This web page
was created for Lewis & Clark students and anyone else who is interested in
the College or the College Outdoors program. Spaces on College Outdoors trips
are only available to members of the Lewis and Clark community.
Saturday, January 26 to Saturday, January 26
Ski Bus 1
Signup Begins: Friday, December 14
Hey Snowriders! Are you looking for a way to escape those spring semester homework blues? Take a day and tear up the slopes of Mt. Hood.
Signups are first-come, first-served beginning Nov. 30 and Jan. 24. Fee does not include lift ticket or equipment rental. Sign up for as many as you like, and bring a friend.
Saturday, January 26 to Saturday, January 26
XC & Skate Ski Shuttle 1
Signup Begins: Friday, December 7
Want to enjoy the snow, but not into downhill skiing/snowboarding? You’re in luck! This new shuttle will provide those with previous experience on cross-country or skate skis a chance to get out to the Mt. Hood winter wonderland, without shelling out all that dough for a lift ticket. (If you’ve never been cross-country skiing before, you’ll want to take one of our beginning clinics first.) Additional shuttles will be offered Sun. Feb 24 and other dates depending on interest.
Saturday, February 2 to Saturday, February 2
Skate Ski Clinic 1
Signup Begins: Friday, December 7
Skate skiing (also called race skiing) is an exciting, fast-moving sport. It’s like ice-skating, but on snow. If you already know how to rollerblade or ice-skate, you can pick up skate skiing in no time! Come give it a try with our new skate ski equipment! We have everything you need, at no extra rental charge. You’ll learn on the groomed tracks at the Teacup Lake Nordic Center on the east side of Mt. Hood. These trails are groomed each weekend by the Oregon Nordic Club. Since the area is well marked, once you learn the basics, you can go at your own pace and ski whatever loops you choose. For more information, stop by our office in Templeton. We plan to offer more clinics depending on interest.
Saturday, February 2 to Saturday, February 2
Snowshoe St. Helens 1
Signup Begins: Friday, December 7
Snowshoe on the trails of the Northwest’s most famous volcano! Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails toward timberline on Mt. St. Helens to great views of this mountain, plus views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood in the distance. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous training. If the weather’s bad, we’ll head for Mt. Hood’s east side. An additional course will be held Sat., Feb. 9.
Saturday, February 2 to Saturday, February 2
Ski Bus 2
Signup Begins: Thursday, January 24
Hey Snowriders! Are you looking for a way to escape those spring semester homework blues? Take a day and tear up the slopes of Mt. Hood.
Signups are first-come, first-served beginning Nov. 30 and Jan. 24. Fee does not include lift ticket or equipment rental. Sign up for as many as you like, and bring a friend.
Sunday, February 3 to Sunday, February 3
XC Ski Clinic 1
Signup Begins: Friday, December 7
This is a one-day trip to Mt. Hood for beginning cross-country skiers. After a beginning ski skills clinic we will head out to explore the surrounding ski trails and practice the techniques we’ve learned. The trip fee includes transportation, instruction, and ski equipment. Take advantage of this great deal! Additional courses will be held Sun., Feb. 10 & Sun., Feb. 24
Saturday, February 9 to Saturday, February 9
Avalanche Clinic 1
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
Learn the basics of snow science and avalanches in this one-day field trip to the mountains. We’ll ski or snowshoe into the backcountry on Mt.
Hood to learn how to evaluate snow and terrain conditions, use avalanche transceivers, and practice rescue strategies. A mandatory 1.5 hour classroom session will introduce the concepts we will explore in the field. No previous experience needed. This clinic is a basic introduction to the concepts and skills that make up avalanche awareness.
Saturday, February 9 to Saturday, February 9
Snowshoe St. Helens 2
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
Snowshoe on the trails of the Northwest’s most famous volcano! Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails toward timberline on Mt.
St. Helens to great views of this mountain, plus views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood in the distance. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy,
but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous training. If the weather’s bad, we’ll head for Mt. Hood’s east side.
Saturday, February 9 to Saturday, February 9
Ski Bus 3
Signup Begins: Thursday, January 24
Hey Snowriders! Are you looking for a way to escape those spring semester homework blues? Take a day and tear up the slopes of Mt. Hood. Signups are first-come, first-served beginning Nov. 30 and Jan. 24. Fee does not include lift ticket or equipment rental. Sign up for as many as you like, and bring a friend.
