College Outdoors Events

December 1, 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.
November 30, 2016

Open House: The Job Hunt

The final Open House topic for fall term will be about summer employment and job opportunities in the field of outdoor education. We know that summer is quite a while away; however, winter break is a great time to fill out applications as y’all do not have school work.  A summer of experience is one of the requirements for those who wish to become trip leaders at College Outdoors and a summer leading trips is a summer well-spent! We want to provide a structure in order to share all of the job resources available through folks at CO and to give you a leg-up during the application process.


November 28, 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.
November 21, 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.
November 17, 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.
November 16, 2016

Open House: Community Building and Check-Ins

Join College Outdoors at the Sequoia Warehouse for weekly sessions on outdoor leadership topics ranging from stove use, to tree ID, to cultural competency. Everyone is welcome, but some sessions have limited space available so please RSVP!
November 14, 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.
November 10, 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.
November 9, 2016

Open House: Training Trip PTM

This Open House is the Pre Trip Meeting for the Backpack Training Trip. This Open House is specifically to organize and plan the trip, but all are welcome to learn the logistics of planning and executing a College Outdoors backpacking trip. 
November 7, 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.
November 5, 2016

LeadCon 2k16

Join the 3rd Annual Leadership Conference at Lewis & Clark College, hosted by the office of the Dean of Students. The theme is (DE)CONSTRUCTING LEADERSHIP, and the event will include, speakers, workshops, networking, lunch, and a raffle! Sign up by emailing leadcon@lclark.edu or in person at one of the tabling events in Templeton.
November 3, 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.
November 2, 2016

Open House: Orienteering

Join College Outdoors at the Sequoia Warehouse to learn map and compass skills. Whether you are new to the topic or are a seasoned veteran, there is always more to learn! Please RSVP 
October 31, 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 29, 2016

Earthquake Hike with Prof. Liz Safran

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, September 30 at 9:00am

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 25 at 4:30pm


On this hike with beloved Geology and Environmental Studies professor Liz Safran, you will go to the coast to learn about earthquakes and their human impacts. We will learn about the tsunami evacuation routes and what the impending Cascadia earthquake means for us. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mine professor Safran for knowledge. She rocks!

October 27, 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 26, 2016

Open House: Halloween Special

Come take a break from classwork for the evening and join us in Sequoia for an Open House Halloween Special. 
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
April 15, 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
April 12, 2016

PTM Sea Kayak #1

April 10, 2016

Backpack Service Project

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 4 at 5:00pm


Spring Into Action on this great wilderness service project. This trip will do half a day of wildlife enhancement work on top of Klickitat Canyon, then backpack into a remote campsite later that afternoon spending the night in just the gear you carried in on your backs. Spring is in full bloom in the Gorge by this this time in April, and wildflowers should be popping up all over. Since the rainfall this far east is minimal, plenty of sunny skies and spectacular scenery are expected!

until April 10
April 9, 2016

Backpack Service Project

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 4 at 5:00pm


Spring Into Action on this great wilderness service project. This trip will do half a day of wildlife enhancement work on top of Klickitat Canyon, then backpack into a remote campsite later that afternoon spending the night in just the gear you carried in on your backs. Spring is in full bloom in the Gorge by this this time in April, and wildflowers should be popping up all over. Since the rainfall this far east is minimal, plenty of sunny skies and spectacular scenery are expected!

until 12:00am on April 10, 2016
April 9, 2016

Deschutes Rafting #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 5 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 9, 2016
April 8, 2016

Deschutes Rafting #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 5 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 9, 2016
April 6, 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 2, 2016

Edible Plants, Ethanobotany & Waterfalls #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, March 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Friday, March 29 at 4:30pm


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”!

