the American Avalanche Association. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
February 17, 2026 to March 7, 2026 | 6:00pm-9:10pm PST | Bend