Welcome to the Fall 2011 College Outdoors Trip Schedule.

Please note that this list is updated frequently throughout the semester. Trips here are open to Lewis & Clark College students (undergrad, graduate, and law), faculty, and staff only. Please contact our office for more details on any of these trips.

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CLIMBING SHUTTLE TO THE CIRCUIT GYM

Begins Thurs., Sept. 1

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 - 10:30 pm for this free shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. To reserve a spot please stop by our office in Templeton. We will meet outside the Bon and leave promptly at 8:30 pm.

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TRAIL RUNS IN TRYON

Begins Thur., Sept. 1

Come learn the trails at Tryon Creek State Park! Runs happen each Thursday at 4:00 pm. Reserve your running spot (group size limited) by signing up in the office, Templeton 244.

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DESCHUTES RIVER RAFTING #1

Fri. eve, Sept. 2- Sat., Sept. 3
Sign up begins: Friday, August 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues., Aug. 30, 6:00 pm

Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major rapids (rated Class 3+) in twelve miles, making this one of the premier rafting rivers in the state. This beautiful river runs through juniper and sagebrush country in the rainshadow of the Cascade Mountains. We’ll leave on Friday night to camp by the put-in & will return to campus after rafting on Saturday.

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BACKPACK MT. ST. HELENS

Fri. eve, Sept. 9- Sun., Sept. 11
Sign up begins: Friday, August 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues., Sept. 6, 5:00 pm

Explore the trails of the Northwest’s most active volcano; observe close-up the aftermath of the 1980 eruption and the area’s natural recovery. Backpack to a nearby lake on Friday evening by headlamp. The next day, we’ll hike through islands of old growth forests, shielded from the volcano’s fury by lucky geographic placement. Discover great views, ripe huckleberries and stunning scenery at this national monument, known to Native Americans as “Loowit.”

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KAYAK AROUND BEND, OREGON

Fri. eve, Sept. 9- Sun., Sept. 11
Sign up begins: Friday, August 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues., Sept. 6, 4:30 pm

Stay in a vacation home in the trendy town of Bend and paddle the lakes and class 1 rivers in the area (Class 1 means there is current, but no significant rapids) in sea kayaks.  You definitely want to have some upper body strength to do this trip, but don’t need to be an experienced paddler.  This side of the Oregon Cascades usually has great, sunny fall weather, and the mountain scenery you’ll see while paddling is spectacular.

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HIKE THE WILDWOOD TRAIL #1 (Miles 1-15)

Sat., Sept. 10
Sign up begins: Friday, August 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues., Sept. 6, 5:30 pm

Come discover Forest Park, the country’s largest wooded city park, by hiking half (or all) of the Wildwood Trail! Over two days we’ll cover the 30-mile trail that treks from the southeastern portion of Tualitin Ridge. The two trips are booked separately, so to hike the whole trail, you should sign up for both!

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HIKE THE WILDWOOD TRAIL #2 (Miles 16-30)

Sun., Sept. 11
Sign up begins: Friday, August 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 6, 6:00 pm

Come discover Forest Park, the country’s largest wooded city park, by hiking half (or all) of the Wildwood Trail! Over two days we’ll cover the 30-mile trail that treks from the southeastern portion of Tualitin Ridge. The two trips are booked separately, so to hike the whole trail, you should sign up for both!

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DESCHUTES RIVER RAFTING #2

Fri. eve, Sept. 16 - Sat., Sept. 17
Sign up begins: Friday, August 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 13, 5:00 pm

Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major rapids (rated Class 3+) in twelve miles, making this one of the premier rafting rivers in the state. This beautiful river runs through juniper and sagebrush country in the rainshadow the the Cascade Mountains. We’ll leave on Friday night to camp by the put-in & will return to campus on Saturday.

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WALDO LAKE SEA KAYAKING & SERVICE PROJECT

Fri. eve, Sept 16 - Sun., Sept. 18
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 13, 5:30 pm

Imagine floating on water so clear it looks like you’re flying! Waldo Lake, perched at an elevation of 5,400 feet in the Cascade Mountains, is the second clearest lake in the world. On this trip we will be staying at a house in Bend, Or., and we’ll kayak across the lake to work with the Forest Service on a service project for half the day, like repairing their winter shelter or stocking wood. The other half of Saturday and on Sunday, we’ll explore this 10 mile long lake by sea kayak before returning Sunday evening.

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OREGON COAST HIKE #1

Sat., Sept. 17
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 13, 4:30 pm

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 can 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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BACKPACK INDIAN HEAVEN AT MT. ST. HELENS

Fri. eve, Sept. 23- Sun., 25
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 20, 5:00 pm

This sub-alpine environment just north of the Columbia River Gorge is dotted with dozens of fascinating lakes. Fall colors will brighten the trailside, featuring unbeatable views of Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Hood. We’ll explore some of the trails and lakes of this high plateau.

