Trip Difficulty Levels
- Easy: Relatively low to moderate physical activity; no previous experience needed.
- Moderate: Moderate physical activity and/or more challenging terrain; some previous experience is helpful, but not required.
- Difficult: Good physical conditioning required. Challenging terrain and/or environmental conditions; previous experience or technical knowledge is strongly encouraged.
Trip Dates & Details
| Trip Name | Difficulty | Dates | Time | Registration Deadline | Fee |
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| Coyote Wall Wildflower Hike |
Moderate | Saturday, April 13 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. | $50 for Campus Rec members. |
| Earth Day Beach Clean Up |
Easy | Saturday, April 20 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. | Free |
Hagg Lake Sea Kayak
|
Easy | Saturday April 27 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. | $60 for Campus Rec members. |
| Mid Term Forest Bathing |
Easy | Saturday, May 4 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. | $50 for Campus Rec members. |
| Chinidere Mountain Hike |
Moderate | Sunday, May 12 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. | $50 for Campus Rec members. |
| Smith Rock Climbing |
Moderate | May 17th - 19th | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. | $175 for Campus Rec members. |
| Deschutes Rafting |
Easy | Saturday, May 25th | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. | $125 for Campus Rec members. |
Accessible Hiking at Banks-Vernonia State Park
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Easy | Sunday, June 2nd | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. | $50 for Campus Rec members. |
| Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Clackamas |
Easy | Saturday, June 8th | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. | $60 for Campus Rec members. |
| Backpacking Goat Rocks Wilderness |
Moderate | June 17th - 21st | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. | $400 for Campus Rec members. |
How to Sign Up for a Trip
Sign up on the Member Portal or in person at the Outdoor Program office located at 505 SW Harrison Street. You will be asked to fill out a medical information form when you come into the office to sign up for a trip.
- Trip Registration Opens: January 8, 2024 at 12 p.m.
- Trip Registration Closes: Tuesday before the trip date, or when the trip is full. View the trip dates on the Member Portal to sign up and check the number of available spots.
Trip Details
- Prices vary based on the trip, and include all of the gear and instruction that you need to have a fun outdoor adventure.
- All skill and experience levels are welcome.
- We can accommodate up to nine participants for all trips. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
- Transportation and equipment is provided.
- View upcoming trip descriptions below.
- For information on trip refunds, visit our Policies webpage.
Required Pre-Trip Meeting
All participants are required to attend the pre-trip meeting, which will take place in person at the Outdoor Program office at 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before each trip. During the pre-trip meeting, participants will meet the rest of the group, learn more about the trip, review COVID-19 safety procedures, and have the opportunity to ask questions of the trip leaders.
Accommodations & Gear
Most Outdoor Program trips can be easily modified to accommodate disabilities. Please contact the Outdoor Program for more information. Hiking gear—including boots, rain gear, and backpacks—is available at no cost, and will be discussed during the pre-trip meeting. The Outdoor Program offers Columbia rain apparel for all trip participants in an effort to make getting outdoors accessible to everyone regardless of ability to procure expensive gear.
Participants are required to bring their own lunch or snacks and water for guided trips.
Student Vet Outdoor Fund
Current PSU students that are registered with the Veterans Resource Center receive a $50 credit each term to spend on renting outdoor gear or embarking on outdoor adventures. All regular rental and trip policies apply. For more information, please stop by the Outdoor Program office during business hours. *This opportunity is subject to fund availability and may change at any point.
Questions?
For more information or if you have questions about our guided outdoor trips, please contact the Outdoor Program at 503-725-5668 or email Chris Bullard at bullard@pdx.edu.
Leave No Trace Principles
All trips led by the Outdoor Program follow the Leave No Trace principles, which provide a framework for minimizing our impact on the outdoors, and being responsible stewards of the land. Trip leaders educate participants on these principles, and demonstrate ways to minimize the impact outdoor recreation has on the environment.