March 30, 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…

March 26, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until 6:00pm on March 26
March 26, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until 6:00pm on March 26
March 25, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 25, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 25, 2016

Spring Break: Yoga Coast Retreat

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 15 at 5:00pm




Visit the some of the tallest coastal dunes in the world, and recharge your body doing yoga on this relaxing spring break trip!  The trip leaves Monday of Spring Break and returns Friday evening, so you have both weekends on either end of spring break to visit friends or catch up on homework.  Do yoga each day and explore the trails of the Oregon dunes, the ocean shores, and some of the old growth forests.  It’s a great way to see an amazing part of Oregon!  You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.


until 6:00pm on March 25
March 24, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 24, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 24, 2016

Spring Break: Yoga Coast Retreat

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 15 at 5:00pm




Visit the some of the tallest coastal dunes in the world, and recharge your body doing yoga on this relaxing spring break trip!  The trip leaves Monday of Spring Break and returns Friday evening, so you have both weekends on either end of spring break to visit friends or catch up on homework.  Do yoga each day and explore the trails of the Oregon dunes, the ocean shores, and some of the old growth forests.  It’s a great way to see an amazing part of Oregon!  You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.


until March 25
March 23, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 23, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 23, 2016

Spring Break: Yoga Coast Retreat

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 15 at 5:00pm




Visit the some of the tallest coastal dunes in the world, and recharge your body doing yoga on this relaxing spring break trip!  The trip leaves Monday of Spring Break and returns Friday evening, so you have both weekends on either end of spring break to visit friends or catch up on homework.  Do yoga each day and explore the trails of the Oregon dunes, the ocean shores, and some of the old growth forests.  It’s a great way to see an amazing part of Oregon!  You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.


until March 25
March 22, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 22, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 22, 2016

Spring Break: Yoga Coast Retreat

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 15 at 5:00pm




Visit the some of the tallest coastal dunes in the world, and recharge your body doing yoga on this relaxing spring break trip!  The trip leaves Monday of Spring Break and returns Friday evening, so you have both weekends on either end of spring break to visit friends or catch up on homework.  Do yoga each day and explore the trails of the Oregon dunes, the ocean shores, and some of the old growth forests.  It’s a great way to see an amazing part of Oregon!  You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.


until March 25
March 21, 2016

Spring Break: Yoga Coast Retreat

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 15 at 5:00pm




Visit the some of the tallest coastal dunes in the world, and recharge your body doing yoga on this relaxing spring break trip!  The trip leaves Monday of Spring Break and returns Friday evening, so you have both weekends on either end of spring break to visit friends or catch up on homework.  Do yoga each day and explore the trails of the Oregon dunes, the ocean shores, and some of the old growth forests.  It’s a great way to see an amazing part of Oregon!  You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.


until 6:00pm on March 25, 2016
March 21, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 21, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 20, 2016

Spring Break: Tour de Oregon, a multi-sport backcountry expedition

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 4:30pm

This trip is a week-long expedition exploring the lesser-seen parts of Oregon.  It is rugged and rustic.  The first night we will backpack into a backcountry hut on Mt. Hood to learn avalanche awareness and search for some epic views of this majestic mountain.  We will then drive, hike, and snowshoe to explore more of Oregon’s fantastic landscapes including Smith Rock, volcanic craters, hot springs, sand dunes, forests, deserts, mountains, and the coast.  This will be a rugged and fun trip full of hikes, a variety of landscapes, and sleeping in very rustic cabins (read, you must be willing to poop in the woods). You can get one credit in PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until 6:00pm on March 26, 2016
March 20, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 19, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until March 26
March 18, 2016

Spring Break: Hike & Kayak Redwood NP

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 5:00pm

Come stay at a lodge and cabins in Redwood National Park for Spring Break! We’ll spend the week hiking through huge redwood forests and stunning beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll also spend part of the trip learning how to handle a kayak on the bays and lagoons adjacent to the ocean. It’s the start of spring in these spectacular forests, so the wildflowers will be blooming. The main lodge where we stay has a huge kitchen for cooking meals, great resources for learning about redwood ecology, 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 PE/A 101 “Outdoor Adventures” for participation during this trip as long you register prior to drop/add and complete a drop/add form. This class counts as an activity credit for graduation. Plan to add $5/day for vegan, gluten-free, or other specialized diet requests (a vegetarian option is included at no extra charge).  Medical dietary restrictions are exempt from the additional $5/day fee.

 

until 6:00pm on March 26, 2016
March 16, 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…

March 11, 2016

Signup: Deschutes Rafting #3, 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.


