2011 - 2012 Catalog.

2011 - 2012 Catalog

EPIC Adventures Eastern Washington University’s Outdoor Program

2011-2012 Catalog

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Eric earns his keep while his “paddlers� celebrate early on the Clark Fork in Montana. b Montana River Photography

Ashely making her opinion known about our Banks Lake Climbing weekend. b Courtney Howard

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PIC Adventures is the EWU outdoor program offering outdoor and adventure trips, classes, events, rentals and a climbing wall for students.

Our programs are designed for all ability levels, and we specialize in introducing people to new activities. From backpacking to ice climbing, canoeing to whitewater kayaking, we provide activities that range from relaxing jaunts to full-on adventures. You can sign up for as many or as few trips, classes, or events as you like, so pick one (or two or eight) and get started.

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Contents Trips Instruction Events Rentals Climbing Wall Annual Pass

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NEW for 2011 - 2012 This summer we added more tents, standup paddleboards, whitewater kayaks, and backpacks to our rental fleet.

Also, we revamped the Annual Pass, added some new training courses and are now offering freestyle snowboarding

minicamps (if we get enough snow).

Look for big spring-break trips, new destinations for weekend trips and a lot of standup paddleboarding day trips.

Get ready for an adventurous year!

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Trips

Fall Trips 2011

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ackpacking at Blossom Lake

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

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Typical Saturday morning for Hannah

Go for a hike in Montana to a beautiful alpine lake. This weekend wilderness getaway offers moderate hiking, and transportation, equipment, and food included.

$50 (AP50)

ock Climbing at Trail Lake Coulee

Enjoy the usually moderate climate and wide variety of climbs in the high desert of central Washington. These weekend trips include transportation, equipment and food.

October 29 - 30

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$75 (AP75)

hitewater Rafting on the Deschutes River

We pack all our gear on the rafts and head downriver on this expedition-style trip. A full weekend of rafting and camping that includes transportation, equipment and food.

October 14 - 16

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$100 (AP100)

Canoes parked for the night at Banks Lake. Photo: Casey Picha

ock Climbing at Banks Lake

We canoe across Banks Lake, set up camp on a beach and then rock climb right behind our camp. We also occasionally standup paddleboard and tell tales by the fire. Trasportation, equipment and food are included.

October 21 - 23

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$100 (AP100)

ountaineering on Mt. Saint Helens

Our objective is to gain some altitude on the beautiful and historic Mt. Saint Helens. Moderate to high fitness level required, and transportation, equipment and food included.

November 11 - 13

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$100 (AP100)

urfing/Kayaking on the Pacific Coast

We’re going to the ocean... in November. Bring your board or kayak (or use one of ours) and join us for some surfing off the coast of Washington. Transportation, equipment and food included.

November 11 - 13 $100 (AP150)

Day Trips In the first week of Fall classes, EPIC has the following day trips available for you to join: • Biking + Standup Paddleboarding @ 2pm on 9/20 • Rock Climbing @ 2pm on 9/20 • Inflatable Kayaking and/or Rafting @ 3pm on 9/22 • Rock Climbing @ 2pm on 9/23 • Rock Climbing @ noon on 9/24 • Standup Paddleboarding @ 3pm on 9/29 This list is just a sample of the daytrips we offer, and we add more to the calendar throughout the year. Check the EPIC website often for newly scheduled trips.

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Winter Trips 2012

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ce Climbing in Banff

Sandra “the German” swinging picks in Canada

Spend a weekend with us climbing frozen waterfalls during the day, exploring Banff in the evening and sleeping in a hostel at night. Transportation, equipment and lodging included.

January 13 - 16 February 17 - 20

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kiing or Snowboarding at Lake Louise

Holiday weekend in Banff to play? Yes, please.

Transportation, lift tickets and lodging included.

January 13 - 16

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$200(AP300)

kiing or Snowboarding at Schweitzer

A weekend of skiing or snowboarding at Schweitzer resort in Idaho. Transportation, lift tickets and lodging included.

