Winter 2002 Events
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm-9:0© pm
January 16,23,30 & February 6
Avalanche Awareness Clinic
This two-part clinic is co-sponsored by the City of Eugene,
River House Outdoor Program and instructed by Melvin
Mann. The free evening presentation covers avalanche types, hazard
estimation, route selection, rescue techniques & equipment. The $35
Saturday clinic gives participants a chance to dig snow pits, analyze
snow conditions and gain hands on practice on rescue andd assesment
techniques. Pre-register at the OP office or at the River House.
Tuesday, 7pm-9pm: 110 Willamette Hall
Saturday, 8am-6pm: Eugene Parks River House
Jan 22:
Jan 26
Cycling South Africa
In 1995, Willie Weir cycled for five months in post-apartheid
South Africa. Constantly warned that he would be killed if he
strayed into tribal lands, he had to face his fears, overcoming physical and
emotional obstacles along the way. Join us for this wonderful multimedia
presentation from one of the most entertaining story tellers in the industry!
Free to students & OP Co-op members, $2 general admission.
Thursday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall
Time To Climb
Want to discover, or improve, your rock climbing skills while
meeting other capable climbers? The OP has reserved time on the
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Rock Wall on the UO campus for
five skill builder sessions. Instruction is not provided. This is
simply an opportunity to build an OP rock climbing community and
practice, practice, practice. When warm weather arrives we’ll be
ready to climb Smith Rocks, Flagstone, Joshua Tree and more!
Reserve your spot by prepaying at the OP Office. You must get
belay checked at the SRC Rock Wall before the sessions begin. Rock
Climbing cost is $3 per session, and SRC Hamess/Shoes/Beiay Device
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
January 26, and February 2,9,16
Forest Service Trailhead
Fee Symposium
In 1998, the Willamette National Forest, along with several other forests,
abruptly introduced a new revenue program set up as a Recreation Fee
Demonstration Program (Fee Demo). The “test” program, originally set to
terminate in 1999 has recently been extended for a third time by congres
sional action. The difficult issue of “pay-to-play” fees has sharply polarized
the self-propelled outdoor recreation community. The Outdoor Program
has invited articulate and passionate advocates on both sides of the debate
to discuss the legal and recreational issues of this program. This event
promises to be informative and compelling. Free!
Tuesday, 7:30 pm: Ben Linder Room
Feb
5
Kayak Polo!
Are you kidding? Polo in my kayak?!! Join the OP in exploring
this unique combination of popular H20 activities. Kayak polo
has been described as a combination of basketball, polo and a waterfight.
The sport is taking off across the country and Europe. Don*t miss out! Pre
register in the OP office, space very limited. UO students and OP Co-op
members $3, General Admission $5.
Wednesday, 7:30 pm-9:00 pm: Gerlinger Pool
Feb
13
Mini Skills Clinics
improve your outdoor experience. Pre-registration and a materials
fee of $5 is required for the ski tuning clinic, and $10 for the kayak
Come tune and wax your board(s) for the season ahead. $5 materials
fee, pre-register at OP Office. $5
Knot Tying Clinic - Tues. Feb 12: 5:30 pm
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Kayak Outfitting Clinic - Tues. March 5: 5:30 pm
Outfit your newor used kayak for a customized fit. Hip and Knee pad
material provided. $10 . V „ . . ^ .
Trip Initiator's Clinic
Access to all 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 we’ll go over the use of the equipment facility
(The Barn), our equipment, the vehicles, safety procedures, and more.
Attendance at both sessions is required to become an initiator. Free!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: EMU Outdoor Program
Saturday, 9:30 am: OP Barn
OP Equipment Swap
Private and Retail Sellers!
This event is a combination of our popular Swap with the Outdoor Store
Garage SaleReturns, discounted items, excess inventory, used rental
gear and other deals will be flying at this unique gathering of Eugene’s
popular outdoor gear stores and gear heads! 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 adventure!
Tuesday, 7:30 pm: EMU Ballroom
Feb
26
Feb 21
Feb 23
La Nina Sea Kayaking
Expedition
In the summer of 1998, five women slipped into their sea kayaks and began
an amazing adventure. Their journey took them along the entire length of
the rugged coastline and storm-tossed seas of British Columbia’s Outside
Passage. Three of these intrepid explorers will thrill us with a multimedia
slide presentation that details this exciting journey. Co-sponsored by the
UO Women's Center this event is free to UO students and OP Co-op
members, $2 general public.
Thursday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall
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
upcoming on-campus events. Fill in the submission form
on our web page.
Web: http://outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu
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