Hours

M-F 10am-4:30pm

Location

Viking Union 150 Near the Garden St. entrance

Phone

(360) 650-3112

Behind the Scenes

Equipment Shop Coordinator

Spencer Goldfield

AS.OC.Equipment@wwu.edu
650-7532

Spencer Goldfield I am Spencer Goldfield, a Kinesiology major currently on his 5th year victory lap. I am currently the Equipment and Bike Shop coordinator here at the Outdoor Center. I grew up in southern Maine, and often long for the lush fall foliage of my homeland, as well as the character building winters. In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, and rollarblading. I expect a stellar year here at the outdoor center, and am looking forward to it.

Equipment Shop Assistant Coordinator

Kara Fuhrmeister

AS.OC.Equipment.Asst.Coord@wwu.edu
650-7532

Kara Fuhrmeister Hello! My name is Kara and I LOVE outdoor adventures! Specifically: trail running, cycling, slacklining, climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, snow camping, kayaking and snow shoeing… among other outdoor pursuits. Right now I am a K-12 PE major here at WWU and fight fire in the summer to pay our lovely tuition. Come say "hi" and check out the OC!

Excursions Co-Coordinator

Max Wilbert

AS.OC.Excursions@wwu.edu
650-7531

Max Wilbert My name is Max Wilbert, and I am the Excursions co-coordinator for 2009-10. I am originally from Seattle, and spent a lot of my childhood on the beaches on Olympic National Park. I'm really into climbing, canyoneering, and all sorts of other outdoor fun. I also really spend a lot of time on photography, cooking, environmental activism, and other good things. I hope to make the O.C. more accessible and open to all members of the community, and spread appreciation for the land where we live.

Excursions Co-Coordinator

Kapper Richmond

AS.OC.Excursions@wwu.edu
650-7677

Kapper Richmond Hellow!!! My name is Kapper Richmond, I’m a double major (Recreation and Environmental Studies) with a passion for the outdoors, MMA, and teaching. I love pushing the limits and working outside the box. Stop by the OC and say hey, I love meeting new people and learning of their stories?

Marketing Resources Coordinator

Kate Lewis

AS.OC.Marketing@wwu.edu
650-3241

Kate Lewis Hi! I'm the Marketing Resources Coordinator at the OC. I'm majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Chemistry. I'm an avid reader, knitter and coffee drinker. I love to be outside, especially snowboarding and exploring Bellingham on my beloved bike.

Outdoor Center Manager

Frederick Collins

Email the Outdoor Center Manager
650-3731

Frederick Collins I have worked with and for students many years. I have directed activity programs for the Department of Defense, United States Air Force, U.S.Army, Georgia Mental Health, and the Seattle Community College District to name a few. My last position at Western dates back to 1995-2000. I was the Facility and Programs Supervisor for the Department of Campus Recreation. My pre-graduate and post graduate degrees in Education were acquired right here at good old Western.

Playing in the Northwest is a little different than growing up in New York City. We are blessed here to have trees, forests, and clean water. It is indeed a pleasure to work in such a supportive environment such as the Outdoor Center. Everything we do here is structured to give students an incredible, safe, and educating interaction in the out of doors. We also hire many students per year to operate the shops, equipment, and lead outstanding excursions.

Feel free to contact me with any ideas, issues, or concerns. I will be responsive and do what we can to make this activity the best on campus.

Upcoming Events

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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