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 that are available around the PNW!

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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 | Fall Semester 2023

Office & Rental Pickup Hours | 10am-4pm, M, T, Th, F (closed Wednesdays)

Students backpacking in a line on the Fall Break Backpacking Trip 2022
OP Trip Schedule

Check out the Trip Schedule to sign up for trips or visit the Third Floor of Clark Hall or call 503-352-2264 to sign-up for a trip.

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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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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
Discover the world of outdoor leadership with Pacific University's major and minor programs. Explore the great outdoors and become an expert in outdoor leadership.
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Upcoming Events

Feb
11
Mt. Hood Shuttle #1 | Outdoor Pursuits
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Feb
12
Paint-A-Pot Plant Propagation | Outdoor Pursuits, CSS, SEA
3 p.m. | Monday, Feb. 12, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Feb
18
Mt. Hood Shuttle #2 | Outdoor Pursuits
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Feb
21
Indoor Climbing #1 | Outdoor Pursuits
5 to 9:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Feb
24
Cross Country Ski #1 | Outdoor Pursuits
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Mar
10
Cross Country Ski #2 | Outdoor Pursuits
8 a.m. | Sunday, March 10, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Mar
13
Indoor Climbing #2 | Outdoor Pursuits
5 p.m. | Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Apr
6
Surfing & Beach Shuttle #1 | Outdoor Pursuits
9 a.m. | Saturday, April 6, 2024
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)