Custom Trips If you are part of an EWU club or organization and want to put on an EPIC event for your group, contact us to create your custom trip. Almost any trip on our schedule can be reproduced specifically for your group.

Once we get an idea of the kind of experience that interests you, we’ll take care of the planning and logistics. You bring the people; we’ll bring the adventure.

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$200(AP300) $200(AP300)

February 4 - 5 March 3 - 4

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$100(AP100) $100(AP100)

kiing or Snowboarding at Crystal Mountain

Head over to Crystal Mountain with us to ski or snowboard for the weekend. Transportation, lift tickets and lodging included.

February 10 - 12

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$100(AP100)

kiing or Snowboarding at Big White

Holiday weekend+British Columbia+You = Awesome.

Transportation, lift tickets and lodging included.

February 17 - 20

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$200(AP300)

ackcountry Skiing in Montana

Tour into a backcountry lodge, take an Avalanche course and then ski beautiful Montana terrain. Transportation, lodging, instruction and food provided.

February 24 - 26

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pring Break!

$250(AP500)

Check back on our website or stop by for updates on big spring break trips. In the meantime, think about southwest rock climbing road trips or needing a passport....

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Spring Trips 2012

hitewater Rafting on the Clark Fork

Enjoy the beauty of Montana’s Alberton Gorge and the excitement of its whitewater.

Transportation, equipment and food included.

May 4 - 6

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$100 (AP100)

hitewater Rafting on the Methow River

Runoff from the Cascades form this rollicking section of whitewater. Join us for the weekend, and we will provide the transportation, equipment and food.

May 11 - 13

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$100 (AP100)

ock Climbing at Banks Lake

We canoe to our beach campsite and then climb the weekend away. We also occasionally standup paddleboard and tell tales by the fire. Transportation, equipment and food are included.

May 18 - 20

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$100 (AP100)

hitewater Rafting on the Deschutes River

We pack all our gear on the rafts and head downriver on this expedition-style trip. A full weekend of rafting and camping that includes transportation, equipment and food.

May 25 - 28

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$150 (AP150)

ountaineering in the Cascades

Join us as we attempt Silver Star Peak in the Cascade Mountains. A moderate to high fitness level is required. Transportation, equipment and food included.

May 25 - 28

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$100(AP100)

hitewater Rafting on the Wenatchee River

Join us for camping, a taste of a Bavarian-ish mountain town, and a good time on an exciting river. Transportation, equipment and most food included.

June 1 - 3

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$100 (AP100)

ountaineering on Pinnacle Peak

Great views of Rainier can be had from this technical peak. A moderate to high fitness level is required. Transportation, equipment and food included.

June 1 - 3

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$100(AP100)

hitewater Rafting on the White Salmon River

What this river lacks in size, it makes up for in excitement. Help us dodge rocks for a weekend. Transportation, equipment and food included.

June 8 - 10

$100 (AP100)

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Instruction 7

Dustin points out river features from the swinging bridge at the Bowl & Pitcher, Spokane River. Photo: John Fair

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ntroduction to Kayaking

Held on three consecutive Wednesday evenings, this course gives you the chance to paddle a whitewater kayak around a well-lit, warm pool while learning the basic paddle strokes and self rescue skills... and we play kayaking games too. We provide all the gear you need. Built for beginners, but all are welcome.

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ntroduction to Rock Climbing Š

This quarter-long class will get you on the wall and top-roping (and explain what that is) while introducing you to the basics of indoor rock climbing. If weather permits we also head outside for a day of cragging. There are multiple sections of this class every quarter so find one that fits your class schedule and get climbing.

Oct. 12, 19, 26; 6 - 9 pm @ Phase Kayak Room Quarter-long, times vary @ EPIC Climbing (check back for Winter & Spring quarter class times) Wall.

For Credit or Not for Credit...

