Headwaters

Headwaters

New Student Orientation Outdoor Trips

Headwaters provides an opportunity for new and transfer students to connect with other new students, explore the beautiful natural environment in and around Bend, start to build a support network and ease the transition into college life before classes even begin. Students tell us Headwaters is one of their favorite programs at OSU-Cascades – you don’t want to miss it!

Headwaters Trips take place the week before the fall term begins and are open to all new first-year students and new transfer students.

Headwaters Trips 2023!

Climbing at Smith Rock State Park

Monday, September 18 - Thursday, September 21, 2023
Welcome dinner and move in (for Residence Hall students) will occur the afternoon/evening of Sunday, September 17. The on-campus pre-trip meeting and trip departure are Monday, September 18. The trip will return to campus Thursday, September 21.

Backpacking in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area, Diamond Peak Wilderness Area, or Crater Lake National Park

Tuesday, September 19 - Friday, September 22, 2023
Welcome dinner and move in (for Residence Hall students) will occur the afternoon/evening of Monday, September 18. The on-campus pre-trip meeting and trip departure are Tuesday, September 19. The trip will return to campus Friday, September 22.

Stand Up Paddleboarding in Cascades Lakes Region

Wednesday, September 20 - Friday, September 22, 2023
Welcome dinner and move in (for Residence Hall students) will occur the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, September 19. The on-campus pre-trip meeting and trip departure are Wednesday, September 20. The trip will return to campus Friday, September 22.

 

*Locations stated are tentative due to conditions at the time of the trip.

To find all Fall Welcome events, go to the Fall Welcome website.

Early Move-In

If you are living in the residence hall fall term, you can move into your room the arrival date of your Headwaters trip. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Choose Your Adventure

Participants will be placed into cohorts of up to 9 students based on interest. All trips will be overnight in the field.

Open to All Levels of Experience

Trips are open to all levels of experience. Trips are led by experienced Cascades Adventures Student Trip Leaders and OSU-Cascades Alumni. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-322-3116.

Cost

The cost of the Headwaters is $70 for Backpacking & Rock Climbing and $60 for Stand Up Paddleboard. Meals and early move-in rates are included.

Fall 2023 Registration for Headwaters

Registration Opens: Tuesday, July18, 2023 at 10 AM (PST)

Registration and Waitlist Promotion will close Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 9 AM (PST).

Headwaters Trip Registration - CampusGroups Link

Contact Us

Ellsworth Faris
Campus Recreation Coordinator
541-322-3116
ellsworth.faris@osucascades.edu