GET THE FUCK OUTSIDE with the Outdoor Program! Don’t worry, there are plenty of trips left to explore this term. The OP is a great way to make friends with similar interests and hone those beginner to advanced outdoor skills.
Here are just a few to tickle your palate:
May 7: Tualatin River SUP
This Saturday go SUP (stand up paddleboarding) on the Tualatin River.
Rec members: $25
Non-member: $50
Registration deadline: 5/11 at 5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 5/11 at 5 p.m.
May 14: Triple Falls Day Hike
Take a hike…in Triple Falls! This 3.2 mile hike (round trip) is a great intermediate waterfall filled hike on the Oneonta Creek trail.
Rec Center member: $25
Non-member: $50
Registration deadline: 5/11 at 5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 5/11 at 5 p.m.
May 15: Clackamas Rafting
Want to test how much you love being thrashed around? Hop on a 13 mile stretch of rafting through Clackamas river. The scenic views will help you forget how cold the water is.
Rec Center member: $35
Non-member: $70
Registration deadline: 5/11 at 6 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 5/11 at 6 p.m.
May 20-22: Smith Rock Climbing
This three-day weekend trip will take you on a rock climbing trip through Smith Rocks on an excursion through Oregon’s world famous climbing destination.
Rec Center member: $100
Non-member: $200
Registration deadline: 5/18 at 6 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 5/18 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Cape Horn Day Hike
Explore the Columbia River Gorge like never before as you venture through Cape Horn. All experienced hikers welcome!
Rec Center member: $25
Non-member: $50
Registration deadline: 5/18 at 5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 5/18 at 5 p.m.
May 28-30: Sahalee Tyee Backpacking
“This trip is designed to teach you the basics of backpacking, backcountry cooking, travel, packing and Leave No Trace skills, allowing you to build a knowledge base and get you ready for your summer adventures.”
Rec Center member: $110
Non-member: $220
Registration deadline: 5/25 at 6 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 5/25 at 6 p.m.
June 4: Frog Lake SUP
SUP with studying, huh? Clear your mind of finals by spending the day in the mountain air in the idyllic base of Mt. Hood’s Frog Lake.
Rec Center member: $35
Non-member: $70
Registration deadline: 6/1 at 5 p.m.
Pre-trip meeting: 6/1 at 5 p.m.
But don’t take my word for it, listen to an experienced pioneer:
“The Pacific Northwest has some of the most amazing recreational opportunities in the country and the Portland State Outdoor Program is a great way to get students outside, on low cost adventures where they can explore this amazing part of the country,” said Outdoor Program Coordinator, Ann Marie Hingley.