Nate Fitch, MS is a Senior Lecturer in the University of New Hampshire's Department of Recreation Management and Policy. Specializing in Outdoor Recreation, they focus on teaching, experiential learning, student mentorship, and industry partnerships to prepare students for leadership roles in recreation and public service. They actively contribute to community-based recreation programs, professional associations, and policy development, integrating hands on experiences into the classroom.
Courses Taught
- LAP 501: Life Act Prog/Ice Climbing
- OUT 515: Hist of Outdoor Pursuits in NA
- OUT 539: Artificial Climbing Wall Mgmt
- OUT 540: Top Rope Rock Climbing
- OUT 541: Aerial Adventure Courses
- OUT 542: Sea Kayaking
- OUT 545: High Angle Rescue
- OUT 547: Lead Rock Climbing
- OUT 549: Wilderness Navigation
- OUT 551: Backcountry Based Experience
- OUT 650B: Internship Outdoor Ed Leadersh
- OUT 693: Teaching Assistantship
- RMP 593: Spc Top/Tall Ship Sailing
- RMP 764: Internship
- RMP 796: Independent Study
- RMP 970: Teaching Practicum
- RMP 980: Independent Study
Selected Publications
Grenier, M. A., Fitch, N., & Young, J. C. (2018). Using the Climbing Wall to Promote Full Access through Universal Design. Palaestra.
Fitch, N., & Funderburke, R. (2018). Climbing: From First-Timer to Gym Climber From First-Timer to Gym Climber. Rowman & Littlefield.
Bell, B., Priest, S., & Gass, M. A. (2018). Effective Leadership in adventure programming: Instructor's Manual. Human Kinetics.
Fitch, N., & Funderburke, R. (2016). Climbing From Sport to Traditional Climbing. Rowman & Littlefield.
Fitch, N., & Funderburke, R. (2016). Climbing From Toproping to Sport. Rowman & Littlefield.
Fitch, N., & Funderburke, R. (2015). Climbing: Knots. Rowman & Littlefield.
Fitch, N., & Funderburke, R. (2015). Climbing: Protection. Rowman & Littlefield.
Fitch, N., & Funderburke, R. (2015). Climbing From Gym to Rock. Rowman & Littlefield.