Sunday, February 10 to Sunday, February 10
XC Ski Clinic 2
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
This is a one-day trip to Mt. Hood for beginning cross-country skiers. After a beginning ski skills clinic we will head out to explore the surrounding ski trails and practice the techniques we’ve learned. The trip fee includes transportation, instruction, and ski equipment. Take advantage of this great deal! Additional course will be held Sun., Feb. 24.
Saturday, February 16 to Saturday, February 16
Ski Bus 4
Signup Begins: Thursday, January 24
Hey Snowriders! Are you looking for a way to escape those spring semester homework blues? Take a day and tear up the slopes of Mt. Hood. Signups are first-come, first-served beginning Nov. 30 and Jan. 24. Fee does not include lift ticket or equipment rental. Sign up for as many as you like, and bring a friend.
Saturday, February 16 to Sunday, February 17
Winter Camping Clinic
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
Learn the skills of winter camping, using gear sleds, wielding those fancy-looking shovels and snow saws, and staying overnight in snow shelters you build. This trip is moderately strenuous, and is recommended for those in good physical shape and who are comfortable in the outdoors. There is a mandatory 1.5 hour pre-trip meeting before we head out for the snow, since winter camping is not the sort of thing you want to jump into without a solid background.
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Yoga & Meditation Coast Retreat
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
Come have a relaxing weekend doing yoga and Zazen meditation with College Outdoors. Zazen meditation is an excellent way to focus, relax, reduce stress and is great combination with yoga. It’s also an opportunity to spend some time on the Oregon coast. We plan to do short hikes mixed with relaxing yoga sessions. Depending on weather, we might do our yoga and meditation outside. The weekend will be facilitated by two experienced Outward Bound instructors who are also practitioners of Zazen meditation and have taught yoga before. On Friday evening, after classes, we’ll go to the Oregon coast and stay in yurts; we’ll return by Sunday afternoon. Come relax, unwind, and join us on this new, unique College Outdoors trip. No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary.
Friday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24
Ancient Forest Clinic 1
Signup Begins: Friday, February 1
Hike through ancient forests draped with moss, and learn about the plants, lichens, and trees in this important ecosystem. See how little of this resource we have left in the Pacific Northwest. Stay in a comfortable, heated yurt on the northern Oregon coast. While the weather may be soggy as we hike during the day, the yurts are warm, dry, and cozy places to spend the night. This trip is meant for folks who want to learn more about some of the amazing trees, plants, and animals of the Northwest’s temperate rainforest.
Sunday, February 24 to Sunday, February 24
XC Ski Shuttle 2
Signup Begins: Friday, February 8
Want to enjoy the snow, but not into downhill skiing/snowboarding? You’re in luck! This new shuttle will provide those with previous experience on cross-country or skate skis a chance to get out to the Mt. Hood winter wonderland, without shelling out all that dough for a lift ticket. (If you’ve never been cross-country skiing before, you’ll want to take one of our beginning clinics first.) Additional shuttles will be offered depending on interest.
Sunday, March 2 to Sunday, March 2
Avalanche Clinic 2
Signup Begins: Friday, February 8
Learn the basics of snow science and avalanches in this one-day field trip to the mountains. We’ll ski or snowshoe into the backcountry on Mt. Hood to learn how to evaluate snow and terrain conditions, use avalanche transceivers, and practice rescue strategies. A mandatory 1.5 hour classroom session will introduce the concepts we will explore in the field. No previous experience needed. This clinic is a basic introduction to the concepts and skills that make up avalanche awareness.
Saturday, March 8 to Saturday, March 8
Ski Bus 6
Signup Begins: Thursday, January 24
Hey Snowriders! Are you looking for a way to escape those spring semester homework blues? Take a day and tear up the slopes of Mt. Hood.
Signups are first-come, first-served beginning Nov. 30 and Jan. 24. Fee does not include lift ticket or equipment rental. Sign up for as many as you like, and bring a friend.
Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9
Yoga & Meditation Coast Retreat
Signup Begins: Friday, February 15
Come have a relaxing weekend doing yoga and Zazen meditation with College Outdoors. Zazen meditation is an excellent way to focus, relax, reduce stress and is great combination with yoga. It’s also an opportunity to spend some time on the Oregon coast. We plan to do short hikes mixed with relaxing yoga sessions. Depending on weather, we might do our yoga and meditation outside. The weekend will be facilitated by two experienced Outward Bound instructors who are also practitioners of Zazen meditation and have taught yoga before. On Friday evening, after classes, we’ll go to the Oregon coast and stay in yurts; we’ll return by Sunday afternoon. Come relax, unwind, and join us on this new, unique College Outdoors trip. No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary.
