College Outdoors Events

Photos from Spring-Fall 2013 for the Programs section the the website.
November 22, 2015

Sign Up Begins for College Outdoors Spring Trips

Sign up begins on Friday, December 4th at 9:00am for the first 5 trips of spring semester.  

These trips include snowshoeing, x-country skiing, and a coast hike.  

Sign up outside the CO Office in Templeton 244 starting on Friday, December 4th.
November 17, 2015

PTM Neskowin Thanksgiving Getaway

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Neskowin Thanksgiving Getaway.  
November 17, 2015

PTM Map & Compass Clinic #1

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Map & Compass Clinic #1.  
Photos from Spring-Fall 2013 for the Programs section the the website.
November 17, 2015

Sign Up Begins for College Outdoors Spring Trips

Sign up begins on Friday, December 4th at 9:00am for the first 5 trips of spring semester.  

These trips include snowshoeing, x-country skiing, and a coast hike.  

Sign up outside the CO Office in Templeton 244 starting on Friday, December 4th.
November 14, 2015

Gorge Waterfall Hike 2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, October 23 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, November 10 at 5:30pm

Come join us on an excursion to see some of the Gorge’s lesser known falls, and take in the autumn scenery. The natural power and beauty of these waterfalls has to be seen to be believed. Plus, getting there is half the fun- we’ll roam the trails of the Gorge with plenty of time to stop and enjoy the view.



November 10, 2015

PTM Gorge Waterfall Hike #2

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Gorge Waterfall Hike #2.
November 10, 2015

PTM Student Coordinator Training Weekend at Fort Stevens

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Student Coordinator Training Weekend at Fort Stevens.  
November 10, 2015

PTM Coastal Mushroom Clinic Weekend at Fort Stevens

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Coastal Mushroom Clinic Weekend at Fort Stevens.   
November 3, 2015

PTM Gorge Waterfall Hike #1

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Gorge Waterfall Hike #1.
November 3, 2015

PTM Overnight Mushroom Clinic at Neskowin

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Overnight Mushroom Clinic at Neskowin.  
November 3, 2015

PTM Sea Kayak Skills Weekend Clinic

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Sea Kayak Skills Weekend Clinic.
November 2, 2015

Leadership Training #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, October 2 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: None

Join us for an evening in-service designed for CO leaders and aspiring leaders.  Topics to be announced.

 

October 31, 2015

Mushroom Clinic Day Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, October 2 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 27 at 4:30pm

Oregon has an enormous number of mushroom species and it’s no wonder, with all this rain! As long as you’re living in Oregon and since they taste so good, you might as well be introduced to some of them. We will leave first thing in the morning and head to coastal forests where we will search for all sorts of fascinating fungi. Conditions permitting, you’ll be able to take mushrooms home to eat!  We will be back by dinnertime should you want to participate in any Halloween festivities.

 

October 27, 2015

PTM Mushroom Clinic Day Trip

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Mushroom Clinic Day Trip.
October 23, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Coastal Mushroom Clinic Weekend at Fort Stevens, and Gorge Waterfall Hike #2

Sign Up Begins For:

  • Coastal Mushroom Clinic Weekend at Fort Stevens
  • Gorge Waterfall Hike #2
October 20, 2015

PTM Drift Creek SC/AL Training Weekend

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Drift Creek SC/AL Training Weekend.  
October 20, 2015

PTM Yoga Coast Weekend Retreat

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Yoga Coast Weekend Retreat.
October 20, 2015

PTM Rock Climbing at Smith Rock Weekend

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Rock Climbing at Smith Rock Weekend trip.  
October 19, 2015

Leadership Training #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, October 2 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: None

 

Join us for an evening in-service designed for CO leaders and aspiring leaders.  Topics to be announced.

October 18, 2015

SC/AL Training Day

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, September 18 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00pm

 

The key to being a good leader is taking as many training and leadership opportunities as possible.  This day is devoted to better understanding the ropes of College Outdoors through exploring some of the places we frequent with some of CO’s seasoned leaders.

October 17, 2015

Hike Mt. St. Helens Day Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, September 18 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30pm

 

Take a hike along a forested ridge near this iconic volcano. You’ll hike through forest left untouched by the violent 1980 eruption, including a patch of old growth forest with large hemlock and fir trees draped with lichens. At our turn around point we’ll be in the historic blast zone and see trees killed by superheated gas released during the mountain’s last major awakening.  *If the weather is bad, this trip will go east, to the Klickitat River Gorge for a great hike in the (usually) drier rain shadow of the Cascades.

