David Erbe

erbe.david@gmail.com | 301-943-4111

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in College Student Development | Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina

Boone, North Carolina

College Outdoor Program Administration May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | University of Maryland College Park, Maryland

Ecological Technology and Design, Minor in Sustainability May 2014

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer of Recreation and Outdoor Recreation August 2020 – Present

Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO
Courses taught:
 Leadership and Facilitation (3 credits)
 Inquiry into Sustainability (3 credits)
 Program Planning (3 credits)
 Human Development and Counseling for Outdoor Educators (3 credits)
 Experiential Education Theory and Pedagogy (3 credits)
 Principles of Outdoor Education Field Expedition (3 credits)
 Snow-based Field Expedition (3 credits)
 Land-based Field Expedition (3 credits)
Additional Responsibilities: Student Advisor, Marketing Team Supervisor and Equipment Room Supervisor

Assistant Professor of Adventure Sports August 2017 – May 2019

Garrett College | McHenry, MD
Courses taught:
 Intro to Parks, Recreation and Adventure Sports (3 credits)
 Program Planning and Management (3 credits)
 Backcountry Living Skills (3 credits)
 Single-pitch and Multi-pitch Rock Climbing (7 credits)
 Climbing Wall Instructor (1 credit)
 Cold Weather Outdoor Living Skills, Mountaineering and Ice Climbing Expedition (3 credits)
 Leave No Trace Trainer and Master Educator (2 credits)
 Search and Rescue (1 credit)
 Practicum Preparation and Internship (2 credits)
 Colloquium (.25 credits)
Additional Responsibilities: Student Advisor
Committees: Open Educational Resources Committee, Human Resources Committee and Phi Theta Kappa
Advisor

Graduate Teaching Assistant June 2015 – December 2015

Appalachian State University | Boone, NC
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Courses taught:
 Principles of Outdoor Experiential Education and Adventure Leadership (3 credits)
 Costa Rica Expedition (3 credits)
 Grand Teton National Park Mountain-Craft/Expedition Leadership (3 credits)

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant August 2013 – May 2014

University of Maryland | College Park, MD
Courses taught:
 Adventure Leadership in Norway (3 credits)
 Adventure Leadership (3 credits)

OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Course Director and Field Instructor May 2016 – Present

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

Outdoor Recreation Instructor August 2019 – July 2020

City of Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO

Volunteer Kayak Instructor

Team River Runner | Fort Collins, CO December 2019 – Present

Team River Runner | Bethesda, MD June 2005 – September 2007

Graduate Assistant August 2014 – April 2016

Appalachian State University Outdoor Programs | Boone, NC

First Ascent Program Coordinator February 2015 – August 2015

Appalachian State University Outdoor Programs | Boone, NC

Program Intern January 2016 – April 2016

Mountain Alliance | Boone, NC

Practicum Student August 2015 – December 2015

Appalachian State University Center for Student Involvement and Leadership | Boone, NC

Program Assistant October 2013 – May 2014

University of Maryland Adventure Program | College Park, MD

Student Volunteer April 2013 – April 2016

Association for Outdoor Education and Recreation | Ann Arbor, MI

Trip Leader September 2010 – May 2014

University of Maryland Adventure Program | College Park, MD

Kayak Instructor May 2006 – August 2009

Calleva | Potomac, MD

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 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Erbe, D. (2020, January). The Stages of Group Development. Invited guest lecture at Western Colorado
University, Virtual Presentation.

Erbe, D. (2018, May). Careers in Outdoor Education. Invited guest speaker at the Wilderness Experience,
Leadership and Service Program, Uniontown, PA.

Erbe, D. (2018, May). Style and Effectiveness in Outdoor Education. Talk presented at 2018 Colorado
Outward Bound School Staff Training, Moab, UT.

Erbe, D., Sheriff, V., Yerger, K. & Zook, M. (2018, March). STEM Up Your Next Adventure. Talk
presented at the 2018 Association of Experiential Education Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference,
Bruceston Mills, WV.

Erbe, D. (2018, February). International Expeditions. Talk presented at a 2018 Garrett College Colloquium,
McHenry, MD.

Erbe, D. (2017, December). Lessons from the Mountains. Invited guest speaker at the Union Education
Complex, Mt. Storm, WV.

Erbe, D. (2017. April). The Power of Metaphor in Outdoor Education. Talk presented at Garrett College,
McHenry, MD.

Bartram, C. & Erbe, D. (2016, February). Furthering Education Opportunities in Outdoor Programming.
Discussion facilitated at the 2016 Carolina Outdoor Adventure Leadership Summit, Falls Lake, NC.

