Michelle Tuday

Michelle Tuday is a Professor in the Department of Outdoor Leadership at Warren Wilson College within the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in connecting college students to wilderness experiences through experiential education.

• B.S. in Outdoor Experiential Education, Appalachian State University
• American Mountain Guide Association Single Pitch Instructor certification
• Wilderness First Responder certification from SOLO and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute

Research interests focus on: Outdoor experiential education in community settings, compassion development through outdoor activities, and traditional rock climbing pedagogy. Her work emphasizes transformative learning in wilderness environments.

Courses taught: Intro and Intermediate Rock Climbing (ODL 1250/2350), Back Country Skills (ODL 2100), and Top Rope Site Management (ODL 2270). She also serves as Assistant Crew Supervisor for Adventure Programs.

Contact: Bryson Gym, 828-771-3754