Saturday, March 15 to Saturday, March 15
Ski Bus 7
Signup Begins: Thursday, January 24
Hey Snowriders! Are you looking for a way to escape those spring semester homework blues? Take a day and tear up the slopes of Mt. Hood.
Signups are first-come, first-served beginning Nov. 30 and Jan. 24. Fee does not include lift ticket or equipment rental. Sign up for as many as you like, and bring a friend.
Friday, March 21 to Saturday, March 29
Spring Break: California SURF Clinic
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
Learn to surf! Camp on bluffs just above the crashing Pacific Ocean surf on the central California coast. This course is designed for beginner surfers, yet more experienced surfers are welcome to take the classes and improve upon their skills. This week of surf training covers all the basics. Learn to read the surf conditions, choose the safest entry and exit point of the surf break, also paddling and wave catching techniques, standing up, turning and surfing etiquette. Get the best tips and coaching from the excellent surfing staff from UC Santa Cruz. All you need is your swimsuit, reasonable swimming ability, and a desire to hit the surf. We provide the rest. Spectacular trails are there to explore after your surf sessions each day. On top of that, the intriguing city of Santa Cruz and its world famous boardwalk are nearby. Trip fee includes transportation, food, camping, surf instructors, and all the equipment (including surfboards and wetsuits, and any camping gear) you’ll need!
Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30
Spring Break: Grand Canyon Service
Signup Begins: Friday, December 7
Volunteer for the Grand Canyon Trust as they try to rehabilitate a canyon on the border of Grand Canyon National Park. We expect to hike up to 10 miles per day doing a survey of populations of tamarisk trees, an invasive plant that is taking over streamside corridors here. The Trust wants to see how widespread these invaders are, and eradicate them. We plan to do this work by backpacking into Paria Canyon, one of the world’s largest slot canyons near the national park. As with any field work, expect changeable weather conditions and the possibility of needing to switch to a different project. We plan to fly in and out of Salt Lake City for this trip. The trip fee includes airfare, food, equipment, etc.
Friday, March 21 to Friday, March 28
Spring Break: California Redwoods Hike & Backpack
Signup Begins: Friday, January 25
Come stay in a cozy lodge in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend most of the week doing day hikes through huge redwood forests and hikes along the beaches on the stunning Pacific Ocean. It’s spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be popping up. Each night we’ll be able to sit by the fire in the lodge and make dinner in a huge kitchen. If people are excited to do a one or two night backpack trip in the park, we’ll do that, too. The main lodge has cabins next to it for everyone to sleep in, and hot showers, too. Redwoods are the tallest living things in the world, don’t miss this opportunity to live among them for a week! You can get one credit in PEA 101, Section 14, as “Outdoor Adventures” for going on this trip, which counts as an activity credit for graduation. Be sure to sign up by the end of the drop and add period if you want credit.
Friday, April 4 to Saturday, April 5
Swiftwater Rescue Class 1
Signup Begins: Friday, February 15
This advanced class covers a variety of techniques to employ if you or the people you are with get into a predicament on a river. Paddling skills are only part of the education you need to do watersports safely, and knowing what to do in an emergency can save your life or the lives of the people in your party. Similar clinics cost $300 or more! This one trip is spread over two weekends so you can have Sundays free. The Fri. evening classes (Apr. 4 & 11 from 4:30-6 PM) are followed by a day Sat. field sessions (Apr. 5 & 12). Class 1 of 2
Sunday, April 6 to Sunday, April 6
Hike Hardesty Ridge 1
Signup Begins: Friday, February 29
Join us for this great hike along a newly completed trail in the western Columbia Gorge! On this somewhat strenuous hike, we’ll follow a route through alder and Douglas-fir forests, climbing up to amazing views of the Gorge. This hike is in close proximity to the iconic Beacon Rock. We expect to hike about 7 miles and gain 2100 feet in elevation, but the payoff is definitely worth the effort.
Friday, April 11 to Saturday, April 12
Swiftwater Rescue Class 2
Signup Begins: Friday, February 15
This one trip is spread over two weekends so you can have Sundays free. The Fri. evening classes (Apr. 4 & 11 from 4:30-6 PM) are followed by a day Sat. field sessions (Apr. 5 & 12). Class 2 of 2
Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 13
Columbia Gorge Off-Trail Backpack
Signup Begins: Friday, March 7
Leave campus after brunch on Saturday, and be back Sunday afternoon to study! This trip traverses the meadows and oak woodlands in the drier part of the Columbia Gorge. Much of the route is off-trail, as there are no maintained trails in most of this area. We’ll teach map and compass skills and GPS. Spring is in full bloom in the Gorge by this time in April, with wildflowers popping up all over. There are some ticks, poison oak, and the occasional rattlesnake to watch out for, but folks who tackle the elevation gain of this hike do so among some absolutely spectacular scenery. Since the rainfall this far east is minimal, plenty of sunny skies are expected.
