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Staff member aims to start riverboarding trips through WWU Outdoor Center
2.17.10
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Outdoor Center | staff

Western Washington University Web developer and graphic designer Rochelle Parry, an avid riverboarder, aims to get faculty, staff and students involved in riverboarding through the WWU Outdoor Center. Riverboarding is a sport in which participants cruise through river rapids on a small body board.

A weekend excursion has been set up through the Outdoor Center for an upcoming weekend. For specific information, contact the WWU Outdoor Center at http://outdoor.as.wwu.edu/.
WWU AS Outdoor Center to host “snow clinic” Jan. 14 and 21
1.12.10
Campus news
Outdoor Center

The Associated Students Outdoor Center will play host to a snow clinic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, in the OC.

The clinic, which is open to the public, will inform people of how an avalanche works, how to ski uphill and build a snow cave. OC staff will also discuss cooking, melting snow for water, shelter, clothing and safety.

Tickets cost $8 and the clinic will also be held on Jan. 21.

For more information about the event, or for disability accommodations, contact Max Wilbert at (360) 650-7677 or by e-mail at as.oc.excursions@wwu.edu.
Outdoor Center plans 'Birds of Whatcom County' event
10.28.09
Campus news
Associated Students | Off-campus events | Outdoor Center

The Associated Students Outdoor Center at Western Washington University will play host to “Birds of Whatcom County” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.

This event provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about bird-watching in Whatcom County. Pile in the van with Outdoor Center experts to explore Bald Eagle convergences, rare Marbled Murrelet habitat and estuaries offering a rest stop for migrating birds.

Tickets are $20 for students with I.D. and $30 for guests.
Outdoor Center to put on two-day hike on the Olympic Peninsula
10.26.09
Campus news
Associated Students | Outdoor Center

The Associated Students Outdoor Center is putting on a two-day excursion to the Olympic Peninsula Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

This trip, which is open to the public, is designed for people who live an active lifestyle and are involved in at least some physical activities.