UP staff, faculty, and students are invited to join the Garaventa Center and Outdoor Pursuits for a walk in Washington Park’s Hoyt Arboretum! This hike will explore themes in ReadUP’s visiting author, Cheryl Strayed’s book, Wild, as we hike around the arboretum and enjoy some of the wonderful nature that Portland has to offer. (Read More).
Outdoor Pursuits
Outdoor Pursuits: Wilderness Emergency Training Courses (Feb. 1-2; Mar. 1-5)
The Outdoor Pursuits Program is hosting Wilderness First Aid (February 1-2) and a Wilderness First Responder Courses (March 1-5). These courses are designed to give you the medical skills, technical skills, and decision-making skills to respond to an incident in the backcountry. (Read More).
Outdoor Pursuits Wilderness Emergency Training Course (Sept. 28-29)
The Outdoor Pursuits Program will host a wilderness first aid and first responder training course on September 28-29. This course will give you the medical skills, technical skills, and decision-making skills to respond to an incident in the backcountry. We will cover topics such as wilderness anaphylaxis, dislocations, genitourinary issues, calling for a rescue, environmental medicine, and more! (Read More).
Outdoor Pursuits Program: Hey, We’re Open Over Here!
The Outdoor Pursuits Program currently remains open for outdoor equipment rentals, bike rentals, and bike repairs. Outdoor pursuits has equipment for every adventure. From bikes to tents, sleeping bags to ice axes, rent the gear you need to opt outside without breaking the bank. Current hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday noon to 6 […]
Summer 2019 Faculty, Staff, Alumni Trips
Hey, faculty and staff! This summer the Outdoor Pursuits program has some pretty neat trips for you! The trips and programs are designed for faculty, staff, and alumni to attend. Whether you are looking for a casual day hike or want to learn a new skill such as backpacking, Outdoor Pursuits has got the trips for […]
Faculty, Staff Family Climbing Session: April 21
The Outdoor Pursuits program is offering faculty and staff family climbing sessions in the Beauchamp Center on Saturday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., according to Nathan Hingley, recreational services. The sessions are open to all UP staff and faculty who would like to spend time climbing with their families. All necessary age-appropriate equipment will […]
New Family Climbing Wall Sessions Offered
The Outdoor Pursuits Program is pleased to be launching family climbing sessions at the Beauchamp Center climbing wall, according to Nathan Hingley, recreational services. The new sessions are open to all UP staff and faculty who would like to spend an hour climbing with family members. The sessions will take place on Saturday afternoons from 3 […]