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CASCADE MOUNTAINS ANCIENT FOREST CLINIC

Fri. eve, Sept. 23- Sun., 25
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 20, 4:30 pm

Hike both temperate rainforest and high desert Ponderosa pine forest on the east and west side of the Oregon Cascade Mountains.  Learn about the trees and plants that make up these two amazing ecosystems!  We’ll stay in a vacation home in Bend, Oregon for two nights as we visit some very diverse forests and hike lots of mountain trails.

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DESCHUTES RIVER RAFTING #3

Fri. eve, Sept. 23- Sat., Sept. 24
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 20, 5:30 pm

Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major rapids (rated Class 3+) in twelve miles, making this one of the premier rafting rivers in the state. This beautiful river runs through juniper and sagebrush country in the rainshadow the the Cascade Mountains. We’ll leave on Friday night to camp by the put-in & will return to campus on Saturday.

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KAYAK SCAPPOOSE BAY

Sat., Sept. 24
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 2
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 20, 6:00 pm

Sea kayak across Scappoose Bay and through the winding, narrow sloughs and wetland islands near Sauvie Island Wildlife Area on the lower Columbia River. Follow the heron through the Everglades-like wetlands of Sauvie Island at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia river, only 30 miles from Portland. It’s a wildlife refuge filled with flocks of migrating geese, swans, and cranes. Come paddle with us!

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OVERNIGHT CABIN STAY, OREGON COAST #1

Fri., Sept. 30- Sat., Oct. 1
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 2
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 27, 5:00 pm

Come hiking on the Oregon coast where we’ll visit rainforests, beaches, and everything in between. We’ll stay in warm and cozy yurts on the coast to give us more time to explore some of Oregon’s best trails and coastlines.

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OVERNIGHT CABIN STAY, OREGON COAST #2

Sat., Oct. 1- Sun., Oct. 2
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 2
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 27, 5:30 pm

Come hiking on the Oregon coast where we’ll visit rainforests, beaches, and everything in between. We’ll stay in warm and cozy yurts on the coast to give us more time to explore some of Oregon’s best trails and coastlines.

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EXPLORE THE BULLRUN WATERSHED

Sat., Oct. 1
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 2
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): None

Fifty miles outside of Portland is a remote watershed covered by ancient forest A watershed is the area of land where every drop of rain or snow that falls on it, drains off of it into the same place.  This particular watershed is where all of Portland gets its drinking water, and has since 1895. This 65,000 acre restricted area is next to Mt Hood, with a number of spectacular views of Oregon’s highest peak.  We’ll drive deep into this watershed on an access road, hike a short trail (2-3 miles) through old growth forest, visit the lakes that give us our drinking water, see the mechanics of the dams and pipes that bring us our H20, and learn a bit about the history of Bull Run.

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FALL BREAK: HIKE CRATER LAKE AND KAYAK EASTERN OREGON

Wed., Oct. 5 to Sun., Oct. 9
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 27, 4:30 pm

Come see Crater Lake National Park (Oregon’s only National Park) and learn to paddle a sea kayak on the water by Bend, Oregon. On this trip, we’ll stay in nice, new cabins for two nights (with hot showers, even!), camp out for two nights, visit Crater Lake National Park for a day (weather permitting), paddle easy water in Eastern Oregon (near Bend, Oregon) and hike some spectacular trails.

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FALL BREAK: RAFT GUIDE CLINIC

Wed., Oct. 5- Sun., Oct. 9
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Thurs. Sept. 29, 5:00 pm

This clinic is the first step to becoming a professional guide, for those of you who’d like to captain a whitewater raft. You’ll learn technical knowledge and gain valuable experience in the art of running rivers. This trip takes place on the Maupin section of the Deschutes River, at Wapinitia, Box Car, and Oak Springs rapids.

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FALL BREAK: BACKPACK OREGON’S CANYONLANDS

Thurs., Oct. 6- Sun., Oct. 9
Sign up begins: Friday, Aug. 26
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Sept. 27, 6:00 pm

Visit a gorgeous arid canyon as autumn blankets the high desert. This area is in the rainshadow of the Cascades, so the weather should be dry. The canyon walls tower above your camp here, making it feel like you’re in a smaller version of the Grand Canyon. One of the largest springs in eastern Oregon is in the middle of this proposed wilderness area.

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OVERNIGHT CABIN STAY, OREGON COAST #3

Fri., Oct. 14- Sat., Oct. 15
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 16
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct.11

Come hiking on the Oregon coast where we’ll visit rainforests, beaches, and everything in between. We’ll stay in warm and cozy yurts on the coast to give us more time to explore some of Oregon’s best trails and coastlines.

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OVERNIGHT CABIN STAY, OREGON COAST #4

Sat., Oct. 15- Sun., Oct. 16
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 16
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct. 11, 5:30 pm

Come hiking on the Oregon coast where we’ll visit rainforests, beaches, and everything in between. We’ll stay in warm and cozy yurts on the coast to give us more time to explore some of Oregon’s best trails and coastlines.

