Thayer Raines Re.D.

Professor of Recreation and Outdoor Studies

Moses Hall 157
One Brennan Circle
Poultney, VT 05764-1199
Email: rainest@greenmtn.edu
802-287-8324; Fax: 802-287-8099

"For professional studies in the outdoors, Green Mountain College offers the best opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills as a recreation provider while gaining a deep understanding of the environment in which they will live, work, and play. These are essential ingredients for not only the development of successful outdoor leaders but also the creation of sustainable recreation opportunities."

Since his arrival at Green Mountain College in 1992, Dr. Raines has been dedicated to the development of curriculum related to the outdoors. As a founding member of the Environmental Studies Committee he was instrumental in the development of the Environmental Studies Minor introduced in 1994, and the Environmental Studies Major in 1995. He introduced the Adventure Recreation Minor to the college in 1996 and the major in Adventure Recreation in 1997. Research interests are focused on the effects of Outdoor Recreation/ Education, Adventure Programming, and Residential Learning Experiences on participant self-concept, emotion, and physical status. His favorite outside activity is Roaring Brook Camp in Bradford, Vermont, which he has co-owned and directed since 1985.

Prior to coming to Green Mountain College, Dr. Raines was an assistant professor at Cleveland State University having taught at Akron University and Kent State in Northeastern Ohio. While in Ohio, he served as the State President of the Ohio Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Thayer has been an active member of the National Ski Patrol as a Senior Patroller in Nordic and Alpine with a National Appointment and recipient of the Donald C. Williams National Nordic Patroller Award. He currently volunteers as a patroller for Viking Ski Touring Center in Londonderry, VT, and the Tuckerman Ravine Patrol on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. He is a Wilderness Education Association Instructor, Leave No Trace Master Trainer, National Mountaineering Instructor, Avalanche Instructor, Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, and Water Safety Instructor. He is also a Professional Ski Instructors of America Nordic Instructor. He serves as an Instructor Trainer in Kayaking Canoeing for the American Canoe Association and American Red Cross. He currently serves on the Board of the Vermont Camping Association and on the Advisory Board for the Vermont Outdoor Guides Association.

For recreation Thayer competes in Ski-Archery (Former New England Champion/ National Champion 1997) as a classic skier with a recurve bow and Ski-Orienteering. He enjoys racing as a member of the New England Nordic Skiing Association and occasionally jumps out of perfectly good airplanes for fun.

Education
B.S., Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Social Science, West Chester State University, 1974.
M.S., Major: Recreation and Parks, Minor: Environmental Education, The Pennsylvania State University, 1981.
Re.D., Major: Recreation and Parks, Minor: School Administration, Indiana University, 1985.
Dissertation title: The effect of the adventure activity of rappelling on the Palmar sweat and state anxiety of fifth grade pupils under student-centered leadership.

Teaching
Green Mountain College
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies: Associate Professor (1992-1997), Professor (1997).

Cleveland State University
College of Education, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation: Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Recreation Programs and Co-Coordinator of Sports Management Programs (1985-1992). Admitted to Graduate Faculty 1990.

Akron University
College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Department of Physical Education: Instructor (1984-85).

Kent State University
College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Department of Physical Education: Instructor (1983-85).

Indiana University
College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Department of Recreation Administration: Associate Instructor (1981-83).

Ridgewood Public Schools
Resident Outdoor Education Program; Ridgewood, New Jersey: Administrative Assistant, Supervisor, and Instructor (1981).

The Pennsylvania State University
College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Department of Recreation: Assistant Instructor (1980-81).

The Harrisburg Academy
Elementary Educator (1975-79).

