A schedule of the Outings program at OSU-Cascades, including Meetings, Outings, and Assessments/Trainings.

Weekly Meetings

Fall Term

Mondays 4:00PM and Thursdays 5:00PM

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Meetings are held twice weekly as a forum to plan and provide information on upcoming outings and workshops. Meetings also include classes focusing on leadership development in an outdoor setting. Leadership topics cover emergency response, medical treatments, decision making in groups, instructing and teaching activities and basic principles of Leave No Trace recreation

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. Trainings will be held during weekly meetings and assesment workshops are typically scheduled for Fridays.

Wondering about which trips suit you? Check here to learn about the different types of trips Cascades Adventures offers.

Fall 2008 Outings and Events

Nov. 17th

Leave No Trace Weekly Workshop

"Respect Wildlife"

Interested in getting outside to recreate in Central Oregon's open spaces and beautiful places? Enjoying those beautiful places requires us to play responsibly and promote stewardship of favorite local haunts. Cascades Adventures will be hosting a workshop on the sixth Leave No Trace principle, "Respect Wildlife". This will continue our weekly series focusing on minimizing our impact when out playing. Come join us and learn how you can apply Leave No Trace ethics during your favorite outdoor activities. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned outdoor person, come and learn about stewardship in your own backyard.

Nov. 20th

Wilderness First Aid

Weekly Workshop

First Aid Basics of the Backcountry

Friday November, 21st

Trip Leader Assessment Day

Attention prospective trip leaders: Cascades Adventures will be hosting its first activities assessment of the school year. Interested in being a trip leader, but not sure what activities you are knowledgeable enough to lead? Come get more information on becoming a Cascades Adventures trip leader and learn from potential trip leaders already going through the assessment process. Join us on Friday, November 21^st for a day of formal instruction from prospective trip leaders. Activities that will be assessed include backcountry living skills, backcountry snow travel, top rope climbing and possibly mountain biking. For more information on how to apply to be a trip leader, contact Jeff Myers.

 

Participant Level: Trip Leaders (TL), Assistant TL & Aspiring TL

Sign Up Deadline: Nov. 20th

Participant Min/Max: 4/10

 

Saturday, November 22nd

Exploring Central Oregon Geology

The geology of Central Oregon represents several millennia of terrestrial disturbance and upheaval. At first glance the landscape seems uncomplicated and similar but underneath lies a plethora of complex tales from the ancient past. Cascades Adventures will be hiking into our geologic past in the westernmost province of the Blue Mountains. Come join us Saturday, November 22nd as we hike to an ancient column of volcanic tuff and explore the brightly colored soils from eons ago. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering a roundtrip distance of 5.6 mile to the base of Steins Pillar. The end of the day will consist of a couple ¼ & ½ mile walks at the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

 

Participant Level: Beginner

Sign Up Deadline: November 22^nd

Min/Max Participants: 4/10

 

Sunday November 23rd

Crooked River Road Replanting

Attention! Attention! Due to the impressive work and smashing success of our recent service project, Cascades Adventures has decided to take on a second project for the fall quarter. On Sunday, November 23rd, Cascades Adventures will be collaborating with the Students for Sustainable Resources club to reclaim roads near the Crooked River. The roads are located on federal land that is managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Both of these agencies are involved in this project and are in need of our help to reclaim our grasslands before the ground freezes. The goal of the project is to help expedite the desert's natural succession by actively replanting native shrubs and grasses. Transportation, tools, shrubs and grasses will all be provided, we just need volunteers. Come join Cascades Adventures and the Students for Sustainable Resources club in supporting our open spaces and beautiful places.

 

Participant Level: None

Sign up Deadline: Nov. 23rd

Participant Min/Max: None

 

Wednesday December, 3rd

Three Rivers Traverse Slideshow

 

Come join Cascades Adventures in Hitchcock auditorium for a night of expeditionary tales presented by Bend locals Rob Walker and Karen Holm. During the summer of 2007, Rob and Karen went north to paddle a Three River traverse from Skagway Alaska to the Beaufort sea in the arctic. The adventure took them roughly 1400 miles over mountain passes and down wild northern rivers to a terminus near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Help us in welcoming these human-powered adventurers as they share their journey with us. Admission is free to all, so bring your families and friends to enjoy an evening of entertainment.

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Please sign up for the outings and workshops/trainings at the weekly meeting or by contacting Jeffrey Myers.

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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.