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Spring 2001 Events Liquid Lifestyles 3 “Spawning Grounds” The OP kicks off it’s spring season by bringing SL Production’s latest thrilling kayaking film. Witness some of today’s most radical kayaking, documented through a string of incredible adventures to: California, Indonesia, Canada, Africa, India, and Norway. Free to UO Students and OP Co-op members, $2 general admission. Wednesday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall April 4 O.P. Kayak Pool Sessions - - - '• -y’i STIf -'v- . Make sure that you are “ready to roll” this spring by practicing your skills in a warm, supportive environment. The Outdoor Program has reserved pool space at Gerlinger Pool on the UO Campus for five skill builder sessions. An O.P. staffer will be on hand to offer informal tips, but instruction is not provided. Small pool means space will fill fast. Reserve your spot by prepaying at the O.P. Office. Pool Session: $3 UO students and Co-op members, $5 General Admission, OR Kayak Rental $3 (first come basis). xues<jays, Gerlinger Pool, 7:30 pm April 10, 17, 24 and May 1 and 8 World rekaowned mountaineer ahl author, Jun^Whittaker, comes t< UO to talk about his adventures. Banff festival of mountain films The Banff Festival of Mountain Films, presented by Eagle Creek Travel Gear and National Geographic Society, has been celebrating the spirit of adventure and the mountain environment for 25 years. The festival is the oldest and largest mountain film festival in North America and one of the most prestigious in the world. Co-sponsored by REI Eugene, the show highlights exceptional films about mountain culture, environment, and sport. Advance ticket sales begin April 2 at EMU Tickets and REI. Advance tickets $7 for UO Students and OP Co-op members ($8 day of show); $9 General Admission ($ 10 day of show). Thursday, 7:00 pm: 150 Columbia Hall Spring Equipment Swap Buy! Sell! Trade! Socialize! Anything goes at this humming outdoor equipment flea market. An amazing variety of gear goodies at garage sale prices will change hands at this swap, limited table space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking provided in the EMU visitor's parking lot. Private sellers only please. Free! April 10 Thursday, 7:30 pm: EMU Ballroom Trip Initiator’s Clinic Become an OP trip initiator: it’s easy! The first night covers OP philosophy, liability, trip planning, and procedures. Saturday we’ll cover use of the equipment facility, our equipment, the vehicles, safety procedures, and we’ll go out on the river to practice what we’ve learned. Attendance at both sessions is required to become a river trip initiator. Cost: $ 12 for river trip. Paid Advertising Wednesday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program Saturday, 9:00 am: The Barn Eleventh Annual Rogue River Clean-Up Don't miss the Eleventh Annual Rogue Cleanup; have a bash picking up trash! The Outdoor Program has officially adopted the Wild and Scenic portion of the Rogue. We float and hike the banks picking up garbage, and tires between Rainie Falls and Mule Creek Canyon. Last year we removed over 90 tires from the river! Local businesses support the effort with food, boats, and other donations. Check with the OP for sign-up date and time. Space is limited. Pretrip meeting is mandatory. Estimated cost $25-35. Thursday, 7:00am: The Barn Sea Kayaking the Kenai fiords, Hlaska In June of 2000, Kevin Schrier and Robert Ruffner embarked on a two week sea kayaking adventure along the Kenai Fiords Coast, from Seward to Homer, Alaska. The journey challenged the friend’s paddling skills with ocean swells, chaotic rebound waves, rip tides, and 8-10 foot roller waves. Evening campsites often found the duo dining on fresh salmon, wild blueberries, and salmon berries. Wildlife was plentiful; black bear, otter, coyote, eagle, humpback whale, and a variety of sea birds added an exciting dimension to the adventure. Join Kevin Schrier as he recreates his journey with slides and stories. Free! Thursday, 7:30 pm: 110 Willamette Hall isgflWBMBMBMMMMMMMMMBMBBflMMHHHBI Rock Climbing 101 Clinic The OP and the Outdoor Pursuits Program (OPP) are teaming up to bring you a fun day of rock climbing technique instruction. The clinic is aimed at beginners and intermediates that want the opportunity to focus on their footwork and place their hands effectively. Taught by the OPP’s own Tim Garland, this Intro Clinic won’t cover the how to’s of belay and anchor setting, instead we’ll take the entire day to focus on technique. The OPP has generously donated the use of rock shoes, harnesses, and belay devices for those that need them. The clinic provides 4 hours of instruction and costs $3 for students and OP Co-op members, $5 general public. Registra tion is limited to 10 participants, pre-register at the OP Resource Room. Saturday, May 12, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Skinner’s Butte Climbing Columns Paddle Captain’s Clinic Rafting trips are popular in spring time and paddle captains are in demand This clinic will cover the basics of basics of boat han dling, river running strategies, reading the river, swimmer rescue, and team work. Saturday we’ll hit the river and get a chance to practice what we’ve learned. Pre-registration required. Cost is $15 for students and OP Co-op members; $20 for nonmembers. Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program Saturday, 9:00 am: The Barn River Rescue Clinic This popular clinic is a must for river trip initiators and beginning boaters alike. If you run rivers, you will encounter a situation that requires rescue skills. Useful knots, rope systems, hardware, techniques, and strategies, will be covered'in this hands-on, land based clinic. Space is limited and preregistration is required. $20 for students and OP Co-op members; $25 for nonmembers. Sunday, 9:00 am: The Barn Outdoor Program Event E-Mail List The Outdoor Program has a popular e-mail list for those who would like to receive a notice of the current week’s on-campus ev ents and trips. Fill in the submission form on our web page: http://outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu
