JOIN US for exploration, adventure and expert instruction in a wide range of land and water-based outdoor activities. We have the largest and best program of its kind in the nation, and access to an exceptional variety of world class rivers, mountains and backcountry areas. Our courses are fun, exciting and challenging and are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for safe, environmentally responsible participation in outdoor activities.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL is our program's gateway course and must be completed prior to participation in backpacking, snowcamping, mountaineering and our other backcountry outing courses.

If you can't find the information you are looking for when accessing one of the above links, contact a director:

Michael Strong - 186 Esslinger Hall - 541-346-1048
Jim Blanchard - 172 Gerlinger Annex - 541-346-3399
Dan Crowe - 172 Esslinger Hall - 541-346-1932

If you are an active OPP leader, you may need information specific to leading our courses. Go to the Information for OPP Leaders page for links to important documents, some of which are password-protected.