Professional Experience
Challenge Wilderness Camp, Inc.; Bradford, Vermont: Executive President and Co-Director (1986-present).
Adirondack Woodcraft Camps, Inc.; Old Forge, New York: Unit Director (1984)
Bradford Woods Outdoor Education, Recreation, and Camping Center; Martinsville, Indiana: Instructor (1981-83).
Timbertech, Inc., Catalyst Technologies; Sunnyvale, California: Director (1983).
Camp Towaki, Central Indiana Council of Camp Fire; Indianapolis, Indiana: Physical Plant Director (1983).
Camp Fernwood, Inc.; Oxford, Maine: Outdoor Pursuits Instructor (1983).
Camp Skylemar, Inc.; Naples, Maine: Director of Outdoor Education (1980-82).
Stone Valley Outdoor Education Program; The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania: Program Leader (1980-81).
The North Carolina Outward Bound School, Morganton, North Carolina (1980).
Outdoor Biological Instructional Strategies (OBIS) Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania (1980).
Project Learning Tree Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania (1980).
Challenge Wilderness Camp, Inc.; Bradford, Vermont: Water Front Director, Trip Leader, and Counselor Trainer (1977-79, 1985).
West Shore Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA); Camp Hill, Pennsylvania: Recreation Instructor (1979).
Yellowstone Park Company, Inc.; Billings, Montana: Seasonal Employee (1974-75).

Professional Service
The American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor (1978-Present)
Lifeguard Training Instructor (1992-Present)
Community First Aid & Safety Instructor (1990-Present)
Fundamentals of Canoeing Instructor Trainer (2001-Present)
Basic River Canoeing Instructor Trainer (2001-Present)
Fundamentals of Kayaking Instructor Trainer (2001-Present)
Responding to Emergencies Instructor (1991-Present)

American Canoe Association
Basic River Canoeing Instructor Trainer (2002-Present)
Introduction to Kayak Instructor Trainer (2002-Present)
Basic RIver Water Kayak Instructor (2003-Present)

Leave No Trace, Inc.
Outdoor Skills & Ethics Master Trainer (2002-Present)

National Ski Patrol System
National Mountain Travel & Rescue Instructor (1986-present)
Avalanche Instructor - Level 1 (1986-present)
Outdoor Emergency Care Technician Instructor (1995-Present)
Nordic Ski & Toboggan Tester & Trainer (1979-1999)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (1979-Present)

Pennsylvania Department of Education
Professional (Permanent) Certification K-8 Elementary Education & K-8 Environmental Education (1981)

Professional Ski Instructors of America
Nordic Track/Skate Certified Level 1 Instructor (1999-Present)
Nordic Downhill Level 1 Instructor (2005)

Project Adventure, Inc.
Advanced Skills and Standards for Roes course Managers (1995,2000)
Practitioner Certification Challenge Course Technician Level 1 (2003)

State of Maine, Department of Inland Fisheries and Waterways
Trip Leader Instructor (1981-Present)

Wilderness Education Association
Instructor (2004)

Organizational Memberships
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (1986-present)
Manuscript Reviewer - Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (1991-Present)
Delegate to National Representative Assembly (1991)
Midwest Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (1986-1992)
Delegate to Midwest Representative Assembly (1991)
Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (1986-1992)
Chair of Recreation Section (1987-88) Vice President of Recreation & Leisure Studies Division (1989-1990) Board of Directors (1989-1990) President-Elect of Ohio Association (1991) President of Ohio Association (1992) Past-President of Ohio Association (1993)
American Camping Association (1980-present)
Vermont Camping Association (1985-present)
Board of Directors (1993-present)
American Canoeing Association (1991-present)
Safety, Education, and Instruction Committee (1991-2001)
Fundamentals of Paddling Subcommittee Chair (1996-2001)
Board of Directors (2001-2002)
Association for Challenge Course Technology (1995-present)
Technical Training Standards Advisory Committee (1996-2001)
Association of Experiential Education (1983-present, not continuous)
Association of Interpretive Naturalists (1983-85)
Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (2004)
International Outdoor Recreation and Education Association (2004)
National Archery Association (1996-present)
National Recreation and Park Association (1979-present)
Reviewer, Journal of Therapeutic Recreation (1989)
Vermont Recreation and Park Association Member (1993-2001)
National Ski Patrol System (1978-present)
Nordic Patroller (1978-present), Senior Nordic (1979)
Alpine Patroller (1981-present), Senior Alpine (1983)
National Patroller (1986-present)
Region Avalanche Advisor (1986-1991)
Assistant Region Nordic Advisor (1983-present)
Section Board Representative (1983-85)
Patrol Director (1979-80, 1983-85)
Mt. Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol Member (1993-present)
Viking Ski Touring Center Ski Patrol Member (1993-present)
New England Nordic Skiing Association (1994-present)
Ohio Conservation and Outdoor Education Association (1986-1992)
Professional Ski Instructors of America (1998-present)
Vermont Outdoor Guides Association (1997-present)
Advisory Board (1998-present)
Wilderness Education Association (1994)

