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Summer is nearly upon us...
Summer is nearly upon us...
and we're already making plans! Keep scrolling and check out the interactive map to learn what those of us at the OP are up to this summer!
and we're already making plans! Keep scrolling and check out the interactive map to learn what those of us at the OP are up to this summer!
Reese G. is planning to spend her summer outside with family!
Reese G. is planning to spend her summer outside with family!
As a summer trip, "I'll be headed to Black Butte Ranch to hang out with my family in July! We swim, play pickle ball, have dinner, and play games together!"
As a summer trip, "I'll be headed to Black Butte Ranch to hang out with my family in July! We swim, play pickle ball, have dinner, and play games together!"
She'll also be working a lot this summer.
She'll also be working a lot this summer.
"I'll be working at the climbing wall's kid's camp this summer! I'm super stoked to teach kids about climbing, anchor building, and just have some fun! I'm also working at the OP on my off-days."
"I'll be working at the climbing wall's kid's camp this summer! I'm super stoked to teach kids about climbing, anchor building, and just have some fun! I'm also working at the OP on my off-days."
She's most looking forward to "swim season! I love hanging out by a lake or floating down a river and just cooling off!"
She's most looking forward to "swim season! I love hanging out by a lake or floating down a river and just cooling off!"
Overall, Reese's favorite outdoor summer activity is "hiking! I really like to explore the outdoors and get off the beaten trail a little bit, so any way I can get that fix is really fun!
Overall, Reese's favorite outdoor summer activity is "hiking! I really like to explore the outdoors and get off the beaten trail a little bit, so any way I can get that fix is really fun!
H.A.G.S. Reese!
H.A.G.S. Reese!
Sarah R. is preparing for her first summer post-graduation!
Sarah R. is preparing for her first summer post-graduation!
She doesn't have any concrete trips planned, but "the summer will kick off with graduating!!! I have nothing specifically planned but I'm sure I will be hiking, climbing, and backpacking around Bend! I will also probably get to see family near the end of summer!"
She doesn't have any concrete trips planned, but "the summer will kick off with graduating!!! I have nothing specifically planned but I'm sure I will be hiking, climbing, and backpacking around Bend! I will also probably get to see family near the end of summer!"
She's currently on the search for a summer job. "Since I am graduating this term, my job is a work in progress right now!"
She's currently on the search for a summer job. "Since I am graduating this term, my job is a work in progress right now!"
She's looking forward to "slowing down life and simply laying in the sun!!"
She's looking forward to "slowing down life and simply laying in the sun!!"
Her favorite summer activity is one I'm sure a lot of us can relate to. She loves "swimming in the river on a hot day!"
Her favorite summer activity is one I'm sure a lot of us can relate to. She loves "swimming in the river on a hot day!"
Best of luck out there, Sarah!
Best of luck out there, Sarah!
Clare S. is planning a busy summer!
Clare S. is planning a busy summer!
She's got a lot of fun trips planned! "I'm going to Tahoe with a few friends in late July. I'm going to Massachusetts with my mom to visit family near Plymouth. I'm hoping to get down to San Diego this summer, but that trip is still being planned out. "
She's got a lot of fun trips planned! "I'm going to Tahoe with a few friends in late July. I'm going to Massachusetts with my mom to visit family near Plymouth. I'm hoping to get down to San Diego this summer, but that trip is still being planned out. "
Between the traveling, she'll be working hard at home. "I will have a summer position at my old job as an office assistant! I'll also be trained to work the tech deck for when we live stream events."
Between the traveling, she'll be working hard at home. "I will have a summer position at my old job as an office assistant! I'll also be trained to work the tech deck for when we live stream events."
She's most looking forward to "good food! Ashland is great, but I realize how much I miss the city and its vast selection of food."
She's most looking forward to "good food! Ashland is great, but I realize how much I miss the city and its vast selection of food."
Her favorite outdoor summer activities include "hanging out with friends, traveling, and enjoying nature!"
Her favorite outdoor summer activities include "hanging out with friends, traveling, and enjoying nature!"
C U Next Year Clare!
C U Next Year Clare!
Sarah M. has packed her summer chock full of activities!
Sarah M. has packed her summer chock full of activities!
She's got a road trip in the books. "I’m driving to Iowa with my mom and my brother to visit family. I’m excited to drive through Montana and get to run in new places (I’m a runner hehe). There is a lake that I will go to in Iowa called Lake Okoboji, and it is so fun to swim in and jump off the docks. There isn’t much to do in the outdoors there since it’s mostly corn and soybean fields, but I’m sure I’ll have a good time in new scenery with family I haven’t seen since before covid."
