Outdoor Pursuits Pre-Orientation is an opportunity for you to meet other new students, make meaningful connections, build friendships and get to know the incredible recreational opportunities that Oregon has to offer before you begin your first semester at UP.
With Outdoor Pursuits Pre-Orientation, you will be part of a group discovering what the great outdoors and the Oregon outdoors have to offer. Each OPO course is led by qualified student instructors who will give you instruction on both the adventurous activities and your upcoming college experience.
2024 Dates: August 20th-22nd, 2024
Registration Begins: April 1st, 2024
Registration Closes August 6th, 2024
**Please Note: As of July 20th, 2024, the Outdoor Pursuits Pre-Orientation trip is full. We are currently taking registrations for the waitlist in the event someone drops from the trip. Please follow the instructions in the "How to Register" section if you are interested in registering for the waitlist**
The 2024 Pre- Orientation Trip is going to be a fantastic 3-day adventure towards the coast of Oregon!
Day 1: Participants will meet at Outdoor Pursuits on August 20th, get to know the other participants, pack their things, and drive with trip leaders to a beautiful spot on the Oregon Coast Trail! From there, they will hike a bit of the Oregon Coast Trail and learn about the local ecosystems and take pictures near Cannon Beach and the iconic Haystack rock! Later, participants will head to Nehalem Falls Campsite, where they will spend the night next to a beautiful river- cooking under the stars and spending time around a fire. There will be an option to hike to the waterfall that evening, or for the sunrise in the morning!
Day 2: Participants will wake up, cook breakfast, and head back towards the ocean. From there, participants will have the choice to kayak or paddleboard in the ocean, or play games on the beach. Participants will head back to Nehalem Falls Campsite, and spend another night bonding and eating around a campfire.
Day 3: Participants will clean up camp, and drive back to Outdoor Pursuits. From there, they will clean up their gear, and then move into their dorms, ready to start the school year!
Prerequisites: No previous outdoor, camping, or paddling experience is necessary, just a desire to be outside and meet new people. There will be a required pretrip meeting on Zoom on August 14th 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Exertion Level: Moderate. There will be a moderate level of exertion in the form of hiking with a day pack over uneven terrain, and the option to paddle on the ocean.
The cost for 2024 pre-orientation is $120. This includes all transportation, food, equipment, and instruction for the duration of preorientation.
To register, please call 503-943-8748 during Outdoor Pursuits Office Hours (Mondays and Fridays, 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.) with a card number ready and office staff will be happy to register you over the phone.
**Please Note: As of July 20th, 2024, the Outdoor Pursuits Pre-Orientation trip is full. We are currently taking registrations for the waitlist in the event someone drops from the trip.
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5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
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