Fall 2003 Events
Wednesdays, October 8,15,22,29 and November 5
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 ses
sions. 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
Thursday, October 9
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. OP staff will be on hand to help answer your ques
tions. Everyone welcome!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Saturday, October 11 or Sunday, October 12
The OP and the Outdoor Pursuits Program (OPP) are once
again teaming up to bring you a fun day of rock climbing tech
nique instruction. The OPP climbing instructor has tailored
this clinic to beginner and intermediate climbers who want to
focus on their footwork and effective hand placement in a fun,
encouraging atmosphere. The clinic provides 4 hours of
instruction and costs $8 for students and OP Co-op members,
$10 general public. SRC rock shoes, harnesses, and belay
devices can be rented for $3. Registration is limited to 10 par
ticipants per clinic. Preregister at the OP Office.
Saturday or Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Skinner's Butte Climbing Columns
Thursday, October 16
Buy, sell, trade, and socialize! You'll find rain gear, ski/board
equipment, hiking boots, kayaks, sleeping bags, tents, maybe
even a backpacker's espresso maker, and much more!
Anything goes at this humming outdoor equipment flea mar
ket. 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 sellers only please. Parking provided in
the EMU visitor's parking lot. Don't miss this great event. Free!
Thursday 7:30 pm: EMU Ballroom
Thursday, October 23
"Cuba would not have even made it onto my list of top twen
ty destinations, except for one reason ... my government told
me I couldn't go." -Willie Weir. In 1998 Willie Weir pedaled
off on a 2,000 mile bicycle journey throughout this forbidden
island of sugarcane, cigars and socialism. Experience three
months of adventure; from breaching national security at a
nuclear reactor, to a wild, bizarre and unforgettable Christmas
Eve ... all on a prototype bicycle that allowed him to begin solo
and later continue tandem with his wife, Kat. This is the 4th
show by Willie Weir that the OP has hosted and we can't wait.
If you've seen Willie's shows on India, South Africa, and The
Balkans, you know what an amazing presenter and photogra
pher he is; if you haven't experienced a Willie show make sure
you don't miss this one!Free to UO students and OP Co-op
members, $2 general admission.
Thursday, 7:30 pm: 100 Willamette Hall
Tuesday and Thursday, October 28 and 30
Become an OP trip initiator: it's easy. The first night covers OP
philosophy, liability, trip planning, and procedures. Thursday
we'll go over use of the equipment facility (The Barn), gear,
vehicles, safety procedures, and more. Attendance at both ses
sions is required to become a trip initiator. Free!
Tuesday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Thursday, 7:30 pm: OP Bam
Thursday, October 30
If you've never tried mountain bike touring you're really miss
ing out! Whether you're planning a weekend adventure or a
multiple month expedition, this is the intro clinic for you. The
OP's own Suzanne Hanlon worked for 9 years as the Director
of Tours for Adventure Cycling Association (formerly
Bikecentennial). Using OP rental panniers and trailers,
Suzanne will share packing, equipment, and travel tips and
show slides of mountain bike adventures to inspire you. Free!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: Outdoor Program
Thursday, November 6
On the morning of the summer solstice, 11 Outdoor Program
participants were dropped off by bush plane on the banks of
the Firth River in Iwavik National Park in extreme northern
Yukon Territory, Canada. Over the next 10 days, while floating
along 80 miles of the Firth River, the group saw no other
human being. They did, however see a fantastic array of
wildlife, including musk oxen, wolves, Dali's sheep, golden
and bald eagles, gyrfalcons, tundra swans, black bear, and griz
zlies. The group also witnessed the migration of the Porcupine
Caribou herd, 135,000 strong, as they traveled from the Arctic
National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) in Alaska across the Firth
River into the vast lands beyond. The scenery above the arctic
circle was amazing and the cultural history was rich as the
same people have lived in the region for over 10,000 years;
their ancient dwellings were visible throughout the valley.
Come relive this amazing adventure through slides, video
footage, and stories. Free!
Thursday, 7:30 pm: 177 Lawrence Hall
Tuesday.Wednesday, and Thursday November 11,12, and 13
In a full burial avalanche incident, only immediate and effec
tive search and rescue by companions offers real chance of sur
vival. An avalanche beacon, used properly, can be a powerful
tool for rescue. This clinic gives you the opportunity for hands
on use of transceivers that are available for use through the
OP's Allard and Casey Memorial Safety Library. Pre-register at
the OP office. Free!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:00 pm: Outdoor Program
The Outdoor Program has a popular e-mail list for those who
would like to receive notice of the current week's upcoming
events and trips.
If you're interested in receiving this information, please com
plete the submission form on our web page: http://outdoor
program.uoregon.edu
Trees:
Saturday, November 1
Animal Tracks
& Signs:
Tuesday and Saturday,
November 4 and 8
Mushrooms:
Friday and Saturday,
November 14 and 15
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! Preregister
and pay for all clinics
at the OP office.
Expert arborist
"Whitie" Lueck will
lead this tour of cam
pus trees. The tour
ends at the UO Natural
History Museum just
as the "Celebration of
Trees" begins. Sign up
in the OP office.
Free!
Saturday, Nov 1,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm:
UO Natural History
Museum (15th <& Agate)
Local Mammal special
ist Dave Walp will
introduce us to animal
tracks, scat, scratches &
other signs. The
evening session will
prepare us for an
exploratory hike to see
what animals are hid
ing in our local forests.
Pre-register, $4 trans
portation fee.
Tiiesday, 7:30-9:00 pm
Outdoor Program
Saturday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
OP Bam
The OP's own fungus
fanatic, Ed Fredette,
will lead this trip to
local forests in search
of Eugene's best mush
rooms. Pre-register, $4
transportation fee.
Friday, 7:30-9:00 pm,
Outdoor Program and
Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm,
OP Bam