She's got a road trip in the books. "I’m driving to Iowa with my mom and my brother to visit family. I’m excited to drive through Montana and get to run in new places (I’m a runner hehe). There is a lake that I will go to in Iowa called Lake Okoboji, and it is so fun to swim in and jump off the docks. There isn’t much to do in the outdoors there since it’s mostly corn and soybean fields, but I’m sure I’ll have a good time in new scenery with family I haven’t seen since before covid."
She's also got a good summer job on lock. "I will spend most of my summer working at Idaho Base Camp Mount Adventure Tours! I will be up in the mountains of Idaho hiking, swimming, caving, and rafting. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to work with kids and help them explore the outdoors with them all summer!"
She's also got a good summer job on lock. "I will spend most of my summer working at Idaho Base Camp Mount Adventure Tours! I will be up in the mountains of Idaho hiking, swimming, caving, and rafting. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to work with kids and help them explore the outdoors with them all summer!"
She's most looking forward to "living in a new state for a few months, meeting new people, and exploring areas I have never seen before!"
She's most looking forward to "living in a new state for a few months, meeting new people, and exploring areas I have never seen before!"
Sarah's also got a lot of favorite outdoor activities. "I love swimming in lakes and rivers. There is something about swimming in vast bodies of water that makes me so happy."
Sarah's also got a lot of favorite outdoor activities. "I love swimming in lakes and rivers. There is something about swimming in vast bodies of water that makes me so happy."
H.A.G.S. Sarah!
H.A.G.S. Sarah!
Sienna B. is looking forward to a summer in the river!
Sienna B. is looking forward to a summer in the river!
She's got family traditions to think about: "I have plans to go on a week long Rogue River rafting trip with my family! We have a small raft and an IK and we usually put in for a permit to go on a rafting trip each summer! Last year we didn't get to go so I am very excited to get on the river this summer! I haven't done the Rogue Wild and Scenic section for a few years and I can't wait to do such an epic trip again."
She's got family traditions to think about: "I have plans to go on a week long Rogue River rafting trip with my family! We have a small raft and an IK and we usually put in for a permit to go on a rafting trip each summer! Last year we didn't get to go so I am very excited to get on the river this summer! I haven't done the Rogue Wild and Scenic section for a few years and I can't wait to do such an epic trip again."
She'll be busy at the OP and elsewhere... "I am planning on working at the OP this summer which will be super fun, but I also have plans to do an internship with the Ashland Parks and Rec Commission where I will be helping lead groups of students in restoration projects in Ashland's parks!"
She'll be busy at the OP and elsewhere... "I am planning on working at the OP this summer which will be super fun, but I also have plans to do an internship with the Ashland Parks and Rec Commission where I will be helping lead groups of students in restoration projects in Ashland's parks!"
She's most looking forward to "the sunshine and fun spontaneous day trips to the local lakes and rivers! Having free time to explore the beautiful places around me is always my favorite part of summer!"
She's most looking forward to "the sunshine and fun spontaneous day trips to the local lakes and rivers! Having free time to explore the beautiful places around me is always my favorite part of summer!"
Her favorite summer activity is "rafting! I think it is so fun to get on the river on a hot day and get splashed with some nice cool water while riding some huge waves! The photo above is from my trip to Ecuador last summer, we rafted on a tributary of the Amazon River! It was so awesome, although it wasn't very warm that day!"
Her favorite summer activity is "rafting! I think it is so fun to get on the river on a hot day and get splashed with some nice cool water while riding some huge waves! The photo above is from my trip to Ecuador last summer, we rafted on a tributary of the Amazon River! It was so awesome, although it wasn't very warm that day!"
C U Next Year Sienna!
C U Next Year Sienna!
Maya S. is also preparing for her first summer post-graduation!
Maya S. is also preparing for her first summer post-graduation!
She's got a lot of summer ideas. "I'm graduating (!!!), so my summer plans are kind of all up in the air. The only concrete plan I have is with my mom, backpacking in the highlands of Scotland! I hope to spend lots of time at home, both swimming in Lake Tahoe and backpacking around it!"
She's got a lot of summer ideas. "I'm graduating (!!!), so my summer plans are kind of all up in the air. The only concrete plan I have is with my mom, backpacking in the highlands of Scotland! I hope to spend lots of time at home, both swimming in Lake Tahoe and backpacking around it!"
She's waiting on pins and needles to hear back from some summer jobs. "Hopefully I get to do some wildlife technician work in the mountains of California (Fingers crossed!)"
She's waiting on pins and needles to hear back from some summer jobs. "Hopefully I get to do some wildlife technician work in the mountains of California (Fingers crossed!)"
