Where We've Gone
Hiking to the Belknap Hot Springs. Sea kayaking safety and rescue practice at Fern Ridge Reservoir. Light Up the Night campus bike ride. Service projects including adaptive bicycling, trail and habitat restoration, and tree planting. These are just a few of the amazing adventures Ducks have experienced. Where will you go next?
Past Outdoor and Bike Program Events
2:00–12:00 p.m.
Join Skyler for a climbing weekend at Smith Rock! In partnership with the Black Cultural Center, this Black, Indigenous, People of Color trip will consist of two nights (05/19, 5/20) camping at Skull Hollow Camp Ground and one full day of climbing (05/20) at Smith Rock with climbing guide Luis Gil, Founder and CEO of Everybody Climbs! Gear and food will be provided.
Sign up on our website under the common adventure tab.
Mandatory Pre-Trip: May 11th, 6:00pm at Outdoor Program Rental Barn
Cost: $5 (bring to the pre-trip meeting to reserve your spot); All other costs will be covered by the OP. No refunds will be given once you reserve your spot.
Departure time and place: May 19th, 2:00pm, will depart from Rental Barn
Return time and place: May 21st, around 5:00pm at the Rental Barn
Trip Initiator: Skyler Davis
Trip Initiator Contact: shumphr3@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Fri, 05/05/2023 - 5:00 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Fri, 05/19/2023 - 2:00 pm
Departure Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Alex and friends for a fun day of either bouldering or sport climbing at a super sweet local climbing spot, The Garden! The Garden is a hidden gem in the Willamette National Forest.
We will leave from the Outdoor Program Barn at 9:00am on Saturday, May 20th and return to Eugene around 6pm on that Saturday.
At the mandatory pre-trip, we will discuss how much experience people have with climbing, what to bring day of, food plans, and we will decide whether we will boulder or sport climb based on group experience and what people want to do- Consensus based decision making!
Some experience with bouldering and sport climbing is required for this trip, but you do not need to be an expert!
Estimated Trip Cost: $12 for gas, $5-10 for individual gear rentals (climbing shoes, crash pad).
Pre-Trip: May 17th, 5pm, Outdoor Program Rental Barn. Please bring CASH GAS MONEY ($12) to secure your spot on the trip.
Please contact the trip initiator, Alex, with any questions:
Phone: (971)-208-8591 Email: apassana@uoregon.edu
Trip Initiator
Alex Passanante
Trip Initiator Contact
Pre-trip Meeting
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 5:00 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location
Outdoor Program Barn (1225 E 18th Ave)
Departure Date
Sat, 05/20/2023 - 9:00 am
Departure Location
Outdoor Program Barn (1225 E 18th Ave)
6:00–9:30 p.m.
Filmed by Bike is based out of Portland Oregon and is a festival showing independent short movies from around the world. These curated short films have a central theme of cycling and the outdoors.
University of Oregon's Outdoor Program and LiveMove Club are partnering with local bicycle non-profits Shift Community Cycles, Cascadia Mobility, and the City of Eugene. This collaborative event will premiere during May is Bike Month and is offering a special night of entertainment and information about bike access here in our community! Our theme for this event is LEAP, Local Equitable Access to Pedaling, and all proceeds from this event will go to Shift Community Cycles 501c3.
The LEAP film festival will be screening 1.5 hours of Filmed by Bike shorts, as well as local short film submissions. We will also include a raffle, community group ride to the venue and pizza! Several guest speakers will discuss accessibility, equity, inclusion and diversity in the biking community followed by a short Q&A. No need to worry about bike parking: free bicycle valet will be available. Join us for an evening of bicycle culture entertainment that is both informative and fun!
There will also be a short film competition, link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuhdOV0cWdfGwlq3e9A160mHXcU9INo_O_nDHKcXXlhbyHBA/viewform
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Amanda and make new friends on a fun hike exploring the 11 scenic waterfalls of the Sweet Creek Falls Trail in the beautiful Coast Range!
You will go over the trail loop you will take at the pre-trip meeting. If you need hiking boots or other gear you can rent these from the outdoor program barn Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm.
Sign up on our website under the common adventure tab.
You can call and reserve gear at the rental barn if needed!
Mandatory Pre-Trip: May 18th, 4:30pm at Outdoor Program Rental Barn
Cost: $7 (bring to the pre-trip meeting to reserve your spot) for gas; Additional costs to consider: packed lunch or money for food, hiking boots/hiking clothes from the rental barn as needed.
Must be a student at the UO to participate, no refunds will be given once you reserve your spot.
*As soon as you sign up and get a confirmation email from Amanda that you are on the trip, call the rental barn to reserve gear. If you wait until the end of the week to rent gear there may be none left!
