Upcoming Trips & Clinics
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Spring Trips and Clinics 2022
Beginner Skiing and Snowboarding
Feb. 12, March 5, April 2
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Hilltop Ski Area
Description: If you are a beginner to intermediate snowboarder or skier, this is a great way to get started or build skills. Hilltop is a beginner–friendly hill and you can receive a free lesson from a certified instructor.
Cost: $10 for a lift ticket and $25 for lift ticket and rentals
Space is limited so please email op@alaskapacific.edu to reserve your spot.
Intermediate to Advanced Skiing and Snowboarding
Feb. 19, March 12
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Alyeska or Arctic Valley
Description: Get a free ride to Alyeska or Artic Valley and receive a discounted lift ticket! This is a great trip for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders, and a great way to meet new friends.
Cost: $30 for students, rentals not included. Students need to pay in advance to reserve their spot.
Space is limited so please email op@alaskapacific.edu to reserve your spot.
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
Feb. 26, March 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Location Varies Depending on Conditions
Prerequisite: Skiers or snowboarders should be comfortable on intermediate to advanced terrain. APU can provide avalanche equipment, but participants will need to bring their own splitboard or alpine touring ski set–up.
Details: We will be meeting at 9 a.m. in the equipment rental room of the Atwood basement. We will go over how to check the forecast and find an appropriate location based on conditions, cover basic equipment, and do a gear check before we drive to the snowboard area. Once we arrive at the skiing location, we will cover skinning, or walking with snowshoes and talk about backcountry travel in avalanche zones. Assessing terrain (red flags, glide cracks, pit test (CT & ECT), avalanche rescue (single, team, multi-burial)).
Cost: $10 for students, $25 for Staff, $50 for General Public
Space is limited so please email op@alaskapacific.edu to reserve your spot.
Open Pool: Stand Up Paddleboarding, Sea Kayaks, Whitewater Kayaks, Packrafts
Date: Thursdays
Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Moseley Pool
Description: “I can’t wait to flop like a fish!” Lou Mei Gutsch
Enjoy the pool in a variety of crafts like sea kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and whitewater kayaks. The Moseley pool is a warm saltwater pool and a wonderful place to try something new or relax while floating around. This is an informal clinic that gives you the chance to try new boats or if you would like to learn some techniques or tricks an instructor will be there to give pointers.
What to Bring: Swimming attire, rash guards can be nice if you get cold
Cost:
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Students & Staff |
$5 |
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General Public |
$10 |
Rock Climbing Clinic
Date: Thursdays
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Atwood Rock Wall
Description: Join OP for an introductory clinic for those who desire to learn the basics of rock climbing; including equipment, belaying, and knots. We will be meeting at the OP Rock Wall, located in the Atwood Center Basement.
What to Bring: Clothes you can move freely in, water
Cost: Free, No Registration is required
Sea Kayaking Trip
Date: April 16-17, (Please contact us about custom dates and times)
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Seward, or Prince William Sound (location and trip is dependent upon conditions)
Description: (Pre-course meeting is required April 14, 7:30-9 p.m.) this is a fun trip and great for beginners to advanced paddlers. If you would like to kick back and enjoy the beautiful scenery or if you would like to learn all about navigation and tides, you can do either. Join Patrick Higgins ACA (American Canoe Association) Level 5 Advanced Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor for a fun overnight trip.
Cost: To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388.
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Clinic |
Equipment Rentals: Includes dry suits, packraft, paddle, PFD, shoes, helmet. |
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Student |
$30 |
$10 |
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Staff, Faculty, & Alumni |
$150 |
$25 |
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General Public |
$250 |
$50 |
Packrafting Safety Clinic
Date: April 23-24 (Please contact us about custom dates and times)
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: APU and Eagle River, location may change depending on conditions.
Description: This course teaches basic strokes, rescues, river running strategy, safety, and how to find the appropriate river based on conditions and the group’s skill level. Instructors for this course are certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA) for whitewater and swift water instruction.
Cost: To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388.
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Clinic |
Equipment Rentals: Includes dry suits, packraft, paddle, pfd, shoes, helmet. |
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Student |
$30 |
$10 |
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Staff, Faculty, & Alumni |
$100 |
$25 |
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General Public |
$200 |
$50 |
Rolling Clinics
Date: Thursdays upon request
Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Moseley Pool
Description: Learning how to roll is fun when you are under the guidance of a certified instructor in the warm saltwater pool at Alaska Pacific University. Whether you are a sea kayaker, packrafter, or whitewater kayaker, this clinic goes through a progression to keep you comfortable when learning to roll. If you already have a roll, this clinic can fine-tune your roll to make it effortless or you can learn new rolls like offside, hand roll, or back deck roll.
Equipment: Equipment is included. Please bring your own swim attire.
Cost:
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Students |
$5 |
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Staff, Faculty, & Alumni |
$20 |
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General Public |
$40 |
Sea Kayak Rescue Clinics
Date: Thursdays upon request
Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Moseley Pool
Description: This is a great course for beginner to intermediate paddlers who want to learn the basics of rescues or for intermediate paddlers to brush up on their skills. This course teaches how to get in and out of the boat using various methods of self-rescue and companion-rescue. This course is also an introduction of how to paddle safely in the ocean environment of Alaska. Instructors for this course are certified instructors through the American Canoe Association in Coastal Kayaking.
Equipment: Equipment is included in this course. Please bring your own swim attire.
Cost:
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Students |
$5 |
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Staff & Faculty |
$20 |
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General Public |
$40 |