She's most looking forward to "reconnecting with family and friends, spending time in the dirt and the sunshine, and the opportunity to jump in some alpine lakes."
She's most looking forward to "reconnecting with family and friends, spending time in the dirt and the sunshine, and the opportunity to jump in some alpine lakes."
You can probably guess her favorite summer activity from her last response: "I LOVE swimming in lakes and rivers! Give me a body of water to jump into and I'm a happy girl."
You can probably guess her favorite summer activity from her last response: "I LOVE swimming in lakes and rivers! Give me a body of water to jump into and I'm a happy girl."
Best of luck, Maya!
Best of luck, Maya!
Rocky A.'s got a fun summer ahead!
Rocky A.'s got a fun summer ahead!
She's stoked on summer. "I will be going home to San Jose for 4th of July and then I'll be going to DISNEY WORLD for 10 days with my parents!!!!! I'm so excited to get away from school and work and just be in the joy of Disney! I have never been to Disney World or Florida, so I'm super excited!!!"
She's stoked on summer. "I will be going home to San Jose for 4th of July and then I'll be going to DISNEY WORLD for 10 days with my parents!!!!! I'm so excited to get away from school and work and just be in the joy of Disney! I have never been to Disney World or Florida, so I'm super excited!!!"
She'll also be working hard! "Summer Better Than Others kids rock climbing camps! I am so excited to be the lead instructor for the camps! We will be teaching climbing technique, types of holds, games, and anchor building! I will also be working the OP doing rentals (reservations) and working the climbing center!"
She'll also be working hard! "Summer Better Than Others kids rock climbing camps! I am so excited to be the lead instructor for the camps! We will be teaching climbing technique, types of holds, games, and anchor building! I will also be working the OP doing rentals (reservations) and working the climbing center!"
She's looking forward to "DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!"
She's looking forward to "DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!"
As for her favorite outdoor activities... "I love to hike to beautiful waterfalls or go rock climbing in shady areas!"
As for her favorite outdoor activities... "I love to hike to beautiful waterfalls or go rock climbing in shady areas!"
H.A.G.S. Rocky!
H.A.G.S. Rocky!
Madi R. is going international!
Madi R. is going international!
She's got some special plans straight out of school. "The Saturday after finals week, I will be flying out of PDX to vacation in Isla Mujeres, Mexico with my entire family for my cousins wedding! For two weeks, you can find me crocheting in the sun and relaxing by the pool! I hope I will feel recharged and energized when I return to Ashland!"
She's got some special plans straight out of school. "The Saturday after finals week, I will be flying out of PDX to vacation in Isla Mujeres, Mexico with my entire family for my cousins wedding! For two weeks, you can find me crocheting in the sun and relaxing by the pool! I hope I will feel recharged and energized when I return to Ashland!"
After that, she'll be this summer's face of the OP! "I will be helping renters and stoking out climbers at the OP!!"
After that, she'll be this summer's face of the OP! "I will be helping renters and stoking out climbers at the OP!!"
And she's got a lot to look forward to. "I am looking forward to spending time with my friends and my family! Oh, and turning 21!!!"
And she's got a lot to look forward to. "I am looking forward to spending time with my friends and my family! Oh, and turning 21!!!"
She'll get to enjoy her favorite summer activities, too. "My (newly) favorite summer activity is sunbathing, I spent a long time hiding from the heat, but thanks to beautiful Southern Oregon, I have been craving the sun all winter, and I'm so glad it's here! I am also super STOKED on rafting! I'm excited to spend more time on the river this summer. "
She'll get to enjoy her favorite summer activities, too. "My (newly) favorite summer activity is sunbathing, I spent a long time hiding from the heat, but thanks to beautiful Southern Oregon, I have been craving the sun all winter, and I'm so glad it's here! I am also super STOKED on rafting! I'm excited to spend more time on the river this summer. "
Safe Travels Madi!
Safe Travels Madi!
J is going to tour the US!
J is going to tour the US!
He's got some quality time planned with family. "This July, my mom is coming to visit from Massachusetts and we are in the midst of planning a pretty sick adventure with stand up paddle boards and lots of camping. It will be her first time camping in Oregon so I am super stoked to show her some of my favorite places and explore some new places as well. After that, I will be visiting my family in Massachusetts and I plan to take a backpacking trip on the coast of Maine for a week in August which I am super stoked on.
He's got some quality time planned with family. "This July, my mom is coming to visit from Massachusetts and we are in the midst of planning a pretty sick adventure with stand up paddle boards and lots of camping. It will be her first time camping in Oregon so I am super stoked to show her some of my favorite places and explore some new places as well. After that, I will be visiting my family in Massachusetts and I plan to take a backpacking trip on the coast of Maine for a week in August which I am super stoked on.