EPIC Adventures instructional courses are available so that you can become more involved in outdoor adventure activities and move towards being self sufficient in the great outdoors. Credit is available for some courses, and this is noted in the course description with a Š symbol (we know it normally means copyright). If you are taking a course just to learn more about an activity or to expand your horizons, just sign up at our front desk. If you want to take a course for credit, sign up on EagleNET.

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Oct. 28 - 30, starts Friday afternoon. field-based/meet @ EPIC in the URC.

Dec. 10 - 14, all day, Classroom TBD

rip Leader Training

We are looking for mature, excited EWU students to lead the trips featured in this catalog. This training will set you up to be a trip leader for EPIC Adventures. This weekend course will introduce you to basic technical skills, leadership, judgment and decision-making. No previous experience required; just a positive attitude, excellent people-skills, and a willingness to learn.

Stop by for an application.

ilderness First Responder

This wilderness medicine course is traditionally 9 days long, but by using a distance-learning format for the lecture material, our on-site training is only 5 days long. With no lectures planned, those 5 days are filled with skills labs and scenarios. In other words, this class is hands-on from start to finish. Offered through the Wilderness Medicine Training Center, this course includes industry-leading curricula, materials and instruction.

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hitewater Raft Guide Training

After successfully completing this training, you will be a licensed raft guide in Washington State. Four consecutive weekends on the river will build your skills in reading water, steering a raft, and leading with confidence. Like Trip Leader Training, no experience is required, but we do require a positive attitude, people-skills, and teachability. Stop by for an application.

Evening sessions: April 4 & 11. Weekends: April 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-28

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Nov. 18, 5 - 9 pm + Nov. 19 - 20, 9 am - 6 pm; EPIC Climbing Wall

Course: Mar. 29 - 31, 2012, all day Exam: Apr. 1, 2012, all day, location TBD

limbing Wall Instructor

This weekend-long course will prepare you to work as a climbing wall instructor and is required training for all EPIC Adventures Climbing Wall staff. The course meets on Friday evening and then runs all day Saturday and Sunday. There are prerequisites for this course, so stop by the front desk for more information or to apply. (check back for Spring CWI dates & times)

ase Managed Climbing Instructor

Three days of instruction followed by a full-day exam, this course will prepare you to instruct groups of climbers in an outdoor setting using base managed top roping. This is a certification course through the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA). This course has prerequisites and is available by application only. (check back for Spring CWI dates & times)

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any other climbing classes are available throughout the year, including Sport Lead Climbing, Climbing Anchors, Efficient Climber’s Toolbox, Climbing SelfRescue, Traditional Lead Climbing and others. Check the Climbing Wall section of this catalog or on our website for more information.

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urton Snowboarding Academy

Freestyle snowboarding camp in Tahoe using the newest and best equipment and instructors for any ability level. 5 days, 3 on snow, 1 night training at a trampoline center, and 3 coaches just for us. Lodging (we’re renting a house) and some food included.

Dec. 10 - 14, Tahoe

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dvanced Trip Leader Training

Five days of backpacking is the medium, and the subjects are leadership, judgment, decisionmaking, risk management, and interpersonal skills. Get prepared to lead groups independently through this course. Current trip leaders or raft guides or by application only.

Sept. 12 - 16, EPIC Adventures and the Cascades, (check back for spring dates)

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dvanced Raft Guide Training

Six days of intensive whitewater training including a Whitewater Rescue Technician certification course. We will raft more difficult rivers and more technical lines so that you can be prepared to be an EPIC Rafting Field Supervisor or a lead guide for a commercial outfit.

Mar. 23 - 28, Various rivers (previous experience required, by application only)

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Pura Vida. Beach and rainforest backpacking in Corcovado, Costa Rica.

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March hike through an Olympic Coast old-growth rainforest. Photo: Casey Picha

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Events

Rail Jam 2011 We truck in tons of snow so that you can hit our park features. On campus. In October. This event is open to all skiers and snowboarders 16 years old and up. Every year we create a new setup behind the JFK library to keep you entertained. This event is free for spectators and we raffle

lotsa swag (including skis and snowboards) and throw free stuff into the crowd. In other words, it’s worth stopping by.

