Winter 2003 Events
Thursday and Saturday. Jan 1 6 and 18
Become an OP trip initiator: it’s easy. No specialized skills are required, just a
desire to get the trip rolling. We’ll cover the basic steps of initiating a common
adventure trip and detail the benefits of being a trip volunteer, such as free
equipment rental, leadership experience, and opportunities for personal growth.
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, Jan 16,7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Saturday, Jan 18,9:30 am: OP Barn
Wednesdays. Jan 22. 29. and Feb 5, 1 2. 1 9
Get ready to roll! Practice 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 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 Session:
$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
Saturdays. Jan 25. and Feb 1.8. and 1 5
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) Climbing Wall on the UO campus for four 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 Rock, 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 if you have your own gear (hamess/shoes/
belay device) or $5 if you need gear. It’s time to climb and all skill levels are
welcome!
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: UO-SRC Climbing Wall
Thursday, February 1 3
Located 58 miles southeast of Eugene, Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in
the world and the second largest lake in the state. This pristine lake and the
surrounding area provide an opportunity for a variety of recreation experiences
but the number of visitors has grown substantially over the past few decades
resulting in additional stress to the area’s resources and the purity of the lake.
The US Forest Service manages the Waldo Lake area and four employees of this
agency will present an overview of the management strategies, environmental
education program, volunteer projects, as well as scientific studies of fish life
and aquatic plants of this fascinating area. Free!
Thursday, Feb 13,7:30 pm: Ben Linder Room
Outdoor Program
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Wednesday. February 26
The Outdoor Program is proud to bring the International Wildlife Film Festival’s
post festival tour to the University of Oregon campus. The IWFF, is now in its
25th year, making it the longest running event of its kind in the world. Several
top award-winning films from around the world will be shown staring your
favorite wildlife including: frogs, monkeys, beavers, wolves, salmon and more.
IWFF selections are educational, fun, informative and fascinating. Join us for the
first annual OP sponsored Wildlife Film Festival! Free to UO students and OP
Co-op members, $2 general admission.
Wednesday, Feb 26,7:30 pm: 177 Lawrence Hall
Thursday. March 6
Last summer, Kevin Schrier headed for Alaska with his river kayak in tow. After
meeting up with his kayaking partner Robert Ruffner and flying in to a remote
lake near Seward, (five days walk from the nearest help), Kevin soon found
himself engulfed by a five foot wave hole in a Class V rapid named “Fear and
Trembling”. Three portages and 20 miles of high gradient river paddling later
they entered the quiet waters of Prince William Sound. Kevin will come to the
Outdoor Program to share his adventure through slides and stories. Join us for
a look at some of Alaska’s pristine glacial wilderness, challenging whitewater,
beautiful saltwater and abundant wildlife. Learn how to hitchhike from your
kayak, get chased by a US Forest Service kayak patrol, scout rapids while
hanging from your ankles 100 feet above the river, and portage with style! Free!
Thursday, March 6,7:30 pm: Outdoor Program