October 16, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Overnight Mushroom Clinic, and Gorge Waterfall Hike #1

Sign Up Begins For:

  • Overnight Mushroom Clinic
  • Gorge Waterfall Hike #1
October 13, 2015

PTM SC/AL Training Day

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the SC/AL Training Day.  
October 13, 2015

PTM Hike Mt. St. Helens Day Trip

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Hike Mt. St. Helens Day Trip.  
October 3, 2015

GPS Clinic Day Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, September 11 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 29 at 4:45pm

 

Understanding the fundamentals of backcountry navigation is critical to success traversing through the woods both on your own or for leading a group.  Join us for a day of exploring the functionality of handheld GPS units.  We will venture through the woods setting waypoints, tracking our path, and digging into the deeper functionality of these awesome tools.  GPS and other necessary equipment will be provided.

October 2, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Mushroom Clinic Day Trip

Sign Up Begins For:

  • Mushroom Clinic Day Trip
October 1, 2015

PTM Fall Break: Backpack Oregon’s Canyonlands

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Fall Break: Backpack Oregon’s Canyonlands.
October 1, 2015

PTM Fall Break: Opal Creek Ancient Forest Clinic

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Fall Break: Opal Creek Ancient Forest Clinic.  
October 1, 2015

PTM Fall Break: Raft Guide Training Clinic

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Fall Break: Raft Guide Clinic.  
September 30, 2015

Afternoon Stand-Up Paddleboard

Join us for an afternoon of stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing)! This trip will leave campus and head to some nearby waters where you can learn the basics of SUPing and enjoy some late summer sun. This trip will go out weather permitting.
September 29, 2015

PTM Fall Break: Oregon Coast Sea Kayaking and Ancient Forests

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Fall Break: Oregon Coast Sea Kayaking and Ancient Forests trip.
September 29, 2015

PTM GPS Clinic Day Trip

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the GPS Clinic Day Trip.  
September 29, 2015

PTM Astronomy & Geology In Eastern Oregon

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Astronomy & Geology in Easter Oregon trip.  
September 27, 2015

Sea Kayak Day Trip #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, September 4 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 22 at 5:45pm

 

Join us for a paddling excursion on one of the area’s great waterways.  Paddling location is dependent on various reasons, but your guaranteed to paddle through beautiful scenery and see some wildlife–including eagles, and great blue herons, among others.  No previous experience required, though a little bit of upper body strength is helpful.  

September 26, 2015

Sea Kayak Day Trip #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, September 4 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30pm

 

Join us for a paddling excursion on one of the area’s great waterways.  Paddling location is dependent on various reasons, but your guaranteed to paddle through beautiful scenery and see some wildlife–including eagles, and great blue herons, among others.  No previous experience required, though a little bit of upper body strength is helpful.  

September 25, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Rock Climbing at Smith Rock Weekend, and Yoga Coast Weekend Retreat

Sign Up Begins For:

  • Rock Climbing at Smith Rock Weekend
  • Yoga Coast Weekend Retreat
September 23, 2015

Afternoon Stand-Up Paddleboard

Join us for an afternoon of stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing)! This trip will leave campus and head to some nearby waters where you can learn the basics of SUPing and enjoy some late summer sun. This trip will go out weather permitting.
September 22, 2015

PTM Sea Kayak Day Trip #2

September 22, 2015

PTM Sea Kayak Day Trip #1

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Sea Kayak Day Trip #1.  
September 22, 2015

PTM Backpack Indian Heaven at Mt. St. Helens

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Backpack Indian Heaven at Mt. St. Helens trip.  
September 22, 2015

PTM Deschutes Rafting #2

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Deschutes Rafting #2 trip.  
Surf & Hike the OR Coast
September 19, 2015

Surf the Oregon Coast Day Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30pm

 

Ever wanted to learn how to surf? Join us as we head to the Oregon Coast to surf for the day. Participants need to be good swimmers prepared to learn the basics of surfing. Fees includes transportation from campus, surfing equipment rental (including wetsuits), and instruction. This is an awesome opportunity to learn to surf and enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast!

