Outdoor program: adventures galore The swirling whitewater of the Nepalese river rushed by below as the man on the bank lay, an in fection climbing up his leg. There was no professional medical help for hun dreds of miles, but massive doses of antibiotics even tually wiped out the infection. Bruce Mason, coordinator of the University's Outdoor Program, says that adventure nearly cost him his leg, but gave him a different outlook on life. "I can't put it into words,” he says. Of course, not everyone wants to raft down a remote river that has never been run before, as Mason did. Maybe a 25-mile bicycle ride out in the country is challenging enough. Or maybe kayaking down the Willamette is an adventure in itself. Mason says the Outdoor Program is a good place to start. In fact, he was a graduate student in recrea tional management when he first began participating in the program. The structure of the program makes it easy for the prospective camper, biker, hiker, skier or other outdoorist to sign up for a trip or outing. For specific outings, whether they be to Nepal or Drain, interested persons fill out a trip sheet a few days or weeks in advance. If other people are interested in that outing, all they do is sign up. No membership, no dues, no meetings, no officials, no catches. This free-form minimalistic structure makes the program unique, Mason says. "In Eugene it works," says Mason, "but in New York City, I'm not so sure," he says with a laugh. The program, created in the late 1960s, was the inspiration for many other similar programs throughout the country. It's also the biggest and probably the best, ac cording to Mason. • By having paid staff members like himself, Mason says the program has enjoyed continuity and has developed a healthy relationship with companies Emerald Phoio who supply outdoor equipment. A kayak worth over $400 just donated by a local company lay on the floor of the program center. The program is more than just taking outings. It has a resource library that Mason says is probably the largest in the state. There are free onr\'1hur*5-9pm,1ritKilat f-topm . farHourMi WamHI2amAtoft fri,^affrar\5pm'iafn.* ^ * ’ . ' <3 4 THmi 1 hfufa ailvyaidnrtoarel?^ f 'v 3 j Margarita^ J 9pm-2an\ . witMhtfcouporv coupon (coupon expires Oct 9,9)) Spaghetti Dinner ^ 4T>5 jerved with homemade wup4,0eadi coupon w wi*n-ihi* coupon | coupon (coupon exp irt* Oc*-0,to) na;i+k-t+it^ coupon 2^ for onejjriflfcA tibPsL m * with-tfu* coupon 4r*4o**r\ 7*l-l*oo coupon 4740Main 747-7900