May!

Rentals are OPEN!

Visit the OP anytime between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday to inquire about our rentals! We currently offer all sorts of camping essentials (tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc.), water sports gear (rafts, inflatable kayaks, SUPS, etc.), sleds and snowshoes, and yard games!


Trips

Gym to Crag!

Join the Outdoor Program in an overnight climbing adventure! The first day we will be at the SOU Climbing Center climbing, playing games, learning how to belay, and watching climbing videos. We will have a big sleepover and the next day we will head to Emigrant Lake to climb and rappel outside. You'll have a great time meeting new people and learning new skills during this indoor/outdoor climbing adventure!

Event Details: 

May 5, 2023 at 6:00pm to May 6, 2023 at 5:30pm

SOU Climbing Center and Emigrant Lake

This event is $40 including all equipment needed, instruction, meals, and transportation!

Smash the button to sign up on Presence now to reserve your spot!

Potential Upcoming Trips 

Sea the Redwoods!

Join the Outdoor Program for the adventure of a lifetime! Picture yourself journeying through towering redwoods, their majestic beauty enveloping you as you breathe in the crisp forest air. Feel the excitement building as you explore the rugged coastline, with its crashing waves and hidden coves waiting to be discovered. And what's that in the distance? A colony of playful sea lions basking in the sun at Crescent City, waiting to welcome you to their home!

Event Details: 

May 20th-21st, 2023

Cost is $98 for a fully guided trip to the coast and to the redwoods!

This event is not yet on Presence, but keep an eye out for it!

Smith Rock Climbing Trip!

Join the Outdoor Program climbing at Smith Rock State Park! No experience necessary and all equipment, meals, transportation, and instruction included! Come have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend exploring and climbing in the beautiful outdoors!

Event Details: 

Memorial Day Weekend! May 26 at 1:00pm - May 29, 2023 at 6:00pm

Cost is TBD

This event is not yet on Presence, but keep an eye out for it!

Climb Nights

Deaf Climb Night!

Come join the Outdoor Program to climb and immerse into the world of the Deaf community! No talking will be allowed and other forms of communication is encouraged! Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or climbing signs are not needed because we can teach you!  We'll have a blast signing and climbing!

Event Details:

May 12, 2023 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

SOU Climbing Center

Free! Pizza included!

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Retro Theatre Climb Night!

Join the Outdoor Program and USITT club as we host an 80's themed Theatre Climb Night! Come boogie with us under the black lights in the climbing center! No experience is necessary, and all gear is provided. 

Event Details: 

May 13, 2023 from 6:30pm-10:30pm

SOU Climbing Center

Free! Pizza included!

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Clinics

Belay Clinics!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to belay? Come to the Outdoor Program Belay Clinic and learn climbing communication, knot skills, and belay technique! This hour and a half clinic will include climbing instructors and all equipment needed!!

Event Details: 

May 16, 2023 from 6:00pm-7:30pm

May 19, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:00pm

$5 sign up!

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Lead Belay Clinics!

Do you know how to climb? Do you know how to belay? Do you want to improve your climbing technique and learn new skills? Learn how to lead belay and lead climb with the Outdoor Program! This is a 3 session clinic that will you teach you all the do's and do not's of lead climbing. Belay certification is required. 

Event Details: 

May 8th, May 15th,  & May 22nd, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm

$15 sign up!

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Announcements

The OP is now hosting Monday Night Lights! Join us and come climbing under the black lights every Monday from 6:00-9:00pm!

The OP will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day! Go outside and have some fun!

Keep your eye on Presence for upcoming May trips/events!

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