September 19, 2015

Oregon Coast Day Hike #1

Trip sign-up begins: Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 15 at 5:45pm

 

On the Central Oregon Coast lies an area of huge Sitka trees, ferns, cascading streams, and waterfalls. We’ll hike through old growth forest to a secluded bay where we may watch sea lions. The seven-mile round trip hike traverses some of the most productive rainforest on earth, showcasing Oregon’s natural treasures.

September 18, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Hike Mt. St. Helens Day Trip & Neskowin Thanksgiving Getaway

Sign Up Begins For: 

  • Hike Mt. St. Helens Day Trip
  • Neskowin Thanksgiving Getaway
September 16, 2015

Afternoon Stand-Up Paddleboard

Join us for an afternoon of stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing)! This trip will leave campus and head to some nearby waters where you can learn the basics of SUPing and enjoy some late summer sun. This trip will go out weather permitting.
September 15, 2015

PTM Oregon Coast Day Hike #1

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Oregon Coast Day Hike #1.
September 15, 2015

PTM Surf the Oregon Coast Day Trip

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Surf the Oregon Coast Day Trip.
September 15, 2015

PTM Stand-Up Paddleboard Bend Weekend #2

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Stand-Up Paddleboard Bend Weekend #2.  
September 15, 2015

PTM Deschutes Rafting #2

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for the Deschutes Rafting Trip #2
September 11, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Astronomy & Geology in Eastern Oregon, and GPS Clinic Day Trip

Sign Ups Begin for:

  • Astronomy & Geology in Eastern Oregon
  • GPS Clinic Day Trip
September 9, 2015

Afternoon Stand-Up Paddleboard

Join us for an afternoon of stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing)! This trip will leave campus and head to some nearby waters where you can learn the basics of SUPing and enjoy some late summer sun. This trip will go out weather permitting.
September 8, 2015

PTM Backpack Mt. St. Helens

September 8, 2015

PTM Waldo Lake Sea Kayaking Weekend

This is the Pre-Trip Meeting for Waldo Lake Sea Kayaking Weekend (9/11 - 9/13).  
September 8, 2015

PTM Deschutes Rafting #1

September 4, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: WFR Recertification

Sign Up Begins For:

  • WFR Recertification
September 4, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Fall Break Trips!

Sign Up Begins For Fall Break Trips!

  • Fall Break: Oregon Coast Sea Kayaking and Ancient Forests
  • Fall Break: Raft Guide Training Clinic
  • Fall Break: Backpack Oregon’s Canyonlands
  • Fall Break: Opal Creek Ancient Forests Clinic
September 4, 2015

Sign Ups Begin For: Deschutes Rafting #3, Backpack Indian Heaven at Mt. St. Helens, Sea Kayak Day Trip #1, and Sea Kayak Day Trip #2

Sign Ups Begin for:

  • Deschutes Rafting #3
  • Backpack Indian Heaven at Mt. St. Helens
  • Sea Kayak Day Trip #1
  • Sea Kayak Day Trip #2
September 1, 2015

Sign Up Begins for Student Coordinator Orientation, Deschutes Rafting #2, Stand-Up Paddleboard Bend Weekend #2, Surf the Oregon Coast Day Trip, and Oregon Coast Hike #1

Sign Up Begins For:

  • Student Coordinator Orientation
  • Deschutes Rafting #2
  • Stand-Up Paddleboard Bend Weekend #2
  • Surf the Oregon Coast Day Trip
  • Oregon Coast Hike #1
August 28, 2015

Sign Up Begins For: Deschutes Rafting #1, Backpack Mt. St. Helens, Stand-Up Paddleboard Bend Weekend #1, and Waldo Lake Sea Kayaking Weekend

Sign Up Begins for:

  • Deschutes Rafting #1 - Sept. 11-12
  • Backpack Mt. St. Helens - Sept. 11-13
  • Stand-Up Paddleboard Bend Weekend #1 - Sept. 11-13
  • Waldo Lake Sea Kayaking Weekend - Sept. 11-13
August 20, 2015

Winter Break Marine Biology Course in Florida

Sub-tropical marine biology course January 4-16, 2016 lead by Biology Prof Ken Clifton and College Outdoors.  Signup going on now at the College Outdoors office in Templeton 244.  A $50 deposit will hold your spot until fall.
July 20, 2015