Departure time and place: May 21st, 9:00am, will depart from Rental Barn
Return time and place: May 21st, around 3:00pm at the Rental Barn
Trip Initiator: Amanda Jiricek
Trip Initiator Contact: ajiricek@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 4:30 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Sun, 05/21/2023 - 9:00 am
Departure Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Have the material and psychic conditions of capitalist patriarchy prevented you from being the confident, nerdy bicycle mechanic you would love to be? Calling femmes, women, trans, non-binary, and other gender diverse humans wanting to learn (or learn more) about the joys of bicycle maintenance!!! FTW (Femmes/Trans/Women) Bike School Spring ‘23 will be happening at the Bike Program weeks 3-8, on Mondays from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This six-week course covers topics including fixing flats, wheel hub overhauls, wheel truing, brake adjustments, drivetrains, and derailleurs. Reach out to bikes@uoregon.edu if you have any questions. The course is $65 and scholarships are available. Call 541-346-6092 or come into the Bike Program to sign-up!
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Learn the joy of fixing your own bicycle with in-depth instruction from Bike Program mechanics. This six-session course will teach you to repair and maintain a standard road, mountain, or commuter bike including lessons on flat fixes, hub overhauls, wheel truing, bottom brackets, brakes, drivetrains, and derailleurs. This class does not cover hydraulic or electric systems. Despite this limitation, all bikes are welcome. This course goes from weeks 4-9 on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm. It starts April 25th and ends May 30th. The cost is $65. Call the Bike Program to sign-up, 541-346-6092.
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Practice your kayaking moves in the Rec Center pool, and meet other kayakers! Attend one, two, or all of the sessions! Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm. Call the OP to pay and reserve your spot - SPACE IS LIMITED! 541-346-4371. $6 with your own boat, $10 if you want to use one of our kayaks.
11:30 a.m.
Join Scout and Ellie for a backpacking bonanza over the long weekend and make new friends! This trip will do the Cummins Creek Trail in the Siuslaw National Forest. Hike in 4.5 miles Friday, spend Saturday exploring and hanging out, hike out 4.5 miles Sunday.
Sign up on our website under the common adventure tab.
Mandatory Pre-Trip: May 22nd, 3:00pm at the Rental Barn
Cost: $14 for gas. Other costs to consider include food and any camping gear you will need such as a tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, etc.
Must be a student at the UO to participate, no refunds will be given once you reserve your spot.
Once you get a confirmation email from Scout and Ellie that you are on the trip call the rental barn ASAP to reserve gear! (541)-346-4371 If you wait until the end of the week to rent gear there may be none left!
Departure time and place: May 26th, 11:30am at the Rental Barn
Return time and place: May 28th, approximately 4:00pm at the Rental Barn
Trip Initiator: Scout Gesuale, Ellie Rietveid
Trip Initiator Contact: sgesuale@uoregon.edu, erietvel@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Thu, 05/22/2023 - 3:00 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Fri, 05/26/2023 - 11:30 am
Departure Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
10:30–3:30 a.m.
Calling all river rats! Join Phoebe and Nina to raft down the McKenzie and make new friends. This trip will run from Finn Rock to Helfrich Boat Landing. You must be comfortable with cold moving water and your swimming abilities, been on a river before, and understand the risks related to rafting and whitewater (this trip is not a good fit for beginners).
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Mandatory Pre-Trip: May 24th, 3:45pm at the Rental Barn
Cost: $17 for gas, raft, and shuttle fee. Other costs to consider include required helmet, booties, wetsuits, dry tops.
Must be a student at the UO to participate, no refunds will be given once you reserve your spot.
Once you get a confirmation email from Phoebe and Nina that you are on the trip call the rental barn ASAP to reserve gear! (541)-346-4371 If you wait until the end of the week to rent gear there may be none left!
Departure time and place: May 28th, 10:30am at the Rental Barn
Return time and place: May 28th, approximately 3:30pm at the Rental Barn
Trip Initiator: Phoebe Young, Nina Van Ryzin
Trip Initiator Contact: pyoung3@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Wed, 05/24/2023 - 3:45 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 10:30 am
Departure Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
8:00 a.m.
Join Theo for a camping trip to Crater Lake over the long weekend and make new friends! You will camp at Collier Memorial State Park and exploring Crater Lake during the day.
Sign up on our website under the Common Adventure tab.
Mandatory Pre-Trip: June 1, 4:00pm at the Rental Barn.
Cost: $25 for gas, campsite fee. Other costs to consider include food and any camping gear you will need such as a tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, (potentially snowshoes), etc.
Must be a student at the UO to participate, no refunds will be given once you reserve your spot.
Once you get a confirmation email from Scout and Ellie that you are on the trip call the rental barn ASAP to reserve gear! 541-346-4371 If you wait until the end of the week to rent gear there may be none left!
Departure time and place: June 3, 8:00am at the Rental Barn
Return time and place: June 4, approximately 8:00pm at the Rental Barn
Trip Initiator: Theo Meunier
Trip Initiator Contact: tmeunier@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Thursday, June 1, 4:00pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Saturday, June 3, 8:00am
Departure Location: Rental Barn, 1225 E 18th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403