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Outdoor Pursuits- Outdoor
Photo Contest |
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Outdoor Pursuits &
Rentals is hosting a photo contest. The purpose of the contest is to display
photographs taken by CWU students during their outdoor pursuits. Our goal is
to find photos that best express the beauty of the natural environment and
the exhilaration and serenity of outdoor activities.
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Important dates:
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April 11, 2008 Deadline
for entries
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April 14-April 30, 2008 Entries
on display at OPR
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April 17, 2008 Winning
entries announced in the evening at OPR’s Spring Symposium
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Who can enter? CWU Students
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How many entries can each
student have? 3
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Who will be judging? CWU students, faculty/staff, and the campus
community
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What happens with the
winning entries? The winning photos
will be enlarged for display in the OPR. Prizes will also be given to the
winning entries.
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Photo contest rules and
entry forms are available at OPR or online at http://www.cwu.edu/~rec/rentals/ .
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If you have any questions,
please contact OPR at 509-963-3537 or email outdoorpursuits@cwu.edu.
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Spring Outdoor Symposium |
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Thursday, April 17, 2008- Vendor booths 11:00am-3:00pm on east patio of SURC
(free)
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Free give a’ways, mini
clinics, music and possible job opportunities.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008- Outdoor Film Fest (Film TBA), 9:00pm Outside OPR (free)
*Photo Contest Winners Announced at Film
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Friday, April 18, 2008 – Float Trip, 3:00 pm departure, $10
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Saturday, April 19, 2008- Intercollegiate Bouldering Competition,
10:00am-4:00pm.
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$12 pre-registration (before April 15),
$16 normal registration (after April 15)
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Categories: Beginning (V0 – V3) and
Advanced (V4 +) Male and Female categories
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Participants
may register at the CWU Recreation Center, Front Desk or over the phone
@(509) 963-3512.
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Outdoor Pursuits-
Overnight Trips |
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Spring
Ski & Snowboard Trip to Mount Baker
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Friday-Sunday, April 4-6,
2008- Ski/Snowboard trip to Mount Baker
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Departs OPR at 6:00pm on
Friday, will return to OPR at 6:00pm on Sunday
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Pre trip required meeting on
April 3, 2008 6:00pm at the OPR
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$120 Student & Recreation
Members
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$150 Non-Recreation Center
Members
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This includes transportation
to and from Mount Baker, one all day lift ticket, two nights lodging, two
breakfasts and one dinner.
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Participants need to bring
ski/snowboard equipment and attire, money or lunches for Friday night,
Saturday, and Sunday, Sleeping bag, pillow, and sleeping pad.
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Participants will be
required to attend a pre-trip meeting on Thur. April 3, 6:00 PM @ OPR.
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Smith Rock, Rock Climbing
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Friday-Sunday,
April 11-13, 2008 |
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If you are interested in
coming on a weekend trip to Smith, please e-mail ryan.hopkins@cwu.edu
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$30 Student & Recreation
Members
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$40 Non-Recreation Center Members
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Participants need to bring
camping gear, good hiking shoes, lunch for two days, water and appropriate
clothing.
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Friday-Sunday, May 2-4,
2008- Camping Adventure to Stehekin
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Departs OPR at 6:00am on
Friday, will return to OPR at 6:00pm on Sunday
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$60 Student & Recreation
Members
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$80 Non-Recreation Center
Members
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This includes transportation
(van and ferry ride) camping fees, dinner and a breakfast.
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Participants will be
required to attend a pre-trip meeting on Wed. April 30, 6:00 PM @ OPR.
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Saturday-Sunday, May
16-18, 2008- Pete Lake Backpacking Trip
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Departs OPR at 9:00am on
Saturday, will return to OPR at 4:00pm on Sunday
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$30 Student & Recreation
Members
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$40 Non-Recreation Center Members
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Participants need to bring
camping gear, good hiking shoes, lunch for two days, water and appropriate
clothing.
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The hike is challenging, but
very rewarding!
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Outdoor Pursuits- Day
Trips |
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The Weekly Sunset Hike,
Wednesdays
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Departs OPR at 5:00pm,
returns to OPR at 7:00pm
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$2 for the ride or $10 for a
quarter pass (8 weeks).
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An opportunity once a week
to elevate your Ellensburg existence and hike into the hills; rain or shine,
but most likely it will shine.
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Participants need to wear
good hiking shoes, and bring snack and water.
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Climbing Trips*
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It is time to get out of the
gym and climb outdoors.
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Smith Rock, Rock Climbing
Trip –
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Friday-Sunday, April
11-13, 2008-
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If you are interested in
coming on a weekend trip to Smith, please e-mail ryan.hopkins@cwu.edu
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$30 Student & Recreation
Members
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$40 Non-Recreation Center Members
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Participants need to bring
camping gear, good hiking shoes, lunch for two days, water and appropriate
clothing.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008-
Bouldering in Leavenworth
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Trips depart OPR at 9:00am
& return to OPR at 4:30pm
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$12 Student & Recreation
Members
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$15 Non-Recreation Center Members
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Participants need to bring
lunch, water, warm clothes, and flashlights.
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Climbing Competitions:
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Wednesday, March 27,
2008, CWU Add-on Competition times
TBA
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Saturday, April 19, 2008- CWU Intercollegiate Bouldering Competition, 10:00am-4:00pm
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Saturday, April 26, 2008- Whitman Top-Rope Competition
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Saturday, May 17, 2008- Western Washington University Competition
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Kayaking |
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Introduction to White
Water Kayaking Course – *Pre-Registration is required
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May 12,14,16 &17, Two
days in the pool, two days on moving water
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Monday & Wednesday: 9
– 11 PM, Campus Pool
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Saturday & Sunday: 9
AM – 4:30 PM, On the river
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COST: $120.00 Students & Recreation Center Members /
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$160.00 Non- Students & Non-Recreation Center Members
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This is a four day
introductory course to white water kayaking.
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All equipment is included.
There are only 8 spots available.
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River Floats
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Friday, April 18, 2008 – Student Float Trip, 3:00 pm departure, $10 Students
only
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Friday, April 25, 2008- Rotary International Float
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Saturday, May 10, 2008- Family Weekend
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TBA- Geology Science Seminar
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Family Weekend |
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Saturday & Sunday,
May 10 & 11, 2008- Climbing wall
2 hour sessions. Saturday 12-2 Sunday 9-11, $10/person.
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Saturday, May 12, 2008-
Yakima River Interpretive Float, $20/person, includes lunch
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Departs
OPR at 9:00 am and returns at 1:00 pm
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