Presentations, Workshops and Clinics
International
Raines, J. Thayer (October 2004)Exploring the Possibilities of Outdoor Emergency Care. Paper presented to the International Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education, Nashville, TN

National
Black, G. & Raines, J. Thayer (February, 2002). What’s New with the American Canoe Association. Paper presented to the National Convention of the American Camping Association, Washington, D.C.
Raines, Candice L. & Raines, J. Thayer (March, 1993). Take a New Bearing - Adding Orienteering to the Physical Education Curriculum. Paper presented at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Washington, D.C.
Raines, J. Thayer & Raines, Candice L. (February, 1991). Incorporating Search and Rescue in the Camp Risk Management Plan. Paper presented at the National Convention of American Camping Association, Detroit, MI.
Raines, J. Thayer (February, 1991). River Rescue Techniques for Canoe and Kayak Trips. Paper presented at the National Convention of American Camping Association, Detroit, MI.
Raines, J. Thayer (February, 1991). Futures in Camping and Recreation. Staff Day Conference of American Camping Association. Detroit, MI. (Solicited presentation.)
Raines, J. Thayer (February, 1984) What's New in Camping Research: The Effect of Rappelling as an Adventure Activity on the State-Anxiety and Palmar Sweat of fifth Grade Pupils under Student-Centered Leadership. Paper presented at National Convention of American Camping Association, San Diego, CA.
Raines, J. Thayer (May, 1982). Backpacking in your school curriculum. Paper presented at the Outdoor Education Assembly VI, Martinsville, IN.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1981). Packaging and transport of rescue victims. Presentation for Winter Mountain Search and Rescue, Mountain Medicine Education, Inc., Pinkham Notch, NH.
Raines, Candice L. & Raines, J. Thayer (1977). Search & rescue & wilderness first aid. Hurricane Island Outward Bound Instructor's Training Program, Bethel, Maine.

Regional
Raines, J. Thayer (April, 2004). Exploring the Possibilities of Outdoor Emergency Care. Presentation to the Northeast Regional Conference of the Association of Experiential Education, Boston University, Sargent Camp, NH.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1995). Leadership & Followership. Presentation to the Advanced Avalanche Conference of the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol System, Pinkham Notch, NH.
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1994). Survival Techniques, Shelter Building, Search & Rescue. Presentation to the Advanced Mountaineering Conference of the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol System, Bolton Valley, VT.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1991). Avalanche transceiver rescue. Presentation to the Advanced Avalanche Conference of the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol System, Albany, NY.
Smith, Richard V. & Raines, J. Thayer (November, 1989). Recreation in Northeast Ohio. East Lakes/Southeast Division Meeting of the American Association of Geographers (AAG). Charleston, WV.
Raines, J. Thayer (January and March, 1989). Methods of avalanche rescue other than the transceiver and probe pole. Presentation to the Advanced Avalanche Conference of the Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol System, Albany, NY and Tuckerman's Ravine, NH.

