outdoor leadership faculty
Chris Dyck
BA, MA
Faculty,
OL Director
Chris.Dyck@columbiabc.edu
Northwest Baptist Theological College, BA Religion, 1993; Prescott College, Arizona, MA Outdoor Education, 1997; Wilderness Alert, Advanced Medicine and Advanced Trauma; Canadian Avalanche Association, Level 1 Ski Operations, Recreational Avalanche Course Provider; Justice Institute of B.C., Rope Rescue Team Leader; Provincial Emergency Program, B.C. Cave Rescue. Senior Counselor/Family Support Worker - Ministry of Children and Families, 2000 - 2001; Department Head, Outdoor Leadership, Northwest Baptist College, 1997 - 2000; Owner/Operator, Base Camp - Summer Adventure Program, 1993 - 1997; Youth Pastor, Grace Church, 1993 - 1997; Relief and Development, United Nations/CAMA Services, Thailand - Kampuchea, 1990-1991
Favorite Activities: Backcountry Skiing, Caving, Backpacking, Family Camping, ATV riding and exploring.
CURTIS PAULS
BA Outdoor Rec., Dip. Adventure Guide
Staff,
OL Assistant
Curtis.pauls@columbiabc.edu
University College of the Cariboo (now Thompson Rivers University), Dip. Adventure Guide, 2004; Columbia Bible College, BA Outdoor Recreation Leadership, 2002; Wilderness Medical Associates, Wilderness First Responder; Whitewater Kayaking Association of BC, River Instructor; Rafting Outfitters Association of BC, Raft Guide license; Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association, Moving Water Instructor II, Canoe Tripping Instructor I, Flatwater Canoeing Instructor Trainer; Rescue Canada, Swiftwater Rescue Technician III; Canadian Avalanche Association, Level I Ski Operations; Justice Institute of B.C., Search and Rescue Management certificate; Wilderness Education Association, Certificate of Outdoor Leadership. Raft Guide/Safety Kayaker - CHWK River Rafting, 2006; River Guide – Nahanni Wilderness Adventures, 2004 – 2005; Guide/Trip Leader – Briercrest College, 2003; River Guide/Canoeing Instructor – Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, 2001 – 2002; Canoeing Program Director – Pioneer Saskatchewan Camps, 1997-2001.
Favourite activities – Paddling, skiing, climbing, hanging out with friends, reading, listening to music, long walks in snowy mountains....
Sessional Faculty
There are also many sessional instructors that teach within the OL program. These sessional instructors are experts in their fields and are professionals in the adventure tourism industry of British Columbia. OL students are taught by leading professionals in their field. Several additional certifications are also obtained within the OL Diploma or BA.
Our Biblical Studies/Theology professors teach within all programs. Please click here for a listing of all full time faculty at Columbia.