Winter Break Marine Biology Course in Florida

Sub-tropical marine biology course January 4-16, 2016 lead by Biology Prof Ken Clifton and College Outdoors.  Signup going on now at the College Outdoors office in Templeton 244.  A $50 deposit will hold your spot until fall.
June 20, 2015

Winter Break Marine Biology Course in Florida

Sub-tropical marine biology course January 4-16, 2016 lead by Biology Prof Ken Clifton and College Outdoors.  Signup going on now at the College Outdoors office in Templeton 244.  A $50 deposit will hold your spot until fall.
May 20, 2015

Winter Break Marine Biology Course in Florida

Sub-tropical marine biology course January 4-16, 2016 lead by Biology Prof Ken Clifton and College Outdoors.  Signup going on now at the College Outdoors office in Templeton 244.  A $50 deposit will hold your spot until fall.
Photo credit to Kate Govaars
May 1, 2015

ACA Kayak Instructor Training (part 3 of 3)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 7

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30pm


An ACA kayak instructor certification is the foundational certification for any aspiring kayak instructors.  In this 3-day course, students will learn and practice how to teach beginning kayaking.  The course will end with an instructor certificaiton exam where the successful student will receive an L1 or L2 ACA Kayak Instructor Certification.  This is a certification course designed for paddlers with previous skill in whitewater or sea kayaks.  Sign up will be in-office only.  Participants are responsible for registering (and paying) for their ACA membership to receive their certification. Course dates: 4/12, 4/26, 5/1

April 30, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
April 27, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
Photo credit to Kate Govaars
April 26, 2015

ACA Kayak Instructor Training (part 2 of 3)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 7

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30pm


An ACA kayak instructor certification is the foundational certification for any aspiring kayak instructors.  In this 3-day course, students will learn and practice how to teach beginning kayaking.  The course will end with an instructor certificaiton exam where the successful student will receive an L1 or L2 ACA Kayak Instructor Certification.  This is a certification course designed for paddlers with previous skill in whitewater or sea kayaks.  Sign up will be in-office only.  Participants are responsible for registering (and paying) for their ACA membership to receive their certification. Course dates: 4/12, 4/26, 5/1

Photo credit to Kate Govaars
April 25, 2015

Sea Kayak #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, April 3

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 21 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, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
April 20, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
Photo credit to Kate Govaars
April 19, 2015

Sea Kayak #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 13

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 14 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 18, 2015

Edible Plants, Ethnobotany, & Waterfalls #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 13

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 14 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, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
April 13, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
Photo credit to Kate Govaars
April 12, 2015

ACA Kayak Instructor Training (part 1 of 3)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 7

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30pm


An ACA kayak instructor certification is the foundational certification for any aspiring kayak instructors.  In this 3-day course, students will learn and practice how to teach beginning kayaking.  The course will end with an instructor certificaiton exam where the successful student will receive an L1 or L2 ACA Kayak Instructor Certification.  This is a certification course designed for paddlers with previous skill in whitewater or sea kayaks.  Sign up will be in-office only.  Participants are responsible for registering (and paying) for their ACA membership to receive their certification. Course dates: 4/12, 4/26, 5/1

April 9, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
April 6, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
April 4, 2015

Edible Plants, Ethnobotany, & Waterfalls #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 6

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00pm

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 3, 2015

Sign Up Begins: Deschutes Rafting #3 and Sea Kayak #2

Stop by the College Outdoors Office (Templeton 244) to sign up for this trip! Sign up sheets are posted at 9 AM on our bulletin board just outside of our office.
April 2, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
March 30, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
March 23, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
March 19, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
March 16, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.
March 13, 2015

Sign Up Begins: Edible Plants, Ethnobotany & Waterfalls

Stop by the College Outdoors Office (Templeton 244) to sign up for this trip! Sign up sheets are posted at 9 AM on our bulletin board just outside of our office.
March 13, 2015

Sign Up Begins: Deschutes Rafting #2 and Sea Kayak #1

Stop by the College Outdoors Office (Templeton 244) to sign up for this trip! Sign up sheets are posted at 9 AM on our bulletin board just outside of our office.
March 12, 2015

Climbing Shuttle

Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Stop by the office to sign up for specific dates.