State
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1995). Leadership & Mountain Rescue. Presentation for the Basic Mountaineering Conference of the Southern Vermont Section of the National Ski Patrol system, Okemo Ski Resort, Ludlow, VT.
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1995). Transceiver Rescue. Presentation for the Basic Avalanche Conference of the Southern Vermont Section of the National Ski Patrol system, Okemo Ski Resort, Ludlow, VT.
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1990). Leisure intentions of the class of 1990. Research poster presentation for the State Convention of the Ohio Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cleveland, Ohio.
Raines, J. Thayer (April, 1990). Low impact wilderness use. Presentation for the State Convention of the Ohio Conservation and Outdoor Education Association, Jackson, Ohio.
Raines, J. Thayer (November, 1989). Career alternatives for physical educators. Presentation of the Ohio Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (April, 1987, 1988, 1989). Basic rescue ropecraft and Technical rope techniques for the rescue of rivercraft. Presentation for the American Canoe Association/Ohio Division of Watercraft Canoe Rescue School, Slippery Rock, PA.
Raines, J. Thayer (April, 1987, 1988, 1989). Firebuilding techniques, Toolcraft, and Wilderness medicine. Presentations to the Annual Outdoor Living Skills Instructor's Seminar of the Ohio Section of the American Camping Association, Otterbein & Canton, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988). The 10 essentials of winter survival, Winter clothing and equipment for mountaineering, and Construction and design of winter emergency shelters. Presentations to the Annual Basic Mountaineering Workshop, Ohio Region of the National Ski Patrol System, Inc., Mansfield, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990). Summary report of avalanches and fatalities in North America, The use of transceivers in the search and rescue of avalanche victims, Group search and rescue techniques for avalanche victims, and Mountain weather. Annual Basic Avalanche Workshop, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Ohio Region of the National Ski Patrol System, Inc., Peninsula, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1985, 1987, 1990). Winter survival techniques: Beyond the 10 essentials, and Group development in winter mountaineering field exercises. Presentations to the Annual Advanced Mountaineering Workshop, Ohio Region of the National Ski Patrol System, Inc., Cleveland Ski Club, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1986). Participant responses to adventure activities. Paper presented to the State Convention of the Ohio Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Akron, OH.

Local
Raines, J. Thayer (October, 2002), Leave No Trace Principles and Practices. Faculty Colloquium Series. Green Mountain College.
Raines, J. Thayer (November, 2000). Adventure in the Classroom. Faculty Colloquium Series. Green Mountain College.
Raines, J. Thayer (May, 1999). Risk Management for Paddlers. Great Glen Trails Center, Pinkham, Notch, NH.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1999). Program Considerations for Adventure Leadership. Workshop provided to Abraxus alternative learning center, Chambersburg, PA.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1999). Selecting a Summer Camp or Program for Your Child. Spring Valley Country Day School, Clinton, CT.
Raines, J. Thayer (May, 1991). Responding to Environmental Emergencies. Presentation to Section 02 Winter Emergency Care Seminar of the National Ski Patrol, Northfield, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (April, 1991). Research in outdoor recreation. Invited presentation to the Graduate Research Colloquium, Akron University, Department of Health and Physical Education, Akron, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (January and October, 1988). Visions of a leisure society. Presentation for Campus Program Board, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (January, 1987). Skiing as a leisure pursuit. Presentation to Cleveland Academy of Medicine at Annual Seven Springs Seminar, Seven Springs, PA.
Raines, J. Thayer (September, 1986). Search and rescue organization in mountain settings. Presentation to the Northeastern University School of Continuing Education Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Certification Course - Search and Rescue Emergency Medical Workshop, Mt. Washington, NH.
Raines, J. Thayer (December, 1985, 1986, & 1987). Winter mountaineering and ski safety. Presentation for the National Park Service, CVNRA, Peninsula, OH.
Raines, J. Thayer (February, 1982). Search and rescue procedures . . . a simulation. Presentation for Wilderness Medicine, Inc. Workshop. Bradford Woods, IN.

Grants, Honors, and Awards
The effect of the adventure ropes course on the state anxiety of boys under student-centered leadership. College of Education Carry Forward Grant, Cleveland State University. J. Thayer Raines, Project Director. May, 1989 ($1,345).
Junior Ranger Program, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, National Park Service. George Gund Foundation. Ranger Gail Hazelwood, Project Director. J. Thayer Raines, Research Assistant. April, 1989 ($27,000).
Who's Who in American Education 1992-1993. The National Reference Institute, Macmillan. Willamette, IL.
Certificate of Appreciation, Green Mountain College Recreation Majors Club, 1999.
Certificate of Appreciation, Contributions to the State Convention of the Ohio Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 1990.
Certificate of Appreciation, In recognition of service on the Ohio Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Board of Directors, 1990.
Yellow Merit Star, Outstanding Program Development: Avalanche Rescue Education, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1990.
Certificate of Appreciation, Contributions to National Mountaineering Program, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1990.
Richard Schleicher Award, Ohio Region Outstanding Administrative Ski Patroller, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1990.
Ronald Ricketts Award, National Outstanding Nordic Patrol Award, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1990 (Patrol Member).
Runner-up Outstanding Nordic Patrol, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1989.
Certificate of Appreciation, Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, Akron, Ohio, 1987.
National Appointment #6599, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1986.
Don C. Williams Award, National Outstanding Nordic Ski Patroller, National Ski Patrol System, Denver, Colorado, 1985.
Central Division Outstanding Patrol Director, National Ski Patrol System, Chicago, Illinois, 1985.
Phi Epsilon Kappa - National Physical Education & Recreation Honor Fraternity (1985-present)
Certificate of Merit, National Red Cross, Washington, D.C., 1977 & 1980.
Graduate School Grant, Penn State University, 1980 & 1981.
High Honors, West Chester State University, 1974.

