College Outdoors Events

October 24, 2016

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
October 19, 2016

Open House: Community Building and Group Dynamics

Join College Outdoors at the Sequoia Warehouse for and engaging and interactive workshop on fostering and maintaining successful communities on trips and in school. This is a very valuable opportunity to explore leadership styles and group dynamics as a leader and a participant in the outdoors. 
October 12, 2016

Open House: Car Safety

Join us for an informative and interactive workshop on CO vehicles and car safety. As you all know driving is the most dangerous thing we do here at College Outdoors and it is important you all know how to maintain a safe and fun environment when in transport. You will learn how to change a tire, put on snow chains, and access all of the important equipment on our vehicles. 
September 28, 2016

Open House: Shelter and Knots

Join College Outdoors at the Sequoia Warehouse for an overview of shelter structures and useful knots. you will KNOT be disappointed.  
September 21, 2016

Open House: Stoves 101

Come to Sequoia to learn all you have ever wanted about stoves. How to light them, cook with them, maintain, and repair them. Please RSVP!
September 14, 2016

Open House: Effective Leadership

This is a very valuable open house for those of you looking to teach/lead this year. We will discuss how, when, why we teach certain lessons. There will be interactive group work to explore how to approach environmental education, taking advantage of teachable moments, and professional development.
September 7, 2016

Open House: Communication

Join us in Sequoia to discuss and explore the different types of communication (aggressive, passive, passive aggressive, and assertive), brainstorm when affective communication is important on outdoor trips and generally in college, and providing a format for giving general feedback. There will be big group discussions in addition to break-out groups and skits.
September 4, 2016

Oregon Coast Railride

Oregon Coast Railride
Sign up (at College Outdoors, Templeton 244) begins on Friday, August 26th at 9am!

Enjoy the unique experience of pedaling along a portion of the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad!


Join Student Activities and College Outdoor for a pedal-powered ride from Bay City to the City of Tillamook followed by an ice cream treat at the Tillamook Factory!

August 31, 2016

Open House Welcome

Come learn what College Outdoors is all about! We will give a tour of our warehouse facility at Sequoia, tell you about the trips and events we have planned this year, and even talk about how to start working your way up the CO “Leader Ladder”
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April 24, 2016

Sea Kayak #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, April 1

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 19 at 5:00pm




Sea kayaking around Oregon can bring you to scenery hard to see otherwise. We will kayak around Scappoose Bay or Sauvie Island.  Both of these areas are tidal and adjacent to the mighty Columbia River. Winding waterways take kayakers through wetland floodplain forests and marshlands.  Eagles, swans, and Sandhill cranes are often seen, and if you’re lucky, you may spot one of the resident river otters. Come paddle with us!


April 23, 2016

Deschutes Rafting #3

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, April 1

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30pm




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 non-swimmers, 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! 


until 6:00pm on April 23, 2016
April 22, 2016

Deschutes Rafting #3

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, April 1

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30pm




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 non-swimmers, 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! 


until 6:00pm on April 23, 2016
April 20, 2016

College Outdoors Open House

College Outdoors Open House is a informal gathering of folks interested in learning outdoor skills for personal use or to apply toward leading CO trips.  Stop by the CO office in Templeton 244 or email us for details on the week’s topic, updates on signing up, or getting on our email list.

Potential Topics:

  • Map & compass
  • Environmental education
  • Group management
  • Teambuilding activities 
  • Tents & tarps
  • And many more…

April 19, 2016

PTM Sea Kayak #2

April 17, 2016

Sea Kayak #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 11

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 12 at 5:00pm



Sea kayaking around Oregon can bring you to scenery hard to see otherwise. We will kayak around Scappoose Bay or Sauvie Island.  Both of these areas are tidal and adjacent to the mighty Columbia River. Winding waterways take kayakers through wetland floodplain forests and marshlands.  Eagles, swans, and Sandhill cranes are often seen, and if you’re lucky, you may spot one of the resident river otters. Come paddle with us!


April 16, 2016

Edible Plants, Ethnobotany, Waterfalls #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 11

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30pm


Spring on the sunny, dry side of the Columbia Gorge is amazing.  Learn to identify, as well as taste, some of the edible plants of the eastern part of the Columbia Gorge.  Learn about Native American uses of plants and trees.  Not only that, but learn about some of the poisonous plants you would want to avoid if you’re “wild foraging”!


April 16, 2016

Deschutes Rafting #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 11

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 12 at 4:30pm




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 non-swimmers, 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! 


until 6:00pm on April 16, 2016
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