Cascades Adventures Schedule
A schedule of the Outings program at OSU-Cascades, including Meetings, Outings, and Assessments/Trainings.
Meetings - Tuesdays 2:30PM in CSB117
Meetings are held weekly as a forum to provide information on upcoming outings and workshops. Meetings also include classes focusing on leadership development in an outdoor setting. Topics include emergency response, medical treatments, decision making in groups, instructing and teaching activities, etc.
Outings
Outings are trips led by qualified Cascades Adventures trip leaders, in duration from a half day to multi-day excursions. Cascades Adventures offers a variety of activities for all levels of participants.
Assesments/Trainings
The assessments and trainings are intended to provide future and current trip leaders with practical learning experiences in leadership and advanced skills. These are conducted periodically and range from activity specific trainings to workshops on a broad scope of leadership skills. These trainings are typically scheduled for Fridays.
Wondering about which trips suit you? Check here to learn about the different types of trips Cascades Adventures offers.
May 2-3: North Sister Climb
Participant Level: TRIP LEADER Sign Up Date: April 22 Min/Max Participants: 3/6
May 4: Canoe Trip
Participant Level: BEGINNER Sign Up Date: April 29 Min/Max Participants: 3/9
May 6: Meeting
May 10: Canoe Trip
Participant Level: BEGINNER Sign Up Date: May 6 Min/Max Participants: 3/9
May 11: Rock Climb
Participant Level: Intermediate Sign Up Date: May 6 Min/Max Participants: 2/6
May 13: Meeting
May 16-17: Middle Sister Climb
Participant Level: Advanced Sign Up Date: May 6 Min/Max Participants: 3/6
May 18: Canoe Trip
Participant Level: BEGINNER Sign Up Date: May 13 Min/Max Participants: 3/9
May 20: Meeting
May 23-26: South Sister Climb & Ski
Participant Level: Expert Sign Up Date: May 13 Min/Max Participants: 3/8
May 27: Meeting
May 30 – June 1: Canoe Trip
Participant Level: BEGINNER Sign Up Date: May 20 Min/Max Participants: 3/9
Reserve your Space!
Please include the name of the outing, the date, and your contact information.
Please sign up for the outings and workshops/trainings at the weekly meeting or by contacting Tim Peterson.
Participant Levels
Beginner
Beginner level trips are designed for participants with little or no experience in the activity. A focus on teaching basic introductory skills is emphasized as well enjoyment of place.
Intermediate
Intermediate participants will have some experience in the activity and are wishing to improve their skills in a fun and constructive setting. Intermediate trips focus on both enjoyment of place and teaching advanced skills.
Advanced
Advanced trips focus on solidifying skills developed through prior experience. With less attention to instruction, these outings serve experiencing a measurable objective of place and gaining further experience with skills.
Expert
Expert trips focus on accomplishing specific objectives that require a solid repertoire of advanced skills. Coordinator approval required.
Trip Leader
These outings are for Trip Leaders or Trip Leader applicants. Participants are approved by the Cascades Adventures coordinator.
