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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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!
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.
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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
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
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!
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!
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”!
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
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”!