Backpacking | Voyages

Attention: Voyages headquarters (the Milky Way building) is being remodeled and unanticipated delays in construction are affecting our ability to operate at full capacity. In result, we are offering a limited number of Voyage trips in 2023.

When Voyage registration reaches capacity, we still encourage you to sign-up and you'll be placed on a waitlist. You will be contacted throughout the summer if space becomes available.

Voyage 2023 Trips Offered: Backpacking, Rafting, and Local Adventure.

Join us backpacking through beautiful areas of wilderness in the Umpqua National Forest. Enjoy cooking and sleeping under the stars with fellow classmates, and explore everything that nature has to offer. This trip will take you on an authentic backcountry experience that will include hiking a portion of the PCT, views of Mt. Thielsen, and possibly a dip into some local hot springs. 

August 18: Arrive at Pacific for Voyages

Check-in | Marsh West Lawn
Check in on the West Lawn with Voyage Coordinators and be welcomed by Orientation Staff. Participate in Pacific’s traditional Sign, Shake, and Ring ceremony— a time honored tradition signing the book of enrollment, shaking the president’s hand, and ringing the bell to signify your entry into Pacific.

Move-in | Residence Halls
Move-in to residence hall. Students with late night flights may fly in August 17 and have a midnight check-in. Please let us know ASAP if you need to do this.

Student Orientation & Pre-trip Meeting | Location TBA
Get to know your Voyage leaders and fellow participants before you depart on your adventures (students only). 

Parent and Family Orientation | Location TBA
Parent and Family Orientation (parents and family members only).

Ice Cream Social | Marsh West Lawn
Get to know your trip cohort over some ice cream and lawn games! (on Marsh West Lawn)

August 19: All Voyages depart to the field for 5 days.

August 23: All Voyages return to campus in the afternoon.

August 24: Freshman Orientation begins.

 

National Forest Non-Discrimination Policy

Pacific University is a permitee of the Umpqua National Forest. In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Pacific University is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of ancestry, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint, write, USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.