Fall 2002 Events
uet ready to roll! Practice your skills in a warm, supportive environment. The
Outdoor Program has reserved pool space at Gerlinger Pool on the UO Cam
pus 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
will fill quickly. Reserve your spot by prepaying at the OP Office. Pool Ses
sion: $3 UO students and OP Co-op members, $5 general admission, OP Kayak
Rental $5 (first-come basis).
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Gerlinger Pool
Welcome to the Outdoor Program! Come to a casual gathering with a thrilling
slide show and introduction to the OP resources and philosophy. Come meet
interesting people who share your love of the outdoors and start planning your
next adventure. Everyone welcome!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Rock Climbing 101 Clinic
Saturday, October 12
The OP and the Outdoor Pursuits Program (OPP) are once again teaming up to
bring you a fun day of rock climbing technique instruction. The OPP climbing
instructor has tailored this clinic to beginner and intermediate climbers 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. Preregister at
the OP Office.
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Skinner’s Butte Climbing Columns
Thursday and Saturday, October 17 and 19
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 Bam), the gear, vehicles, safety procedures, and more.
Attendance at both sessions is required to become a trip initiator. Free!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Saturday, 9:30 am: OP Barn
Thursday, October 24
In the winter of 2001, David Anderson and Ant Chapin planned a winter expe
dition despite US State Department warnings not to travel in Nepal. Forced to
change their objectives due to terrorist attacks by Maoist insurgents, the two
successfully climbed Kwangde Lo and Lobuche East in the Kumbu Mountain
Range. While traveling in Nepal, David was struck by the people and their
struggle to gain political, social, and economic stability. David will come to
the UO to share his adventure; his slide presentation describes the history of
the region, the affect of foreign tourism on the environment, and shows the
stunning mountain scenery of the Himalayas. Free to UO students and OP Co
op members; $2 general admission.
Thursday, 7:30 pm: 110 Willamette Hall
[fall Interpretive Series
Birds: Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2
Trees: Saturday, November 9
mushrooms: Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16
The OP and UO Natural History Museum join forces again to bring you the
fall interpretive series. Local specialists share their knowledge to heighten
your outdoor experiences! All weekend field trips depart from the UO Natu
ral History Museum (near the comer of 15th & Agate). Preregister and pay
for all clinics at the OP office.
Birds:
UO field ornithology instructor and local bird guide author, Dan Gleason,
will provide an evening presentation on “Winter Birds of the Willamette Val
ley” and take us to the field to observe and identify winter birds. $4.
Fri, Nov 1,7:30-9:00 pm, 110 Willamette and
Sat, Nov 2,9:00 am -12:00 pm, UO Natural History Museum
Trees:
Expert arborist “Whitie” Lueck will lead this tour of campus trees. Free!
Sat, Nov 9,9:00 am-12:00 pm, UO Natural History Museum
Mushrooms:
The OP’s own fungus fanatic, Ed Fredette, will lead this trip to local forests,
in search of Eugene’s best mushrooms. $4.
Fri, 7:30-9:00 pm, Outdoor Program and
Sat, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, UO Natural History Museum
Tuesday, nouember 5
Buy, sell, trade, and socialize! You’ll find rain gear, ski/board equipment, hik
ing boots, kayaks, sleeping bags, tents, and maybe even a backpacker’s espresso
maker and much more! Anything goes at this humming outdoor equipment flea
market. An amazing variety of gear will change hands at garage sale prices.
Limited table space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Private sell
ers only please. Parking provided in the EMU visitor’s parking lot. Don’t miss
this great event. FREE!!
Tuesday 7:30 pm: EMU Ballroom
Wednesday, nouember 13
War, sickness, romance, crime, adventure! While UN troop trucks and tanks
rolled along Bosnia’s highways, Willie Weir cycled into Sarajevo and beyond
into Serb controlled Bosnia. From the mountains of Slovenia, to the back roads
of Albania, Willie encountered this volatile region and a woman who would
change his life forever. The OP is thrilled to welcome Willie Weir back for his
third performance and slide presentation here at UO. If you haven’t had a chance
to see him don’t miss this one; skillful story tellers are hard to find and Willie
is one of the finest! Free to UO students and OP Co-op members, $2 general
admission. Wednesday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall
Tuesday, nouember 19
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
that are available for use through the OP’s Allard and Casey Memorial Safety
Library (for details see page 3). Free.
Tuesday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
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