Upcoming Trips & Clinics
Please stay tuned to our FB page, APU University Calendar and fliers around campus for upcoming events!
October
Alaska Van Tours
Dates: October 9th,23rd
Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm times may vary depending on destination
Location: Beautiful Alaska, Meeting at Moseley to get started
Description: Looking for a way to explore Alaska and meet new people, you have found your trip! The Alaska Van Tour is all inclusive and allows students and staff to travel around the beautiful 49th state. Some of the locations will be Hope, Talkeetna, and Seward. On these trips, we will stop and explore cool sights and tourist attractions in those unique Alaskan towns.
Some of the cool attractions we hope to visit and do will be the Alaska Sea Life center in Seward, Gold Mining in Hope, Talkeetna historical society.
What to bring: Snacks, water, lunch, and clothes appropriate for weather conditions.
Cost: Includes Transportation & Tour Guide. To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388
| Students | $5 |
| Staff & Faculty | $15 |
Packrafting Safety Clinic
Date: October 2nd-3rd, (Please contact us about custom dates and times)
Time: 9am-5pm
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
| Clinic | Equipment Rentals: Includes dry suits, packraft, paddle, pfd, shoes, helmet. | |
| Student | $30 | $10 |
| Staff, Faculty, & Alumni | $75 | $ 25 |
| General Public | $150 | $50 |
Outdoor Leadership Conference
Dates: October 15th-17th
Time: Leaving Anchorage on Friday after classes
Location: Prince William Sound Community College, Valdez, AK
Description: Visit beautiful Valdez, Alaska while learning about outdoor leadership and networking with others in the outdoor industry! Outdoor Programs will provide transportation and there will be housing available.
Space is limited so please contact pjdhiggins@alaskapacific.edu to reserve your space.
Halloween Fun Run
Date: October 29th
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: The Race takes place on APU trails, and The Party is in the Atwood Basement at the Rockwall.
Description: Join the Outdoor Program, Rec Programs, and Student Activities for the Halloween Fun Run! The entire APU community is welcome to come in costume and run this 1.5-mile course. If you enjoy being scared, there will be creepy characters along the route to help you run faster. Part of the course also features the opportunity to trick-or-treat at various stations. There will be prizes for top finishers and the best costume.
If you have questions about the fun run or would like to volunteer to help, please email student activities@alaskapacific.edu.
Cost: Free
Halloween Party and Hunted House
Date: October 29th
Time: 6pm-10pm
Location: Atwood Basement Rockwall
Description: Costume contest, dancing, climbing, slack lining, haunted house, candy, food & drinks, what more could you want?
Cost: Free
November
Friends Giving
Date: November 26th-28th Friday-Sunday
Location: Kellogg Farm, Hatchers Pass, and Finger Lakes
Description: Join OP as we head to the APU farm for Thanksgiving Weekend! We will explore the APU farm on skis and we will go to Hatchers Pass for ski touring and ice skating at Finger Lakes. We will also find a Charlie Brown Christmas tree and have fun decorating for Christmas. Do not pass up this awesome opportunity!
What to Bring: Clothes appropriate for the weather.
Cost: $40 Includes equipment, lodging, food, and transportation
Ski and Snowboard Waxing Clinic
Date: November 18th
Time: 4:30-6:30
Location: Atwood Equipment Room
Description: Join OP in the equipment room to learn about cross country ski, downhill ski, and snowboard waxing. You can bring your own XC/Downhill skis, or snowboard down or learn with OP skis.
What to Bring: Skis or Snowboard
Cost: Free, No Registration is required
For more information contact op@alaskapacific.edu
All Semester
Rock Climbing Clinic
Date: Thursdays
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
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
For more information contact op@alaskapacific.edu
Rolling Clinics
Date: Thursday’s upon request
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
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: To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388
| Students | $5 |
| Staff, Faculty, & Alumni | $30 |
| General Public | $60 |
Sea Kayak Rescue Clinics
Date: Thursday’s Upon Request
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
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: To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388
| Students | $5 |
| Staff & Faculty | $30 |
| General Public | $60 |
Open Pool: Stand Up Paddleboarding, Sea Kayaks, Whitewater Kayaks, Packrafts
Date: Thursdays
Time: 7:30-9:00 pm
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: To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388
| Students & Staff | $5 |
| General Public | $10 |
- Event sign-up is on a 1st come, 1st serve basis
- If the event requires payment, you must pay at time of registration, otherwise you will be put-on the waitlist.
- Once an event or trip is full, you will be added to the trip waitlist and contacted if an opening becomes available
- Refunds will only be given if someone else can fill the open spot or given special circumstances at the discretion of the Outdoor Program Coordinator
- Participation in any of our high risk trips or clinics requires health insurance and you must be able to provide your health insurance policy number at the pre-trip meeting.
- General inquires regarding events and trips can be made to op@alaskapacific.eduor 907.564.8388