Signup: Deschutes Rafting #3, Sea Kayak #2
March 9, 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…

March 6, 2016

Backpack the Dunes of the Oregon Coast Weekend Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, February 5

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 1 at 5:00pm

The Oregon Dunes are a spectacular and unique location perfect for spring backpacking.  On this trip we’ll head to the central Oregon coast, stay in a yurt on Friday night, then set out for a backcountry adventure through the Dunes on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll backpack through transition forests, sand dunes, and beaches during this weekend trip. Backpacking, especially on sandy dunes, is a rigorous activity and not for the faint at heart. As Oregon weather can be unpredictable in the spring, extreme weather conditions may require us to stay in rustic yurts and set out on daytrips in lieu of backcountry travel.

 

until 6:00pm on March 6
March 5, 2016

Backpack the Dunes of the Oregon Coast Weekend Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, February 5

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 1 at 5:00pm

The Oregon Dunes are a spectacular and unique location perfect for spring backpacking.  On this trip we’ll head to the central Oregon coast, stay in a yurt on Friday night, then set out for a backcountry adventure through the Dunes on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll backpack through transition forests, sand dunes, and beaches during this weekend trip. Backpacking, especially on sandy dunes, is a rigorous activity and not for the faint at heart. As Oregon weather can be unpredictable in the spring, extreme weather conditions may require us to stay in rustic yurts and set out on daytrips in lieu of backcountry travel.

 

until March 6
March 5, 2016

Intro to Avalanche Safety Field Clinic

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, February 5

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 1 at 4:30pm

This clinic is a basic introduction to avalanche awareness and safety. Learn the basics of snow science and avalanches in this class session and one-day field trip. We’ll 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.  

 

March 4, 2016

Backpack the Dunes of the Oregon Coast Weekend Trip

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, February 5

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 1 at 5:00pm

The Oregon Dunes are a spectacular and unique location perfect for spring backpacking.  On this trip we’ll head to the central Oregon coast, stay in a yurt on Friday night, then set out for a backcountry adventure through the Dunes on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll backpack through transition forests, sand dunes, and beaches during this weekend trip. Backpacking, especially on sandy dunes, is a rigorous activity and not for the faint at heart. As Oregon weather can be unpredictable in the spring, extreme weather conditions may require us to stay in rustic yurts and set out on daytrips in lieu of backcountry travel.

 

until 6:00pm on March 6, 2016
March 4, 2016

Signup: Deschutes #2, Edible Plants/ Ethnobotany/ Waterfalls #2, 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.

Signup: Deschutes #2, Edible Plants/ Ethnobotany/ Waterfalls #2, Sea Kayak #1

March 2, 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…

February 28, 2016

Coastal Trails and Ancient Forests (Cape Lookout)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 23 at 5:00pm

Visit a lighthouse, ancient forests, coastal beaches, and spectacular overlooks on this weekend trip to hike and explore the area around Cape Lookout, Oregon.  We’ll stay in yurts and have a central building to cook and get together in the evenings.  Spring comes to the Oregon Coast  a few weeks earlier than Portland, so the frogs will entertain you at night with their chorus, and the first wildflowers will be blooming.

 

until 6:00pm on February 28
February 27, 2016

Coastal Trails and Ancient Forests (Cape Lookout)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 23 at 5:00pm

Visit a lighthouse, ancient forests, coastal beaches, and spectacular overlooks on this weekend trip to hike and explore the area around Cape Lookout, Oregon.  We’ll stay in yurts and have a central building to cook and get together in the evenings.  Spring comes to the Oregon Coast  a few weeks earlier than Portland, so the frogs will entertain you at night with their chorus, and the first wildflowers will be blooming.

 

until February 28
February 26, 2016

Coastal Trails and Ancient Forests (Cape Lookout)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 23 at 5:00pm

Visit a lighthouse, ancient forests, coastal beaches, and spectacular overlooks on this weekend trip to hike and explore the area around Cape Lookout, Oregon.  We’ll stay in yurts and have a central building to cook and get together in the evenings.  Spring comes to the Oregon Coast  a few weeks earlier than Portland, so the frogs will entertain you at night with their chorus, and the first wildflowers will be blooming.

 

until 6:00pm on February 28, 2016
February 26, 2016

Signup: Edible Plants/ Ethnobotany & Waterfalls #1, Deschutes Rafting #1, Backpack Service Project

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.