Amidst all of his summer plans... "I will be an instructor for our kids climbing camps here at the OP as well as continuing regular OP shifts. I will also hopefully be setting some routes at a gym in Massachusetts while I am visiting my family as well as returning to the summer camp that I have worked at in the past, Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp, for a few days as a volunteer."
Amidst all of his summer plans... "I will be an instructor for our kids climbing camps here at the OP as well as continuing regular OP shifts. I will also hopefully be setting some routes at a gym in Massachusetts while I am visiting my family as well as returning to the summer camp that I have worked at in the past, Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp, for a few days as a volunteer."
He's excited about "spending my first summer in Oregon!"
He's excited about "spending my first summer in Oregon!"
His favorite summer activity is "a chill canoeing day trip. I love paddling out somewhere chill and reading my book or bird watching on the river all day!"
His favorite summer activity is "a chill canoeing day trip. I love paddling out somewhere chill and reading my book or bird watching on the river all day!"
C U Next Year J!
C U Next Year J!
Willie is going on lots of summer adventures!
Willie is going on lots of summer adventures!
He's got a lot planned: "I am thrilled to share our long-awaited three-week journey to Canada! This trip holds a special significance for us, as it marks the revival of our annual pilgrimage that was put on hold for the past three years due to the pandemic.
He's got a lot planned: "I am thrilled to share our long-awaited three-week journey to Canada! This trip holds a special significance for us, as it marks the revival of our annual pilgrimage that was put on hold for the past three years due to the pandemic.
"Our adventure begins in Squamish, a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Our main focus in Squamish will be conquering the impressive granite dome and cliffs through exhilarating climbing sessions. However, there's much more to experience in Squamish. We'll immerse ourselves in the vibrant farmers markets and explore local shops that showcase an array of locally sourced treats. And when the heat of the afternoon hits, we'll take refreshing dips in the pristine lakes and rivers.
"Our adventure begins in Squamish, a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Our main focus in Squamish will be conquering the impressive granite dome and cliffs through exhilarating climbing sessions. However, there's much more to experience in Squamish. We'll immerse ourselves in the vibrant farmers markets and explore local shops that showcase an array of locally sourced treats. And when the heat of the afternoon hits, we'll take refreshing dips in the pristine lakes and rivers.
"Next, we set our sights on Victoria Island, a destination brimming with natural wonders that none of us have had the opportunity to explore before. Days will be filled with traversing picturesque backroads, uncovering hidden trails leading to secluded beaches and captivating waterfalls.
"Next, we set our sights on Victoria Island, a destination brimming with natural wonders that none of us have had the opportunity to explore before. Days will be filled with traversing picturesque backroads, uncovering hidden trails leading to secluded beaches and captivating waterfalls.
"As our journey nears its end, we have a highly anticipated treat in store. We will be visiting Do Chay, a restaurant in Victoria that holds a special place in my heart. With its exceptional fusion cuisine and cozy ambiance, it promises to be the perfect finale to our Canadian experience.
"As our journey nears its end, we have a highly anticipated treat in store. We will be visiting Do Chay, a restaurant in Victoria that holds a special place in my heart. With its exceptional fusion cuisine and cozy ambiance, it promises to be the perfect finale to our Canadian experience.
"We're eagerly looking forward to creating new memories, embracing the beauty of nature, and savoring the diverse flavors of Canada. This trip holds a significant meaning for us, and we can't wait to embark on this adventure."
"We're eagerly looking forward to creating new memories, embracing the beauty of nature, and savoring the diverse flavors of Canada. This trip holds a significant meaning for us, and we can't wait to embark on this adventure."
H.A.G.S. Willie!
H.A.G.S. Willie!
Willie is the Assistant Director of the Outdoor Program!
Willie is the Assistant Director of the Outdoor Program!
"This is the coolest job I have ever had. I get to work with students and help get people outside. This summer I will be working hard to support our staff in the planning of the Raider Wilderness Experience (RWE)."
"This is the coolest job I have ever had. I get to work with students and help get people outside. This summer I will be working hard to support our staff in the planning of the Raider Wilderness Experience (RWE)."
"Raider Wilderness Experience trips are four-day/three-night adventures for incoming SOU freshmen and transfer students."
"Raider Wilderness Experience trips are four-day/three-night adventures for incoming SOU freshmen and transfer students."
Are you a new student or a transfer? Do you know any new students or transfers coming to SOU?
Are you a new student or a transfer? Do you know any new students or transfers coming to SOU?
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