Outdoor Pursuits

Our Mission

Outdoor Pursuits & Voyage programs aims to foster an inclusive community through outdoor exploration focused on empowerment, education, and respect for the natural world.

Values
Fostering a sense of community

Facilitating personal growth

Inspiring a sense of adventure

Emphasizing education

Developing a sense of respect for the natural world

Outdoor Adventures Around The Pacific Northwest

Use the map below to explore some of the locations and adventures recently offered through Outdoor Pursuits.

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Contact Us

Outdoor Pursuits 
Third Floor Clark Hall | Milky Way Building | 503-352-2264 | outdoors@pacificu.edu
2017 21st Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116

Hours | Spring Semester 2023

Office & Rental Pickup Hours | 10am-5pm, M, T, Th, F (closed Wednesdays)

Rentals

 

Need gear for your weekend adventure? Don't let that stop you from going on your next adventure. Outdoor Pursuits offers gear rentals to students, alumni and staff. Gear can be reserved with full payment in advance.

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Outdoor leadership student smiling at camera
Outdoor Leadership Major

What is outdoor leadership? Students in the outdoor leadership program at Pacific University prepare for careers in outdoor recreation, recreation management, and outdoor adventure education.

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Students line up and spell out Voyages using a red light on their Backpacking Trip summer 2022
Voyages

Begin your journey at Pacific University by embarking on an exhilarating adventure! Whether you're surfing at the coast, backpacking through a forest, exploring the city of Portland, or rafting down a river, Outdoor Pursuits always has an adventure for you.

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Upcoming Events

Apr
4
Indoor Climbing | Outdoor Pursuits
6 p.m. | Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
9
SUP Day Trip | Outdoor Pursuits | New Date
8 a.m. | Sunday, April 9, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
15
Canoe Day Trip | Outdoor Pursuits
8 a.m. | Saturday, April 15, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
16
Staff & Faculty Kayaking | Outdoor Pursuits
7 a.m. | Sunday, April 16, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
18
Indoor Climbing | Outdoor Pursuits
6 p.m. | Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
22
Surf Day Trip | Outdoor Pursuits
7 a.m. | Saturday, April 22, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
22
Outdoor Climbing | Outdoor Pursuits | CANCELED
7:30 a.m. | Saturday, April 22, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall
Apr
23
Waterfall Hike | Outdoor Pursuits
8 a.m. | Sunday, April 23, 2023
Forest Grove, Clark Hall