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RAFT THE RIVER from Riverbend to Drake Park, with Cascades Adventures. From there, either head out on your own to First Friday festivities or ride back to campus with Cascades Adventures. Float, play games, drink hot beverages, and meet new people at Cascades Adventures First Friday Float! We provide the raft and you provide the smiles!
Sign up for this trip below or stop by the Student Life Office in Tykeson 110.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Get to mountain with Cascades Adventures on these select Thursdays for $20. Van departs at 2:15 p.m. Rentals available for an additional $5. We stay until the lifts shut down at 9 p.m. Register online or in person for each event, spots are first come, first served with payment.
January 31 February 14 February 28
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Explore with us, under a nearly full moon (weather dependent), on this a 3-6 mile hike at night. Group activities may include pre-trip information about layering and thermo-regulation, geocaching, star gazing and constellation identification.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Strap on your snowshoes! Take in the beautiful site of Tumalo Falls and the falls beyond in this out and back 7 mile adventure. We'll also be doing a backpacking stove demo and making some hot water for warm drinks along the way!
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Build temporary shelters on campus with tarps or snow (weather permitting). Cascades Adventures staff will cover LNT and survival considerations then demonstrate some basic techniques and knots for the first 30 minutes. After that it's your turn to practice! This is a great opportunity to explore and learn some skills, then take them into the field on either the day trip to Vista Butte or the overnight to Todd Lake.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
This is a short 4 mile hike with an elevation gain of 720 ft. That leaves us plenty of time to play, explore and build some snow shelters. If you are interested in learning more about winter travel and practice building shelter... or just some time to kick it with your friends in a snowy wonderland, this trip is for you! Once again, weather permitting, you'll want your camera to capture the amazing views!
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Location and fees TBD. Check back for more info.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Get ready for Spring with discussions surrounding camping skills such as food prep, how to pack a backpack, the joys of trekking poles, and other pro-tips. Bring any questions you may have and we'll help you out!
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
This is a 6 mile round trip overnight snowshoe excursion, not taking into consideration any extra exploring we do. We'll put our winter skills to the test, your trip leaders will set you up for success and be there to support you throughout the trip. This outing will provide opportunity to practice overland travel, building winter shelter, group food preparation, and other outdoor living skills.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Location TBD as the date approaches, check back for details.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
This is the standard 9 day course, designed for outdoor professionals, those who take multi-day or longer personal trips, those who take part in high risk activities (rock climbing, whitewater paddling, mountaineering, multi-week expeditions of all kinds, etc.), or those who simply want to know more about wilderness medicine. Certification as a Wilderness First Responder is the industry standard for outdoor instructors and guides.
On campus lodging is available to non OSU - Cascades students for $56/night.
For more information, contact Cascades Adventures at cascadesadventures@osucascades.edu
Register for Cascades Adventures trips, workshops and trip leader training programs online or in person at the Office of Student Life in Tykeson Hall Rm. 110. All registration priority is determined on a first come first served basis. Some trips require a minimal fee, which will need to be paid with a credit card in the Cascades Adventures office to reserve a spot on the trip. Trips going off campus also have a required pre-trip meeting where participants will get important information about the trip including itinerary, equipment list, possible hazards and trip expectations.
Trainings are conducted quarterly and range from activity specific trainings to workshops covering risk management, group facilitation and trip planning. Assessments are ongoing and intended to monitor student development as they progress toward leading outings. Participant Coordinators, Assistant Trip Leaders and Trip Leaders are all positions within the Cascades Adventures Leadership Pathway.
Outings may be proposed by any student, staff or faculty member of OSU-Cascades. In addition, Cascades Adventures staff is available to lead a trip or team building activity for OSU-Cascades student groups.
Recreation Program Coordinator
Julia Conrad
Email
Phone: 541-322-3116
Tykeson Hall 110