Sunday, April 13 to Sunday, April 13
Sea Kayaking & Canyons in West WA
Signup Begins: Friday, March 7
Join us to sea kayak on one of Washington’s reservoirs under the shadow of Mt. Saint Helens. There will be some stunning views as we attempt to access a stunning canyon where the volcanic geology is right in front of your eyes. We may encounter some strong wind to fight while kayaking, but this lesser-known spot is well worth the effort! This paddling trip is for intermediate paddlers.
Saturday, April 19 to Saturday, April 19
Raft the Deschutes 1
Signup Begins: Friday, March 14
Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major rapids in twelve miles, making his one of the premier rafting rivers in the state. You will get wet, and you need to paddle hard! This trip is not recommended for nonswimmers, although you’ll be led by experienced guides and everyone has to wear a PFD on the river. If you like whitewater--this is an awesome time!
Sunday, April 20 to Sunday, April 20
Sea Kayak Sauvie Island 1
Signup Begins: Friday, March 14
Follow the herons through the Everglades-like wetlands of Sauvie Island at the confluence of the Willamette and the Columbia River, only 30 miles from Portland. It’s a wildlife refuge, complete with all that a wildlife refuge should have. Check out the flocks of migrating geese, swans, and cranes as well as all the spring flowers. Come paddle with us! If you can’t make it Saturday, though, don’t despair!
Sunday, April 20 to Sunday, April 20
Waterfalls and Wildflowers Gorge Hike 1
Signup Begins: Friday, April 4
Come see some of the most spectacular wildflower displays in the Northwest and some of the Gorge’s lesser-known waterfalls! Spring is in full gear by this time in April, so the wildflowers are really out in full force and the falls will be much more impressive than they were during this dry summer and fall! Amazing vistas, fabulous scenery, spectacular wildflowers and waterfalls reward folks who tackle this hike.
Saturday, April 26 to Saturday, April 26
Raft the Deschutes 2
Signup Begins: Friday, April 4
Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major rapids in twelve miles, making this one of the premier rafting rivers in the state. You will get wet, and you need to paddle hard! This trip is not recommended for nonswimmers, although you’ll be led by experienced guides and everyone has to wear a PFD on the river. If you like whitewater--this is an awesome time!
Sunday, April 27 to Sunday, April 27
Sea Kayak Sauvie Island 2
Signup Begins: Friday, April 4
Follow the herons through the Everglades-like wetlands of Sauvie Island at the confluence of the Willamette and the Columbia River, only 30 miles from Portland. It’s a wildlife refuge, complete with all that a wildlife refuge should have. Check out the flocks of migrating geese, swans, and cranes as well as all the spring flowers. Come paddle with us! If you can’t make it Saturday, though, don’t despair!
Sunday, April 27 to Sunday, April 27
Waterfall and Wildflowers Gorge Hike 2
Signup Begins: Friday, April 11
Come see some of the most spectacular wildflower displays in the Northwest and some of the Gorge’s lesser-known waterfalls! Spring is in full gear by this time in April, so the wildflowers are really out in full force and the falls will be much more impressive than they were during this dry summer and fall! Amazing vistas, fabulous scenery, spectacular wildflowers and waterfalls reward folks who tackle this hike.
Wednesday, May 14 to Monday, May 26
Summer 08 Utah Canyoneering
Signup Begins: Tuesday, January 22
Come experience the spectacular slot canyons of southeastern Utah while gaining the skills you’ll need to lead others in the backcountry. We will spend time on technical activities such as traveling through canyon “narrows,” navigating off-trail, and rappelling down pour-offs, as well as practicing outdoor teaching skills, group living, group decision-making, and how to facilitate an outdoor experience for students. As the course progresses, your experienced instructors will step back and turn more of the decision-making over to the group. This course also includes one climbing session, in the Portland area during the spring semester, to get us fired up for the trip. Transportation options include leaving May 14 and drive with the instructors to Utah and returning to Portland, May 26 (included in trip cost).
You may also choose to travel independently to Salt Lake City or Moab, Utah, meet the instructors on May 15 and we’ll drop you off in Utah, at the end of the course, on May 25. You can earn 1 PE/A credit for this course if you are enrolled in summer school.
Updated 2-Feb-08
If you have any questions please call our main office at 503-768-7116 or email outdoors@lclark.edu.