Signup: Edible Plants/ Ethnobotany & Waterfalls #1, Deschutes Rafting #1, Backpack Service Project 

February 24, 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…

February 23, 2016

PTM Winter Camping Clinic

February 21, 2016

Mt. Hood Snowshoe #4

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29th

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 16 at 5:00pm

Snowshoe on the trails around Oregon’s tallest volcano!  Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails on the east side of Mt. Hood, looking for great views of the mountain. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous experience. 

February 21, 2016

Hike the Dunes of the Oregon Coast Weekend Trip (Umpqua)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30pm

On this trip we’ll head to Umpqua Lighthouse State Park on the Central Oregon Coast for two days of great hiking.  This part of the coast has the largest coastal sand dunes in the world and sports remote sandy beaches.  We’ll hike through transition forests, sand dunes, and beaches during this weekend trip, and stay dry and warm in our deluxe yurts at night.  You’ll definitely want to join us to explore this part of the state that is uniquely Oregon!

 

until 6:00pm on February 21
February 20, 2016

Hike the Dunes of the Oregon Coast Weekend Trip (Umpqua)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30pm

On this trip we’ll head to Umpqua Lighthouse State Park on the Central Oregon Coast for two days of great hiking.  This part of the coast has the largest coastal sand dunes in the world and sports remote sandy beaches.  We’ll hike through transition forests, sand dunes, and beaches during this weekend trip, and stay dry and warm in our deluxe yurts at night.  You’ll definitely want to join us to explore this part of the state that is uniquely Oregon!

 

until February 21
February 19, 2016

Hike the Dunes of the Oregon Coast Weekend Trip (Umpqua)

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 29

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30pm

On this trip we’ll head to Umpqua Lighthouse State Park on the Central Oregon Coast for two days of great hiking.  This part of the coast has the largest coastal sand dunes in the world and sports remote sandy beaches.  We’ll hike through transition forests, sand dunes, and beaches during this weekend trip, and stay dry and warm in our deluxe yurts at night.  You’ll definitely want to join us to explore this part of the state that is uniquely Oregon!

 

until 6:00pm on February 21, 2016
February 17, 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…

February 16, 2016

PTM Mt. Hood Snowshoe #4

February 14, 2016

Cross-Country Ski Clinic #3

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22nd

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 9 at 5:00pm

This is a one-day trip to Teacup Lake Nordic Area on Mt. Hood for cross-country skiers.  After a beginning ski skills clinic, we will head out to explore the surrounding groomed ski trails and practice the techniques we’ve learned.  The trip fee includes all transportation and gear.  If you are a more experienced skier, you are welcome to sign up for this trip to get out and do some more independent skiing (skate or classic) on the 20 km of trails at Teacup Lake.

 

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February 13, 2016

Eastern Columbia River Gorge Hike

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22nd

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30pm

Come explore the dry side of the Columbia River Gorge east of the town of Hood River.  This dramatic landscape, sculpted by the largest floods in earth’s geologic history, has spectacular hiking trails, a lot less rain, and usually a good supply of sunshine.  Join us to get some exercise, fresh air, and to see spring come to the east side of the Cascade mountains while hiking up to some stunning viewpoints above the Columbia River.

February 13, 2016

Mt. Hood Snowshoe #3

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, January 22nd

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 9 at 4:30pm

Snowshoe on the trails around Oregon’s tallest volcano!  Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails on the east side of Mt. Hood, looking for great views of the mountain. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous experience.

 

February 10, 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…

February 9, 2016

PTM Mt. Hood Snowshoe #3

February 7, 2016

X-Country Ski Daytrip #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 2 at 5:00pm

This is a one-day trip to Teacup Lake Nordic Area on Mt. Hood for cross-country skiers.  After a beginning ski skills clinic, we will head out to explore the surrounding groomed ski trails and practice the techniques we’ve learned.  The trip fee includes all transportation and gear.  If you are a more experienced skier, you are welcome to sign up for this trip to get out and do some more independent skiing (skate or classic) on the 20 km of trails at Teacup Lake.
February 6, 2016

Mt. Hood Snowshoe Daytrip #2

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 2 at 4:30pm

Snowshoe on the trails around Oregon’s tallest volcano!  Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails on the east side of Mt. Hood, looking for great views of the mountain. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous experience. 

February 6, 2016

Mt. Hood Snowshoe Daytrip #2b

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 2 at 4:45pm

Snowshoe on the trails around Oregon’s tallest volcano!  Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails on the east side of Mt. Hood, looking for great views of the mountain. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous experience. 

