Ducks Live for the Outdoors
Whether you are a newbie or an experienced explorer, the Outdoor Program is excited to introduce you to the many wonders in Oregon and beyond. We offer a variety of all-levels group outings, bike rides, classes and clinics, and service projects led by Outdoor Program student staff and trip initiators.
OP Outing or Common Adventure Trip—what’s the difference? OP Outings are group outings led by knowledgeable Outdoor Program staff who are very familiar with the activity or area. OP Outings are entry-level, led instead of consensus-based, and do not last overnight. Common Adventure Trips are adventures planned and led by students and community members who have taken our Trip Initiator Clinic. Common Adventure Trips operate on a group-consensus, decision-making process and tend to vary in difficulty. Some are easy and require little to no experience, while others are technical and require more experience.
Students are automatically members of the Outdoor Program, so take advantage of our low-cost outings and trips and try out a new activity.
Type of Events
CLINICS AND CLASSES
Learn a range of outdoor basics from raft guiding and snow shelters to mushroom picking.
OP OUTINGS
Outings include everything from hikes and bike rides to kayaking and visits to hot springs, led by our staff.
COMMON ADVENTURE TRIPS
Cooperative travel for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels—planned and led by students like you.
OP EVENTS
Movie premiers, guest speakers, the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, and more.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Environmental restoration such as beach clean-up, Hendricks Park trail restoration, and more.
BIKE PROGRAM
Your hub for all things bike related—a DIY workspace, repair stations, classes, rides, and rentals.
Come by the Outdoor Program office, located in the EMU along 13th street, and check out the Self-Guided Bike Ride maps and information. Anyone completing the Bike Rides and sending us a pic of themselves on the adventure will be entered into our raffle - Win some bikes, and lots of other schwag!
Most of our self guided tours are Level 1 (Designed for beginners: no experience necessary; easy terrain and short distances/duration) with a couple Level 2's mixed in (May be appropriate for beginner: some previous experience with the activity may be required and/or make the experience more enjoyable and successful; moderate terrain and distance)- all are Labeled.
Come by the Outdoor Program office, located in the EMU along 13th street, and check out the Self-Guided Tours of maps and information about local rivers and lakes. Anyone completing any of these floats and sending us a pic of themselves on the adventure will be entered into our raffle - Win some bikes, and lots of other schwag!
Most of our self guided tours are Level 1 (Designed for beginners: no experience necessary; easy terrain and short distances/duration) with a couple Level 2's mixed in (May be appropriate for beginner: some previous experience with the activity may be required and/or make the experience more enjoyable and successful; moderate terrain and distance)- all are Labeled.
Come by the Outdoor Program office, located in the EMU along 13th street, and check out the Self-Guided Hike maps and information. Anyone completing the hikes and sending us a pic of themselves on the adventure will be entered into our raffle - Win some bikes, and lots of other schwag!
Most of our self guided tours are Level 1 (Designed for beginners: no experience necessary; easy terrain and short distances/duration) with a couple Level 2's mixed in (May be appropriate for beginner: some previous experience with the activity may be required and/or make the experience more enjoyable and successful; moderate terrain and distance)- all are Labeled.