Outdoor Pursuits
Outdoor Pursuits offers many trips, clinics and programs for the Sonoma State University Community each semester! Our programs include activities such as hiking, backpacking, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountaineering, cycle touring, mountain biking, hot spring soaking, backcountry cooking and camping. To supplement our programs ODP also offers a range of Wilderness Medicine courses and Wilderness Orientation experiences throughout the year. While our trips and courses may vary in terms of commitment and physical demands, all trips are designed for those with little or no prior experience in mind. Outdoor Pursuits trips are a great way to gain knowledge and experience with outdoor skills, make new friends, escape into the natural world and explore the limits of what you are capable of! Come join us!
Beginning with its inception in the early 90’s, Outdoor Pursuits has been comprised of a group of SSU students, faculty and staff who share a love for the outdoors and sharing it with others! At Outdoor Pursuits we consider ourselves stewards of the earth and we are continuously evolving our methods of practicing minimum impact philosophies, educating about sustainability and working to facilitate safe and ecologically sound activities. In attempting to infuse more sustainable practices in each of our trips all meals are vegetarian and primarily organic. All trips will include components on Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, principles and practices.
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Check out our Fall 2013 Adventure Program guide!
Fall 2013 Outdoor Pursuits Trips
| Date | Trip | Early Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2013 *Meet at ORC 10am | Three Free Trips! RP/ Cotati Bike Ride!* Join us for a ride around Rohnert Park and the surrounding area. We’ll show you all the good routes to our favorite spots and back. | Free | Free |
| 8/24/2013 *Meet at ORC 10am | Three Free Trips! Hike to Crane Creek Regional Park. Come explore a park that over looks Sonoma State University. Only a 10 minute walk from Campus. Bring a container for picking blackberries! | Free | Free |
| 8/24/2013 *Meet at ORC 10am | Three Free Trips! Annadel Hike and Swim North of Sonoma State University Annadel State Park is a local favorite for hikers, mountain bikers and swimmers. Spend the day hiking around and take a swim in Lake Ilisanjo. | Free | Free |
| 8/25/2013 *Meet at ORC 9am | San Francisco Headlands Day Hike Join us exploring beaches with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean. | N/A | $13.00 |
| 9/7 to 9/8 | Bioluminescence Kayak Camping** This overnight kayak trip on Tomales Bay happens at a special time of the year when tiny organisms give off a greenish, bluish light when displaced by a paddle or your hand. Image kayaking through the dark and leaving a trail of glowing green water. | $109.00 (by 8/30) |
$115.00 |
| 9/13/2013 | Wild Flour Bike Ride* Spend this day biking to Wild Flower Bakery in Freestone, CA and back. This 13 mile bike ride is well worth it when you arrive at the bakery and enjoy some freshly baked scones and bread. | Free | Free |
| 9/14/2013 | SUP Sausalito Join ODP for an introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding in the sheltered waters of Richardson Bay along the nearby Audubon marine preserve. | $72.00 (by 9/6) |
$79.00 |
| 9/14 to 9/15 | Cozy Camping in Gualala. Spend two days relaxing at the border of Sonoma county and Mendocino county, by the Gualala river while ODP cook up their favorite backcountry cuisine. | $30.00 (by 9/6) |
$45.00 |
| 9/27 to 9/28 | Whitewater Rafting** Join ODP for a relaxing night of camping and a day of rapids on the South Fork of the American River. | $109.00 (by 9/13) |
$115.00 |
| 9/29/2013 | Mt. Tamalpais Day hike. Hike the tallest mountain in North Bay, with views of the bay, Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco. | $10.00 (by 9/13) |
$15.00 |
| 10/4 to 10/6 | Golden Gate Headlands Camping and Hiking. Explore San Francisco, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and camp at Kirby Cove right on the Marin Headlands! | $50.00 (by 9/20) |
$58.00 |
| 10/11 to 10/13 | Yosemite Camping and Hiking Come see one of the natural wonders of the world, Yosemite Valley. Hike and explore. | $84.00 (by 9/27) |
$102.00 |
| 10/18 *Meet at ORC Noon | Sugarloaf Ridge Hike Hike to the top of Mt. Baldwin situated right on the border of Sonoma and Napa County. | $10.00 (by 10/4) |
$12.00 |
| 10/18 to 10/20 | Self-Sufficient Bike Camping* Come and challenge yourself by biking around Sonoma County carrying everything you need for the weekend. | $50.00 (by 10/4) |
$58.00 |
| 10/19/2013 | Pomo Canyon Day Hike Located above Bodega Bay along the Sonoma Coastline, Pomo Canyon offers some amazing views. | $10.00 (by 10/4) |
$15.00 |
| 10/20/2013 | Berkeley Bouldering If you have only climbed indoors or have never climbed at all this trip is for you. Spend the day climbing Indian Rocks, located in Berkeley, CA. | $10.00 (by 10/4) |
$12.00 |
| 10/25 to 10/27 | Backpacking Tahoe Rim Trail A four hour drive away, Tahoe is famous for its huge glacial lake, towering granite hills, and pine forests. Escape the daily school grind and explore this beautiful, rugged terrain. | $51.00 (by 10/11) |
$60.00 |
| 11/1 to 11/3 | Bike Camping 2.1* So you can enjoy biking around the North Bay without any extra weight, this trip is van supported. If you have never been biking, camping, or are a seasoned veteran, this is the trip for you. | $50.00 (by 10/18) |
$58.00 |
| 11/9 to 11/10 | Backpacking the Oat Hill Mine Trail. This local trail over in Napa is a hidden secret. With views of famous Napa Valley, impressive rock pinnacles and historical mine sites and artifacts this is a trip you don't want to miss. | $45.00 (by 10/25) |
$52.00 |
| 11/16/2013 | Mt. St Helena Climbing Come spend the day in Napa County top roping outside enjoying the fresh breeze and sunshine. For all skill levels. | $10.00 (by 11/1) |
$15.00 |
| 12/6/2013 | Flying Goat Bike Ride* Half day bike ride to Flying Goat Coffee in Santa Rosa, a local favorite. This is a great chance to spend the day out of Rohnert Park and explore your surroundings. | Free | Free |
| 12/7/2013 | Skydiving Before Finals Woop! Woop! Finals are almost here, get ready to take a plunge and fly through the air to clear your head before getting down to business… | $140.00 (by 11/22) |
$150.00 |
All trips include transportation, food, instruction, permits, and group and activity equipment unless otherwise noted. *Participants must have their own bike. |
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