Cascades Adventures
Cascades Adventures mission is to offer outdoor and adventurous challenges in a positive and sharing community.
Cascades Adventures is a program designed for the entire OSU Cascades and COCC community. Our intention is to provide students, faculty and staff from the campus community with an opportunity to participate in outdoor activities, outings, programs and workshops. Come join us and meet new folks, try new activities, learn some new outdoor skills and have fun! Cascades Adventures aims at providing enriching experiences for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.
Meetings:
Monday 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm
Click here for a schedule of upcoming outings, trainings and workshops
Interested in the New Student Wilderness Orientation Program:
Read about the OSU-Cascades Headwaters Outing
The moon was out this weekend but unfortunately Cascades Adventures was not. Although conditions were great for a moonlight snowshoe tour, lack of both interest and snow resulted in a canceled outing. As classes begin to wind up and your lives become overwhelmingly busy, it is important to STOP and take some time for yourself. Come help us plan an adventure for the upcoming winter break and join us on an outing as we enjoy the rewards of living in our beautiful region.
Keep up-to-date with upcoming
Cascades Adventures outings, workshops, and trainings by checking the schedule
below. Cascades Adventures will be active this weekend with a trip leader
assessment, a geology-focused day hike, and a road restoration service project.
Sign up early and Sign up often!
Interested in signing up for an outing or do you just want to know more details about a trip?
Get information from Cascades Adventures Coordinator using "CA Instant Beta"
Click here for a schedule of upcoming outings, trainings and workshops
Faculty Advisor: Jeffrey Myers
Email: jeffrey.myers@osucascades.edu
Office: 322-3116
Cell: 390-1967
Student Contact: Greg Silbernagel
FAQ
Who is allowed to participate?
Any person who is currently a student, faculty or staff at OSU Cascades and Central Oregon Community College is welcome to attend our trips, outings, and workshops.
How much do the trips cost?
There are no fees or dues for Cascades Adventures. Our costs are cared for by the Student Fee Committee, which allocates an annual operational budget. For the majority of our outings, there is no cost. We do provide trainings and workshops occasionally that may require a fee to cover the contracting of outside resources.
Who leads the trips?
Cascades Adventures trips are led by qualified and experienced leaders, who are members of the Cascades community. All trip leaders undergo a rigorous application process that evaluates their skills and experiences in a certain activity. All trip leader teams have, at a minimum, a WFR certification. Many of our trip leaders are students in the Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Tourism program and are well versed in facilitating, leading, and instructing groups.
What gear do I need to have?
Cascades Adventures has a very limited gear inventory. For all of the outings, participants must provide personal gear, such as water bottles, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc. Cascades Adventures gear is limited to rock climbing (ropes, harnesses, helmets), back-country snow riding (avalanche beacons & probes, shovels), and canoeing (boats, pfd's, paddles).
What experience do I need to have?
Many of Cascades Adventures outings are designed for beginner to intermediate level participants. For more advanced outings, we typically reserve the title of workshop or training, for these will focus primarily on technical and leadership skill development.
How can you become a trip leader?
Read through the description of the application process and trip leader responsibilities. Being a Cascades Adventures trip leader is rewarding and beneficial to all students, regardless of their area of study.
