Greensprings Climbing Trip

Alrighty Southern Oregon University Rock Climbers! The time is here to get outside and put those skills you have developed over the winter and put them to use. The Outdoor Program with the SOU Rock Climbing Club is putting on a day trip to our local crag at the Greensprings.
The Greensrings offers a nice array of climbs, and is a fun place to hang out for a day of climbing. Get out there and climb!

Questions? Call (552-6470), email (outdoorprogram@sou.edu), stop by the op office 2-6pm Monday through Friday.

Upper Rogue Rafting Trip

Spring is in full swing in Southern Oregon which means the rivers are prime for floating. Take advantage of the wonderful Rogue River that is in your back yard, and come rafting with the experienced guides at the Outdoor Program.
This will be a rafting trip that you will remember for your entire life, so come and make some memories.

Questions? Call (552-6470), email (outdoorprogram@sou.edu), stop by the OP office 2-6pm Monday through Friday.

It is time to climb!

The Southern Oregon University Outdoor Program in partnership with the SOU Rock Climbing Club is extending the rock climbing gym's Open Climb hours. The extended hours will increase the Open Climb sessions from six hours to 18 hours per week! The new open climb hours triple the amount of climbing time you can sneak into your week. Also, provides you with the opportunity to climb during the day if you work at night.

Open Climb Schedule:
Mon & Wed: 12-1pm; 6-9pm
Tue & Thur: 11-2pm
Fri: 12-1pm
Sun: 11-2pm

Cost:
Term Pass: SOU Community: $15
General Public: $25
Day Pass: $5

Come down and get your climb on!!!

Spring Break

Winter term has been too long. You have worked hard and are deserving of a much needed break. So what are you doing for Spring break? If you're going to be outside, you're probably going to need gear. Rent it from the Outdoor Program and save money on equipment. Rivers will be flowing, snow will be falling... the possibilities are endless!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

As of this time (9:30 AM on March 1st), Mt. Ashland has received over 70 inches of snow in the past 10 days. In case you're kind of mathematically challenged like myself, I busted out a calculator and did the tough equation: 70 inches is 5'10" of snow. What is more amazing is the amount of snow in the actual town. Folks who have been here for years have said that this is the most non-stop snow action they've seen in town... EVER.

Words of wisdom: Take advantage of it. You ain't going to have a storm like this next year, the year after, or the year after that. So, go outside, dance in the snow, make snow angels, and for heaven's sake go skiing or boarding!

If you are going back country, be safe and cautious. Stop by the Outdoor Program's office to get the information you need, equipment, or just a hug. It's snowing, baby, and we are loving it.

-posted by a dude who is watching the snow fall outside his window

Free Friday Film

Come down to the OP office from 2pm - 6pm on Friday's for action packed adventure movies that will get you pumped for your weekend adventures!

Want to request a movie? Call us (552-6470) or email us at: outdoorprogram@sou.edu also feel free to bring down a movie of your own!

The OP Staff!

Ski and Snowboard Tune-ups

Drop by the SOU Outdoor Program to get your skis or snowboard tuned up for the winter. Edge tuning and hot wax for only $10!!! Rent cross country skis for $15, a snowboard package for $15, or snowshoes for $10. Office hours 2-6 PM Monday through Friday in the McNeal Pavilion. 552-6470 or outdoorprogram@sou.edu.

S.O.U. Students can ski/board for $10

Students can ski for only $10 every Saturday evening during Mt. A's Twilight schedule. Just present a valid student I.D. card to save big. Mt. Ashland offers Twilight skiing from 3-9pm every TH, FR, SA beginning December 28, 2006 through March 24, 2007.

If you don't have your own equipment you can rent it from the SOU Outdoor Program. Check out our equipment rental page for more information or call us at 541-552-6470.

Snow Far, Snow Good!

As of today, January 24, the snow pack for the Rogue River drainage is looking to be around 85% of normal, which is pretty good considering that we haven’t had any BIG storms roll through recently.

The Rogue River is one of the crowned-jewels in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Rogue is thought by many as being the premier wilderness run in Oregon and is one of the most sought-after permits in the country. Upstream of the wilderness run and near Gold Hill, the Rogue offers paddlers the excitement of fun class III drops and a half-day of paddling.

Southern Oregon University’s Outdoor Program will be offering trips on the Upper Rogue (also known as the “Nugget” stretch) to students, faculty, and staff of the University. It is a spectacular section of river that is well suited for beginners through advanced paddlers because of its diverse features. Please join the Outdoor Program this coming spring on the Upper Rogue. You will have a blast, get a great work out, and meet some fun and active folks. In the meantime, think “snow.”

Our new blog...

Yep, we have a blog. For all you SOU students that love the outdoors, this should be a great deal for you. We are going to post upcoming trips, special deals, and anything else related to the ODP. Check back here often to find out what's new and also, please leave a comment to let us know what YOU would like to see next. More rafting trips? More sky diving? More climbing? We hope you enjoy the blog... come visit us in the McNeal Pavilion or give us a call at 541-552-6470.