February 6, 2016

Oregon Coast Day Hike

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, February 2 at 5:30pm

Join us on the Oregon Coast to hike along the ocean beaches and surrounding trails to find huge Sitka spruce trees, ferns, cascading streams, and waterfalls. We’ll hike through forest to bays and coves where we can watch waves crash. The seven-mile round trip hike traverses emerald green coastal forests showcasing Oregon’s natural treasures.

February 5, 2016

Signup: Backpack the Oregon Dunes, Intro to Avalanche Safety

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.

Signup: Backpack the Oregon Dunes, Intro to Avalanche Safety
February 3, 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…

February 2, 2016

PTM Oregon Coast Hike

February 2, 2016

PTM Mt. Hood Snowshoe #2

January 31, 2016

X-Country Ski Daytrip #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, January 26 at 5:00pm

This is a one-day trip to Teacup Lake Nordic Area on Mt. Hood for cross-country skiers.  After a beginning ski skills clinic, we will head out to explore the surrounding groomed ski trails and practice the techniques we’ve learned.  The trip fee includes all transportation and gear.  If you are a more experienced skier, you are welcome to sign up for this trip to get out and do some more independent skiing (skate or classic) on the 20 km of trails at Teacup Lake.
January 31, 2016

X-Country Ski Daytrip #1b

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, January 26 at 4:30pm

This is a one-day trip to Teacup Lake Nordic Area on Mt. Hood for cross-country skiers.  After a beginning ski skills clinic, we will head out to explore the surrounding groomed ski trails and practice the techniques we’ve learned.  The trip fee includes all transportation and gear.  If you are a more experienced skier, you are welcome to sign up for this trip to get out and do some more independent skiing (skate or classic) on the 20 km of trails at Teacup Lake.
January 30, 2016

Mt. Hood Snowshoe Daytrip #1

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, January 26 at 4:30pm


Snowshoe on the trails around Oregon’s tallest volcano!  Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails on the east side of Mt. Hood, looking for great views of the mountain. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous experience. 
January 30, 2016

Mt. Hood Snowshoe Daytrip #1b

Trip sign-up begins: Friday, December 4

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, January 26 at 4:45pm


Snowshoe on the trails around Oregon’s tallest volcano!  Weather permitting, we’ll head up one of the trails on the east side of Mt. Hood, looking for great views of the mountain. Snowshoeing takes a fair amount of energy, but it is great exercise and doesn’t require any previous experience.
January 29, 2016

Signup: Hike the Dunes of the Oregon Coast, Mt Hood Snowshoe #4, Coastal Trails and Ancient Forests, Winter Camping Clinic

Signup begins at 9AM! Stop by the College Outdoors Office (Templeton 244)

Signup: Hike the Dunes of the Oregon Coast, Mt Hood Snowshoe #4, Coastal Trails and Ancient Forests, Winter Camping Clinic
January 27, 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…

January 26, 2016

PTM Mt. Hood Snowshoe #1

January 24, 2016

Staff Only Winter Skills Clinic

This is a training clinic to familiarize College Outdoors student staff with winter risk management, driving skills, and route navigation.
until 6:00pm on January 24
January 23, 2016

Staff Only Winter Skills Clinic

This is a training clinic to familiarize College Outdoors student staff with winter risk management, driving skills, and route navigation.
until January 24
January 22, 2016

Staff Only Winter Skills Clinic

This is a training clinic to familiarize College Outdoors student staff with winter risk management, driving skills, and route navigation.
until 6:00pm on January 24, 2016
January 22, 2016

Sign up for Eastern Columbia River Gorge Hike, Mt. Hood Snowshoe #3, X-country Ski Clinic #3

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.

Sign up for Eastern Columbia River Gorge Hike, Mt. Hood Snowshoe #3,  X-country Ski Clinic #3
January 22, 2016

Signup for Spring Break Trips: Hike & Kayak Redwood, Tour de Oregon, Yoga Coast Retreat

Signup begins at 9AM! Stop by the College Outdoors Office in Templeton (244)

Signup for Spring Break Trips: Hike & Kayak Redwood, Tour de Oregon, Yoga Coast Retreat
January 20, 2016

PTM Winter Skills Clinic