Hours

M-F 10am-4:30pm

Location

Viking Union 150 Near the Garden St. entrance

Phone

(360) 650-3112

Outdoor Center Excursions

Call (360) 650-3112 if you have any questions.

To register, come to the Outdoor Center on the 1st floor of Viking Union. It's time to go outside!

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Key:

Physical Fitness Ratings:

  1. Indicates trips that are designed for all levels of physical fitness.
  2. These trips are for people who live an active lifestyle and are involved in at least some physical activities.
  3. Participants interested in these trips should be physically fit and be prepared to push their physical limits and levels of endurance.

Technical Ratings:

  • (*) Introductory trips: Welcome to all people looking for a great time and a desire to improve or expand on their skills before going on a more challenging outing.
  • (**) Designed to apply and expand upon your current skills and prepare you for more technical outings.

Fall Quarter Excursions

Films/Speakers/Other

  Student Guests
Environmental and Conservation Issues In Our Area: Hands On (1*) $0.00 $0.00
Pre Trip:
Leaving: November 21 2009
Whatcom County has its fair share of environmental issues, and many of them are already affecting you! Get the facts about water quality, logging, air pollution, toxic chemicals, cancer, climate change, and the Green alternative. Bring a big lunch and warm clothing.
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Classes

  Student Guests
Level 1 Avalanche Certification (0) $275.00 $290.00
Pre Trip:
Leaving: December 9 2009
December 9th-11th (evening classroom sessions), 12th-13th (on the snow) Interested in Skiing or Boarding in the backcountry? Avalanche skills are a must. This industry standard certification class will teach you how to recognize avalanche terrain, and provide a framework for managing risk and making decisions. This practical course will start with three sessions in the classroom, then a weekend in the Baker Backcountry learning to apply your knowledge.
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  Student Guests
Wilderness First Responder Certification Class (0) $595.00 $595.00
Pre Trip:
Leaving: December 12 2009
December 12th-21st The Outdoor Center has teamed up with Remote Medical International to offer this 80-hour “WFR” certification that is the standard worldwide for Outdoor Professionals. The Wilderness First Responder Course emphasizes decision-making, hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to function in remote areas, as well as providing a strong foundation to progress on to more advanced levels of training. Participants may be eligible to receive 5 credits from the University for this course.
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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 21

Environmental and Conservation Issues in our area
When November 21st 9 a.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost free

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Wednesday, December 9 to Sunday, December 13

Level 1 Avalanche Certification
When December 9th to December 13th 7 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. weekdays
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $275 WWU students w/ ID, $290 guests

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Saturday, December 12 to Monday, December 21

Wilderness First Responder certification class
When December 12th to December 21st 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $595.00

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Saturday, January 9

Snowshoe Day Trip
When January 9th 8 a.m.
Where AS Outdoor Center
Cost $30 WWU students w/ ID, $40 guests

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Tuesday, January 12

Kayak Roll Session
When January 12th 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Thursday, January 14

Ski/Snowboard Tuning Clinic
When January 14th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where AS Outdoor Center
Cost $5.00

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Snow Clinic
When January 14th 7 p.m.
Where AS Outdoor Center
Cost $8.00

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Tuesday, January 19

Kayak Roll Session
When January 19th 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Thursday, January 21

Snow Clinic
When January 21st 7 p.m.
Where AS Outdoor Center
Cost $8.00

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Tuesday, January 26

Kayak Roll Session
When January 26th 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Tuesday, February 2

Kayak Roll Session
When February 2nd 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Tuesday, February 9

Kayak Roll Sessions
When February 9th 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Thursday, February 11

Ski/Snowboard Tuning Clinic
When February 11th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where AS Outdoor Center
Cost $5.00

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Tuesday, February 16

Kayak Roll Sessions
When February 16th 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Tuesday, February 23

Kayak Roll Sessions
When February 23rd 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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Tuesday, March 2

Kayak Roll Sessions
When March 2nd 8 to 10 p.m.
Where Carver Gym Pool
Cost $5 per session or $30 per quarter

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