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The Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC) offers student led outdoor activities that include group hiking, camping, backpacking, canyoneering, cross-country skiing, back-country skiing, cycling, kayaking, ice climbing and rock climbing. During block breaks and spring break, ORC offers at least one off-campus trip.
ORC NEWS!
For all you trainees: The training schedule can now be viewed on the the Leader Training page. woop. Hooray for technology.
To everyone in the ORC: stay involved!!! Sign up for trips, propose trips, come to meetings and eat cake. Or potatoe salad.
Calendar:
What's the hap' in the ORC? Find out in the ORC Calendar!
Current Trips:
I like ORC trips. Do you like ORC trips? Yes? Fantastic. See what is goin' on in the near future at our Current Trips page.
Trip Types :
You might be wondering, "What types of trips can I go on?" You saw the blue underlined phrase. CLICK IT!
Gear House:
Outdoor equipment may be rented from the Ahlberg House located on Weber behind the Greek houses. The Gear House's address is 1024 N. Weber St. Say hi to whoever is working. Chances are, they need company.
FOOT Trips:
The ORC runs the FOOT Program (First Year Outdoor Orientation Trips) during the first block break of every year. Student leaders and pro guides take first-year students on backpacking trips all ovah the state!
Leader Training: The ORC Leadership Training Program gives students the opportunity to learn, use and teach an array of important outdoor skills. Training in both hard skills and soft skills enables students to then plan and lead a diversity of unlimited trips through the ORC.
Current Leaders.
Feel special. We made you your OWN PAGE! If you forgot the trip planning process, which I'm sure you are a good leader and did not, we remind you here. We also tell you exciting things. And do fun things. It's basically the Safety Party online. Fun Stuff.
ORC Officers:
Click "2008-2009 officers and their job descriptions" to see the 2008-2009 officers and their job descriptions.
Cont. Outdoor Education:
Continuing education is for those of you seeking to expand your perhaps already extensive backcountry knowledge. Ignorance leads to the opposite of peace.
Helpful Hints:
This is a page jacked with useful things when getting ready for the backcountry.
Its easy to get involved!!!
The ORC is open to all students, regardless of previous outdoor experience. The ORC meets the first three Tuesdays of every block at 12:15 in the WES Room. All are welcome! |