Research and Scholarly Activities
Abstracts:
Raines, J.T. (1990). Future leisure intentions of the class of 1990. In L. Darby & B. Pissanos (Eds.), OAHPERD Research Abstracts 1990. OAHPERD, Bowling Green, OH.
Raines, J.T. (1985). The effect of rappelling as an adventure activity on the state-anxiety and palmar sweat of fifth grade pupils under student-centered leadership. In K. Henderson (Ed.), What's New in Camping. ACA, Martinsville, IN.

Published Works:
Raines, J.T. (1987). The effect of the adventure activity of rappelling on the palmar sweat and state anxiety of fifth grade pupils under student-centered leadership. Eugene, OR: University of Oregon. (Microform Publications No. BF723.A5 155.412)

Journal Articles:
Sparks, K. & Raines, J.T. (Summer, 1993).New careers in physical education. Future Focus. Dublin, Ohio: Ohio Association of HPERD.
Raines, J. Thayer (November/December, 1992). A place to share: Camp is a growing place; Christian's story. Camping Magazine. p. 34 & 35.
Raines, J. Thayer (Fall/Winter, 1992). Truisms. Future Focus. Dublin, Ohio: Ohio Association of HPERD.
Raines, J. Thayer (Fall/Winter, 1992). Are we being foolish with our future? Future Focus. Dublin, Ohio: Ohio Association of HPERD.
Raines, J. Thayer (1991, Fall). Future leisure intentions of the class of 1990. Future Focus. Dublin, Ohio: Ohio Association of HPERD.
Raines, J. Thayer (1991, March). Eco-Challenge: A 4-week holistic approach to Eco-action. Camping Magazine.
Raines, J. Thayer (1991, January). Adventure Programs - Can the risk be taken? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance: Leisure Today.
Raines, J. Thayer (1989). Foundations of adventure programs. Leisure Information Quarterly, State College, PA: Venture.
Raines, J. Thayer (Winter, 1989). Career alternatives in leisure for HPERD professionals. Future Focus. Dublin, Ohio: Ohio Association of HPERD.
Raines, J. Thayer (Fall, 1989). Recreation division makes changes. Future Focus. Dublin, Ohio: Ohio Association of HPERD.

Book Chapters:
Smith, R. V. & Raines, J. T. (1991). Recreation. Economic Development Atlas of Northeastern Ohio. Akron, OH: Akron University Press. (Solicited work.)
Raines, J.T. & Mason, D.W. (1993). Paddlesport: Canoeing & kayaking. Camp boating: Program and curriculum guidelines. Porter, L.J. (Ed.). Martinsville, IN: American Camping Association. (Solicited work.)

Book Review:
Raines, J. Thayer (1991, February). Review of Tom Brown's field guide to nature and survival for children. Camping Magazine, 26 & 52.

Manual:
Raines, J. Thayer (1988). Basic Outdoor Skills. Instructor manual for program approved by the Executive Board of the Ohio Section of the American Camping Association. Cleveland, OH: Ohio ACA.

Photographic Contributions:
Meir, J. (1991). Camp Counseling (7th Ed.). Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
American Camping Association. (1990). 1990/1991 Guide to Accredited Camps. (34th Ed.). Martinsville, IN: ACA.
American Camping Association. (1989). 1989/1990 Guide to Accredited Camps. (33rd Ed.). Martinsville, IN: ACA.