O.P. AR£N£SS CLiNlC Avalanches are a serious hazard for winter backcountry travelers. Skiers and climbers literally can trigger tlqir own destiny by venturing onto unstable slopes. Attending this evening clinic by avalanche expert Jim Frankenfidd will raise your awareness and understanding of avalancif equipment. FIRST A AMERICAN AU. K/OAA€N*S ASC£NT OF CHO oyu Jofl On May 5,1999 three members of the Women's Century Expedition summited Cho Oyu, the sixth highest peak (8,210 meters) in the world located on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Upon making the summit, this team became the first all American women's team to summit an 8,000 meter peak without the use of supplemental oxygen or Sherpa climbing support. The team's unique goals,"... to maintain positive momentum throughout the whole process, give the expedition our personal best, and stay friends from beginning to finish", set this team apart from most summit oriented teams. Expedition member Liane Owen's slide presentation and discussion of the climb will shed light on this unique and exciting accomplishment. Free! Monday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall BACK'COUNfRy Stfii NG A NO CAAAPiNG CLiNiC ^ Interested in heading into the backcountry this winter for a bit of adventure? The backcountry o holds some of the best snow and the most stunning scenery around; knowing how to travel in ' the wild, white country is a must for a successful trip. Outdoor Program Coordinator, Dan Geiger, will present information on the equipment, techniques, and destinations of backcoun try skiing and camping. The construction of snow shelters will also be discussed and videos will be used to inspire you. Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Program NO TURNING BACK' fcb <) ROCK" Ct-IMBING A TOILER OF PAINE Halfway up the 4000 foot fate of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, Steve Schneider's partner decided he'd had enough and descended. Steve continued on alone in horrendous weather conditions; eleven days later he summited. His climb, Golazo (5.10, A4+) is the most difficult artificial climb on any of the Towers of Paine. The climb was done in alpine style without the use of fixed ropes and all gear and trash were retrieved from the route. This climb represents the zenith of Steve's 28 years of climbing and his thrilling slide presentation tells the tale with dramatic imagery, comic moments, and raw emotion. Free for UO students and Outdoor Program Co-op members; $2 general admission. Wednesday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall feto XI, \9 mriATOR'S CUNiC Really!? Access to ai that equipment and vehicles to do trips when and where I want!? Yep! Become an OP trip initiator: it’s easy! The first night covers OP philosophy, liability, trip planning, and procedures. Saturday well go over equipment, barn, vehides, safety and more, then do a short fun river trip on the McKenzie. Attendance at both sessions is required to become a river trip initiator, if you can't go boating on Saturday, you can si come for the morning Bom session. Cost: Sf 2 far river trip. tdoor Program am: Hie Bar 6R€Ar DiViDC MOUNTAIN BiK't ROO T€ The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route extends from Canada to Mexico along the Continental n a Divide and passes through some of the most breathtaking backcountry in the USA. Maps for ^ the route were completed by Adventure Cycling Association in 1996 and since that time, the route has become the premier backcountry bicycle touring route in America. Although John Stamstead did the tour in 18 world record setting days, the average cyclist takes 2-3 months to complete the entire journey. Suzanne Hanlon organized group tours on the route and has lead 10-day sections of the route in Montana and Wyoming. Her slide show and discussion of the required equipment, maps, techniques, and skill levels will inspire you to customize your own tour along the route. Come discover the ultimate bikepacking trip! Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: 110 Willamette Hall OUTDOOR STOR£ 6ARA6£ SAL£ Returns, discontinued items, excess inventory, used rental gear and other deals will be 1 flying at this unique gathering of Eugene's most popular outdoor gear stores! These folks are here to get rid of stock at bargain prices. This is a great opportunity to buy clothes and equipment for your next grand adventure! See you there! Free. Tuesday 7:30 pm: EMU Ballroom OUTDOOR PR06RAAA‘S EVENTS E-AAAlL UST To receive a notice of the current week's upcoming on campus events, send an email to dgeiger@darkwing.uoregon.edu with a subject message, "add events list" and nothing in the message body.1 Event Info: 346-4365 Web: http://outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu