Upcoming Trips & Clinics
Please stay tuned to our FB page, APU University Calendar and fliers around campus for upcoming events! In order to sign-up and register for any event you need to call 907-564-8388 or email op@alaskapacific.edu.
Trips and Clinics
Sea Kayak Rescue Clinics
Date: July 15th, July 29th, August 12th(Contact about custom dates and times)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
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:
| Students | $10 |
| Staff & Faculty | $40 |
| General Public | $70 |
Rolling Clinics
Date: July 22nd, August 5th, 19th (Contact about custom dates and times)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Moseley Pool
Description: Learning how to roll is fun when you are under the guidance of a certified instructor in the warm salt water 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 and learn the muscle memory of a
Equipment: Equipment is included. Please bring your own swim attire.
Cost:
| Students | $10 |
| Staff, Faculty, & Alumni | $40 |
| General Public | $70 |
Packrafting Safety Clinic
Date: June 13th, July 24th, August 7th (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:
| Clinic | Equipment Rentals: Includes drysuits, packraft, paddle, pfd, shoes, helmet. | |
| Student | $40 | $10 |
| Staff, Faculty, & Alumni | $75 | $ 25 |
| General Public | $125 | $50 |
Space is limited so please email op@alaskapacific.edu to reserve your spot.
Hiking and Trail Stewardship
Date: June 10th, July 1st, 8th,15th,22nd, 29th, August 5th, 12th,
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Meeting at Equipment Rentals in the Atwood Basement and Hiking the APU Trails
Description: Join Outdoor Programs for a hike around campus trails and provide trail stewardship to the APU community by picking up and maintaining trails as you hike.
Equipment: PPE is provided
Cost: Free
Rock Climbing Trip
Date: TBD (contact about availability)
Time: 5-9:30 pm
Location: Meeting at Atwood Basement Equipment Rentals
Description: Go climbing outside with the friendly Outdoor Programs staff. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, this trip will be a great introduction to climbing or a way to step up your skills.
| Clinic | Equipment | |
| Student | $5 | Shoes, Harness & Helmet $5 |
| Staff, Faculty, & Alumni | $15 | Shoes, Harness & Helmet $7 |
| General Public | $30 | Shoes, Harness & Helmet $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
- 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
