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Fall 98 Event Calendar Outdoor Program Open House ^ A casual gathering at the Outdoor Program to introduce you to the 0C many resources and exciting opportunities offered by the “O.P.” The 0 evening will include refreshments, an action packed slide show, a discussion of resources and the philosophy of Outdoor Program trips. Great way to meet interesting and outdoorsy folks and plan adven tures! Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Frogram New Hikes in the Central Cascades ^ Join Oregon guidebook author William L. Sullivan on a slide showtourof 0C fifteen newly developed hiking trails in the Cascade Range. Interesting P new paths lead to massive springs at the source of the Willamette River, loop around a waterfall high on the flanks of the Newberry Caldera, and follow an ancient waqon road past a house-sized cave. Sullivan explored these trails while preparing the completely revised second edition of his bestselling guidebook, 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Caecadee. Sullivan enlivens his slide show with anecdotes of the plants, animals, history, and geology along the way. Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: 110 Willamette Hall Oc* Trip Initiator's Clinic The most exciting element of Outdoor Program cooperative trips is the opportunity for anyone to shape their own outdoor adventure. No specialized skills are required, just a desire to participate and get the trip process rolling. This event will cover the basic steps of initiating a common adventure trip as well as O.P. philosophy, liability, and trip planning. Learn about the economic and spiritual benefits of being a trip volunteer, such as free equipment rental, access to great toys, leadership training, opportunity for personal growth, and more. Free! Wednesday, 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Frogram Raft Trip Initiator’s Clinic o <i\i Really!? Access to all that boating and transportation equipment to do river trips when and where I want!? Yep! Become an OF raft trip initiator: it’s easy! The first night covers O.P. philosophy, liability, trip planning, and procedures. Saturday, we'll do a short fun river trip on the McKenzie and go over equipment, barn, vehicles, safety and more. Attendance at both sessions is required to become a raft trip initiator. Cost: $0-10 for river trip. Wednesday, 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Frogram Saturday, 9:00 am: The Farn Oc* First Descent of Borneo's Limbang River Borneo, the world's third largest island, holds the oldest rain forest on earth and is home to a vast diversity of plants and animals. It is also a land of great confrontation where some of the world's last nomadic peoples strain for existence against encroaching natural resource extraction. In an effort to explore what may be the last remaining pristine river in Borneo, Sprague Ackley and Eric Volk set out in October, 1997 to kayak the Limbang River, from its source near the Malaysian/Indonesian border to the South China Sea. Come join Eric and Sprague as they take you down the river in slides and stories. Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall Oct Fall Equipment Swap This renowned equipment swap is undoubtedly Eugene’s largest gath ering of outdoor enthusiasts. Hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts will be buying and selling an amazing variety of used backcountry and whitewater gear at garage sale prices. Tents, boats, bikes, skis, clothing—everything goes! No registration required. Limited table space available on a first come basis. Noncommercial sellers only. Free to students and O.P. Co-op members; $1 general admission. Parking provided in EMU visitor’s lot. Thursday, 7:30 fm: EMU Ballroom H°v 5 The Spirit Of High Places Whether as abodes of the gods, places of revelation, or the very pillars of creation, the human race has always looked to the mountains as a metaphor, a symbol of our greatest mysteries. The Spirit of High Places is an expression of mountain landscapes and cultures. This entrancing presentation is a journey through the earth's mountains and the people they have influenced throughout time. For over six years, photojournalist Jonathan Duncan has studied and docu mented the mountain world. Jonathan currently lectures at Western Washington University and teaches seminars and workshops on wilderness photography, mountain geography and culture. Free. Thursday, 7:30 pm: TOO Willamette Hall 10 N°v X'l H.ov Sea Kayaking Safety Clinic One of the popular aspects of sea kayaking is the ease with which novices can get in and paddle away to great adventures without having to learn many technical skills. That allure can be deadly. The seamanship and safety skills needed to handle dramatically changing paddling conditions take many ongoing hours of practice. This intro ductory clinic will touch on several safety areas such as navigation, hazards, equipment, and decision making. Specific examples such as kayaking tragedies and near misses will be discussed. Free. Tuesday, 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Program Exploring the Sea of Cortez The vivid blue and rich marine life of the Sea of Cortez stand out against the rugged Baja desert and the Sierra de la Giganta moun tain range, characterizing one of the most mysterious and dramatic wild places on earth. The isolated islands along the coast, often called the "Mexican Galapagos," are protected as wildlife sanctuar ies, teeming with sea birds, desert animals, and bizarre plants. Dan Geiger, photographer, sea kayaker and O.P. staffer, will share some Baja magicthat will leave you eager to pack and head south fora truly amazing winter adventure. Along with inspirational imagery, Dan will touch on resources, logistics, and Baja travel tips. Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: TOO Willamette Hall Using Avalanche Tnanceivens Ortovox avalanche transceivers are one component of the Allard and Casey Memorial Safety Library (see opposite page for more informa tion on the library). In a full burial avalanche incident, only immediate and effective search and rescue by companions offers real chance of survival. An avalanche beacon, used properly, can be a powerful tool for rescue. This clinic will cover the basics of avalanche rescue procedures, including hands-on use of transceivers. Remember, carry avalanche transceivers to lower your risk profile, not as an excuse to risks! Free. Tuesday, 7:30 pm: O.P. Bapn Intro to Telemark Skiing Bored with the same old ski technique? “Free the Heel, Free the Mind!" The Telemark turn opens a fun door to amazing backcountry ski trips. PSIA telemark instuctor Mel Mann from Eugene Parks Outdoor Program will discuss telemark resources, equipment and technique in this introductory presentation. A variety this year's new equipment will be on display. Videos with slow motion tips and inspirational telemarking will also be shown. Free! Thursday 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Program O.P. Events E-mail List To receive a notice of the current week's upcoming on campus events, send an e-mail to dgeiger@darkwing.uoregon.edu with a subject message, "add events list" and nothing in the message body. Event Info: 346-4365 Web: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~opvvww