And the staff at the SOU Outdoor Program are stoked. Keep scrolling to learn some of our favorite spring activities, gear recommendations, and to get into the spirit of it all.
Our favorite spring activities include:
"Rafting" - Maeve M.
"OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING!!!" - Rocky A.
"Hiking waterfalls!!" - Reese G.
"Hiking/photography" - Clare S.
"Backpacking" - Braden W.
Pictures of spring :)
Reese G.
"This is me on the Ten Falls trail in Oregon taking a break to climb a tree. "
Maeve M.
Rocky A.
"This is me lead climbing at Smith Rock!! Beautiful climbing area and one of my favorite places!"
Clare S.
"I was on a little hike for a nice view of nature with my digital camera! "
Braden W.
"This is a photo my friend Nate McKown took of me kayak surfing on Crescent City's South beach"
What we most look forward to this spring:
"The daffodils that always bloom in my backyard" - Reese G.
"Being outside with friends and exploring new areas!" - Rocky A.
"Warmth and colour in nature." - Maeve M.
"Warmer weather, but not as hot as summer!" - Clare S.
"The smell of plants on the air (Pollen is worth the sneezing)" - Braden W.
Our favorite spring gear:
Reese's Water Bottle
"A Nalgene. Always there for ya and ever-clippable"
Maeve's Backpacking Bag
"To carry all of my adventure stuff."
Rocky's Climbing Helmet
"My climbing helmet with personalized stickers!"
Braden's Swaggy Sun Shirt
"My Patagonia sun shirt. Unfortunately I've lost it but it was real swaggy while it lasted"
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