Greg Weiss

Greg Weiss is an Adjunct Lecturer in Outdoor Education at Northland College (closed at the end of the 2024–25 academic year). He received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Outdoor Education from Northland College in 1993. His career spans over three decades of outdoor fieldwork, including leading expeditions in South America and founding Lost Creek Adventures, a sea kayak outfitting service and Folk Arts school in Cornucopia, Wisconsin. He values hands-on learning and student autonomy, often emphasizing experiential tasks over traditional expertise.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Northland College, Outdoor Education (1993)

Research Interests: Native American Woodland Skills, Whitewater Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing, and Telemark Skiing. He focuses on fostering confidence in students through physical challenges, teamwork, and environmental awareness. His approach prioritizes problem-solving and self-reliance, believing common sense and motivation are foundational to learning.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees or grants are listed, Weiss has taught since 1998, including courses like Outdoor Education Fall Professional Development Block and Coastal Kayak Instructor Development. He currently supports students through Lost Creek Adventures and his Folk Arts school.

Labs/Teams: Operates Lost Creek Adventures (sea kayak outfitting) and a Folk Arts school in Wisconsin, blending practical outdoor skills with cultural education.