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ADVANCED SEA KAYAK SKILLS CLINIC

Fri. eve, Oct. 21- Sun., Oct. 23
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 16
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues, Oct. 18, 5:00 pm

Improve on your current skills, paddle under adverse conditions, learn about leadership and how to teach others to kayak. We will tackle challenging wind and waves by the time the weekend is out (weather permitting), and we guarantee you’ll learn a lot. This clinic takes place at various lakes and bays on the Oregon coast, and we’ll be staying in dry yurts at night. Prerequisites: You must know how to swim and should have some prior paddling experience. Due to strong currents and win, participants need reasonable upper body strength.

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YOGA & MEDITATION COAST RETREAT

Fri. eve, Oct. 21 to Sun., Oct. 23
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 16
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct. 18, 5:30 pm

Come have a relaxing weekend doing yoga and meditation with College Outdoors. This is also a great opportunity to spend some time on the Oregon coast. We plan to do short hikes mixed with relaxing yoga sessions. On Friday evening, we’ll go to the Oregon coast, stay in yurts and we’ll return by Sunday afternoon. Come relax, unwind, and join us on this unique, popular College Outdoors trip. No prior experience is necessary.

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CAVING & CAVE CONSERVATION #1

Sat., Oct. 22
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 23
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct. 18, 6:00 pm

Thousands of years ago the lava from a spectacular volcanic eruption created these lava tube caves at the base of Mt. Adams. These awesome natural formations stay relatively dry and at a constant temperature of about 50 F, making them ideal for caving.

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CAVING & CAVE CONSERVATION #2

Sat., Oct. 29
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 23
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct. 25. 6:00 pm

Thousands of years ago the lava from a spectacular volcanic eruption created these lava tube caves at the base of Mt. Adams. These awesome natural formations stay relatively dry and at a constant temperature of about 50 F, making them ideal for caving.

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OVERNIGHT MUSHROOM HIKE #1

Fri. eve, Oct. 29 - Sun., Oct. 30
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 30
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct. 25, 5:00 pm

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. On trips #1 and #2, we’ll stay in a lodge overnight and spend the following day searching a nearby coastal forest for all sorts of fascinating fungi. On trip #3, we’ll spend two nights at the Oregon Dunes hiking the largest coastal sand dunes in the world and searching for mushrooms. All these trips should include a mouth-watering feast! 

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OVERNIGHT MUSHROOM HIKE #2

Sat. aft., Oct. 29 - Sun., Oct. 30
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 30
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Oct. 25, 5:30 pm

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. On trips #1 and #2, we’ll stay in a lodge overnight and spend the following day searching a nearby coastal forest for all sorts of fascinating fungi. On trip #3, we’ll spend two nights at the Oregon Dunes hiking the largest coastal sand dunes in the world and searching for mushrooms. All these trips should include a mouth-watering feast!

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OVERNIGHT MUSHROOM HIKE #3

Fri. eve, Nov. 4 - Sun., Nov. 6
Sign up begins: Friday, Sept. 30
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Nov. 1, 5:00 pm

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. On trips #1 and #2, we’ll stay in a lodge overnight and spend the following day searching a nearby coastal forest for all sorts of fascinating fungi. On trip #3, we’ll spend two nights at the Oregon Dunes hiking the largest coastal sand dunes in the world and searching for mushrooms. All these trips should include a mouth-watering feast!

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GORGE WATERFALL HIKE #1

Sat., Nov. 5
Sign up begins: Friday, Oct. 14
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Nov. 1, 5:30 pm

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.

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OREGON COAST HIKE #2

Sat., Nov. 12
Sign up begins: Friday, Oct. 14
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Nov. 8. 5:30 pm

On the Central Oregon Coast likes an area of huge Sitka trees, ferns, cascading streams and waterfalls. We’ll hike through old growth forest to a secluded bay where we can 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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GORGE WATERFALL HIKE #2

Sun., Nov. 13
Sign up begins: Friday, Oct. 14
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Nov. 8, 5:00 pm

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.

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MAP & COMPASS CLINIC

Sat., Nov. 19
Sign up begins: Friday, Oct. 14
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Nov. 15, 5:00 pm

This clinic establishes an understanding of the tools and basic navigation skills required for outdoor exploration. The knowledge you can gain can form an important part of your leadership development, and is useful for anyone who loves to take outdoor trips.

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GORGE WATERFALL HIKE #3

Sun., Nov. 20
Sign up begins: Friday, Oct. 14
Pre-Trip Meeting (PTM): Tues. Nov. 15, 5:30 pm

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.

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WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE

Thurs. Jan. 5 to Sat. Jan. 14, 2012

This ten-day, intensive seminar on wilderness medicine is becoming the standard training for Outward Bound instructors, National Outdoor Leadership School instructors, and other outdoor professionals.  Improve you resume for that ideal summer job, and be ready for any emergency that might happen to you and your friends in the outdoors.  The workshop is taught by NOLS/Wilderness Medicine Institute.  This course can count towards 1 PE/A credit required for graduation.

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If you have any questions please call our main office at 503-768-7116 or email us.