Erbe, D. & Hill, A. (2015, November). Building Student Success through Outdoor Orientation Programs.
Research presented at the 2015 Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Erbe, D. & Matthews, J. (2015, November) Working with Difficult Participants. Workshop presented at the
2015 Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference, Atlanta, GA.

RESEARCH and PUBLICATIONS

Erbe, D. & Hill, A. (2016). Building Student Success through Outdoor Orientation Programs (Master’s
thesis) Retrieved from https://www.outdoored.com/articles/student-success-through-outdoor-
orientation-programs

CONFERENCES

Wilderness Risk Management Conference | Virtual October 2020

Association of Experiential Education Mid-Atlantic Conference | Bruceton Mills, WV March 2018

 Presented: STEM Up Your Next Adventure

Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education | Roanoke, VA November 2017

Carolina Outdoor Adventure Leadership Summit | Falls Lake, NC February 2016

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  Presented: Furthering Education Opportunities in Outdoor Programming

Appalachian Leadership Forum | Boone, NC November 2015

 Served on Host Committee

Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education | Atlanta, GA November 2015

 Presented: Building Student Success through Outdoor Orientation Programs
 Presented: Working with Difficult Participants
 Served on Student Development Committee

Carolina Outdoor Adventure Leadership Summit | Boone, NC February 2015

 Served on Host Committee

Appalachian Leadership Forum | Boone, NC November 2014

 Served on Host Committee

Wilderness Risk Management Conference | Atlanta, GA October 2014

Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education | College Park, MD November 2013

 Served on Host Committee

GRANTS and FUNDING

Western Colorado University Professional Activity Fund Grant, $140 November 2020

Western Colorado University WRMC Student Conference Grant, $1,900 November 2020

Garrett College Professional Development Grant, $200 December 2018

Garrett College Professional Development Grant, $2,500 October 2018

Garrett College Al Coviello Professional Development Grant, $510 March 2018

Garrett College Naylor Travel Grant, $500 November 2017

May 2016

AWARDS

Student Scholarship Recipient November 2015

Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education | Atlanta, GA

Outstanding Service Award May 2014

University of Maryland Campus Recreation Services | College Park, MD

Bill March Achievement Award November 2013

Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education | College Park, MD

Presidential Youth Volunteer Service Award June 2006

The White House | Washington DC

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 CERTIFICATIONS
EXPIRES
AIARE Avalanche Rescue N/A
Colorado Mountain School | Estes Park, CO

Wilderness First Responder March 2020

NOLS Wilderness Medicine | Pocahontas State Park, VA

Adult/Child CPR, AED and Airway Management March 2020

NOLS Wilderness Medicine | Pocahontas State Park, VA

AIARE Level 1 N/A

Colorado Mountain School | Estes Park, CO

Apprentice Rock Guide N/A

American Mountain Guide Association | Brevard, NC

Single Pitch Instructor December 2020

American Mountain Guide Association | Seneca Rocks, WV

Climbing Wall Instructor November 2021

December 2019
American Mountain Guide Association | Frostburg, MD

Whitewater Kayaking Level 4 Instructor April 2023

May 2018
American Canoe Association | Friendsville, MD

Whitewater Rafting Level 4 Instructor April 2022

American Canoe Association | McHenry, MD

Coastal Kayaking Skills Level 2 Assessment N/A

American Canoe Association | College Park, MD

Telemark Level 1 Ski Instructor N/A

Professional Ski Instructors of America | McHenry, MD

American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Level 1 N/A

Colorado Mountain School | Estes Park, CO

Search and Rescue Technician 4 March 2021

National Association for Search and Rescue | McHenry, MD

Leave No Trace Trainer N/A

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics | McHenry, MD

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 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS

Ice Climbing and Mountaineering Staff Training December 2018

Acadia Mountain Guides | Grafton Notch State Park, ME

Education and Leadership 3 Training May 2018

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

Wilderness Survival Training October 2017

The Mountain Institute | Spruce Knob, WV

Vertical Rock Rescue Training September 2017

American Alpine Club | Seneca Rocks, WV

Course Director Training May 2017

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

Rock Skills Training May 2017

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

Swift Water Rescue Training May 2017

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

Canyon Skills Training August 2016

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

New Instructor Training May 2016

Colorado Outward Bound School | Moab, UT

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS and AFFILIATIONS

MEMBER SINCE
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education November 2013

American Alpine Club April 2016

American Mountain Guide Association March 2016

American Canoe Association April 2011

Professional Ski Instructors of America January 2018

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