OP Kayak Pool Sessions
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7
Get ready to roll this spring, practice your skills in a warm, supportive envi
ronment. The Outdoor Program has reserved pool space at Gerlinger Pool on
the UO Campus for five skill builder sessions. An OP staff person will be on?
hand to offer informal tips but instruction is not provided. A small pool means
that space vAll fill quickly. Reserve your spot by prepaying at the OP Office.
Pool Session: $3 UO students and OP Co-op members, $5 general admission,
OP Kayak Rental $5 (first-come basis).
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Gerlinger Poo!
Trip Initiator's Clinic
Thursday a Saturday, April 11 and 13
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
facility (The Bam), the equipment, vehicles, safety procedures, and more. At
tendance at both sessions is required to become a trip initiator. Free!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Saturday, 9:30 am: OP Bam
Banff Festival of Mountain Films
Saturday, April 20th
Now in its 26th year, The Banff Festival of Mountain Films, presented by Eagle
Creek Travel Gear and National Geographic Society, offers big screen adven
ture that’s larger than life. The festival is the oldest and largest festival in
North America and one of the most prestigious in the world. Cosponsored by
REI Eugene and KRVM radio, the show highlights films about mountain cul
ture, environment, and sport. These films will amaze, inspire and move you.
This year’s show will be held at the McDonald Theatre where screen, sound,
comfort, and refreshments will all be maximized! Advanced ticket sales begin
April 1st at EMU Tickets and REI Eugene, and all Fastixx outlets. Ticket prices
are $8 for UO Students and OP Co-op Members; $10 General Admission (stu
dents & co-op members must buy tickets at EMU or REI to receive discount).
Prices increase $1 on day of show.
Saturday, 7:00 pm: McDonald Theatre,
(corner of loth & Willamette Street)
Spring Interpretive Series
Birds: Thursday a Sunday, April 25 a 28
Flowers: Friday a Saturday, May 17 a 18
It’s time again for our popular Interpretive Series where local experts help
broaden our knowledge of our local flora and fauna. Spaces fill quickly so
preregister at the OP office; $2 transportation fee for each outing.
Birds: UO field ornithology instructor and local bird guide author, Dan
Gleason, will provide an evening presentation on breeding behavior and take
us to the field to observe and identify these fascinating creatures.
WHdflOW€rs: Marcia Cutler of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, will
provide an evening of instruction into the basics of wildflower identification
and lead an informative and colorful hike to a local wildflower-laden hillside.
Birds: Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Sunday, 7:00 am: The Barn
Wiidfiowers: Friday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Saturday, 9:00 am: The Barn
Twelfth Annual Rogue River Clean-Up
Thursday-Simday, May 2-5
Don’t miss the Twelfth Annual Rogue River Clean-up; have a bash picking up
trash! The OP 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. Every year we haul hundreds of pounds of trash from
the river banks. Local businesses support the effort with food, boats, and other
donations. Sign-up at the OP on April 3rd at 5;30 pm (each person may sign
up for themself and just one other person; sorry, no exceptions!). Space is
limited. Pre-trip meeting is mandatory. Estimated cost is $25-35.
.^Thursday, JjQCtam: The Barn
Rock Climbing 101 Clinic
Saturday, May 4th
The OP and the Outdoor Pursuits Program (OPP) are once again teaming up
to bring you a fun day of rock climbing technique instruction. OPP climbing
instructor, Trevor Lewis, tailors the clinic to beginner and intermediate climb
ers who want to focus on their footwork and place their hands effectively, in a
fun and supportive atmosphere. The clinic will not cover the how to’s of belay
and anchor setting; instead we ’ll take the entire day to focus on technique.
The clinic provides 4 hours of instruction and costs $3 for students and OP
Co-op members, $5 general public. SRC rock shoes, harnesses, and belay
devices can be rented for $3. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Pre
register at the OP Office.
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Skinner’s Butte Climbing Columns
Beyond K2
Wednesday, May 8
In 1993, Greg Mortenson went to northern Pakistan’s Karakoram mountains
to climb K2. After 78 arduous days, the expedition put two members on K2's
summit and left Greg "physically emaciated and emotionally wasted." Since
K2, Greg has dedicated his life, as the first foreigner to establish community
based education, conservation and health programs for the ethnic Balti people
of the K2 region. He established Central Asia Institute (CAI) www.ikat.org, to
assist local people in a region of wars, Islam, high peaks, Taliban and uncer
tainty. Through stunning photography and insightful commentary, Greg will
share his inspirational story in an evening you will never forget. Free!
Wednesday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall
Tree Climbing Clinic
Friday Er Saturday May 10 £,11
If you love the outdoors and are looking for a new way to experience it, come
learn more about tree climbing. Viola Brumbaugh of New Tribe will instruct
this 2-part clinic. The evening orientation covers the “how to” with an equip
ment review and climbing technique information. On Saturday we 'll get out
into the forest and climb trees. Preregister at the OP Office, spaces are limited
and will fill quickly so sign-up now! Cost is $8 for students and OP Co-op
members and $10 for general public.
Friday, 7:00 pm: Outdoor Program
Saturday, 9:00 am: The Barn
Cycling the Pacific Ring of Fire
Thursday, May 16
“Volcano-hopping” on mountain bikes around the globe’s largest ocean... is
an epic expedition undertaken by Canadian adventurers Janick Lemieux and
Pierre Bouchard. Come and meet this amazing woman-man cyclo-touring team
as they share anecdotes and discoveries gathered during the first stage of their
ambitious “cyclo-volcanic” quest: 25,000 kilometers and 25 months astride
their mounts from Canada to Chile via hundreds of dormant and wide awake
volcanoes! As part of the “Pedal Magazine/Cycling the Pacific Ring of Fire
part 1 ” pan-Canadian/Pacific Northwest tour; these two amazing riders will
visit the UO and the OP is proud to host this outstanding multimedia presenta
tion. Free to students and OP Co-op members, and $2 for general public.
Thursday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall
Outdoor Program Event E-Mail List
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would like to receive notice of the current week’s upcoming
events and trips. If you’re interested in receiving this infor
mation, please complete the submission form on our web page:
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