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
9:00 a.m.
Join Roxanne for a weekend exploring the wonders of the Oregon Coast and making friends! You will see: Thor's Well, Cape Perpetua, Neahkahnie Mountain Loop Trail (6 miles), Haystack Rock and more! You will spend Saturday night camping at Nehalem Bay State Park.
Sign up on our website under the common adventure tab.
Mandatory Pre-Trip: May 8th, 2:30pm at the Rental Barn
Cost: $37 for gas and campsite fee. Other costs to consider include food and any camping gear you will need such as a tent, sleeping bag, clothes, 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 Roxanne 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 13th, 9:00am at the Rental Barn
Return time and place: May 14th, approximately 9:00pm at the Rental Barn
Trip Initiator: Roxanne Landau
Trip Initiator Contact: rlandau@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Mon, 05/08/2023 - 2:30 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Sat, 05/13/2023 - 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.
4:00–11:00 p.m.
Join Jess and head to Portland for a sunset paddle + fun at the Willam-Jam Paddle! This is a Benefit Concert for the Mosquito Fleet and will feature a sunset paddle, bands, pizza, screen printing, banner painting and more!
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 16th, 4:30pm at the OP rental barn
Cost: $30 total (bring to the pre-trip meeting to reserve your spot!) This $30 covers gas and equipment. ($10-15 kayak rental from OP rental barn). Additional costs to consider: sliding scale entry fee $10-$50.
*As soon as you sign up and get a confirmation email from Jess 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 18th, 4:00pm, will depart from Rental Barn
Return time and place: May 18th, around 11:00pm at the Rental Barn
*Must be a student at the UO to participate, no refunds once you have put a gas deposit down for trip.
Trip Initiator: Jess Ludwig
Trip Initiator Contact: jludwig2@uoregon.edu
Pre-trip Meeting: Tue, 05/16/2023 - 4:30 pm
Pre-trip Meeting Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
Departure Date: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 4:00 pm
Departure Location: Rental Barn 1225 E 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97403
5:45–8:00 p.m.
Dirt Maidens is kicking off BIPOC Third Thursdays with a BIPOC meet up at Carpenter Bypass during May is Bike Month in collaboration with the UO Outdoor Program!
Who can come? Femme, women, trans and nonbinary (FWTNB) folx who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, or a person of color (BIPOC)
When is it? 5:45 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 18th (subsequent rides will be every third Thursday in May details to follow)
Where is it? Carpenter Bypass, but transportation is provided from the Rental Barn.
Will there be food and drinks? We will have some snacks and bevvies.
Who is hosting the meet-up? aparna rajagopal and Jenny Schrock from Dirt Maidens are your hosts
Do I need to RSVP? Yes! Because there are only two hosting the meet-up, participation is limited. If you are
a UO student, call 541-346-6092 to sign-up.
Do I need to have a bike? Yes! If you are a UO student you may have bikes available to you through the Outdoor Program for free. You can also rent a bike for the day at Life Cycle Bike Shop for $37.50! And if you hit dead ends and need to borrow a bike, ping Dirt Maidens on Facebook (Dirt Maidens) or Instagram (dirt_maidens) and we will see if we can rustle one up for you from our wonderful leadership team. Because let's face it, some of us might have some extra bikes lying around
Do I need to know how to mountain bike? NO! This ride is for riders of all abilities, but DM leaders will be focused on supporting new and beginner riders. You do need to be able to ride a bicycle, shift gears, and use the brakes.
Why is this ride just for BIPOC? Mountain biking can be intimidating for anyone, but research shows the sport is particularly not accessible or welcoming to FWTNB and BIPOC folx. We want to hold space for those of us who often feel we are in the margins to be centered, to support and uplift each other, to feel we belong on the trails and on mountain bikes, and to experience bike joy!
What if I'm not BIPOC or FWTNB? Pass this invitation along to your BIPOC FWTNB friends and follow and support our work at Dirt Maidens
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