October 22, 2011 (16 or older to enter; under 18 years must have parent or guardian signature)

Once a year we shut down the wall for a day to host a competition as part of the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3). Over 60 unique boulder problems await competitors. This comp is open to all EWU students and includes categories for beginner, intermediate,

advanced, and open climbers as well as divisions for male and female competitors. New this year will be an additional (and separate) bouldering facility area!

January 28, 2012 (Current students only)

Other Events EPIC puts on or takes part in a few other big events throughout the year. For instance we will be a part of the RecSplosion event put on

by Campus Recreation in the University Recreation Center on September 18.

There are plans in the works to put together an EWU Bouldering (rock climbing) Competition sometime during the Fall quarter. Stay tuned for that one.

Every winter for the last quarter-century, EPIC has

Photos this page: TJ Mustard

Charlotte about to huck...with a couple spotters. Photo: TJ Mustard

Climbtastic Voyage 2012

put on a Hill Climb race that involves climbing up then skiing or snowboarding down 49 degrees North. It’s part of Winterfest.

Other events will be announced as they’re planned.

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Rentals 15

Friday morning, three trips on the schedule.

Photo: John Fair

Rental Price List Basics

First Day

Addi,onal Day

Backpack (Day or Alpine) Sleeping Bag + Liner Sleeping Pad Fleece Jacket Fleece Pants Rain Jacket Rain Pants Puffy Jacket Camp Chair (Crazy Creek Style) Headlamp

$6.00 $6.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00

First Day

$3.00 $4.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00

Addi,onal Day

2 Person Tent 3 Person Tent 4 Person Tent 6 Person Tent

$6.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00

First Day

$3.00 $3.00 $6.00 $7.00

Addi,onal Day

$7.00 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00 $6.00 $3.00 $5.00 $9.00

First Day

$4.00 $4.00 $3.00 $1.00 $4.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00

Addi,onal Day

$15.00 $6.00 $15.00 $6.00 $2.00

$10.00 $4.00 $10.00 $4.00 $1.00

Tents

Climbing & Mountaineering

Ice Axe Snow Shovel Crampons Climbing Helmet Mountaineering Boots Gaiters Climbing Shoes Crash Pad

Snow Travel

Downhill Ski Package (skis, boots & poles) X-­‐C Ski Package (skis, boots & poles) Snowboard Package (board, boots & bindings) Snowshoes Ski/Snowboard Helmet

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Water Sport Basics PFD (Type III or V) River Booties River Helmet Wetsuit Splash Jacket River Package:

(Wetsuit, Booties, PFD, Helmet, & Splash Jacket)

First Day

Addi,onal Day

$4.00 $2.00 $2.00 $4.00 $4.00

$2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $2.00 $1.00 $2.00

$8.00

$5.00

Small Dry Bag Medium Dry Bag Large Dry Bag Thwart Bag Bilge Pump

$2.00 $2.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00

First Day

Addi,onal Day

SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Whitewater Kayak Tandem Touring Kayak InTlatable Kayak Sit on Top Kayak Canoe

$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

$10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00

First Day

Addi,onal Day

$9.00 $2.00

$4.00 $1.00

Watercra/ Packages

Each package includes your choice of watercra6 along with one PFD, paddle, float bag, pump and skirt when applicable. Add an addi@onal paddle, seat, and PFD for only $5 more.

Bikes Mountain Bikes Bike Helmet

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Ra#s 11' Raft Package 14' Raft Package 16' Raft Package

Choose Between

First Day

Addi,onal Day

$40.00 $55.00 $60.00

$35.00 $50.00 $50.00

Frame Package: Repair Kit, 3 Oars, 2 Oar Leashes, up to 5 PFDs, Throw Rope, Pump & Flip Lines or Paddles Package: Repair Kit, 8 Paddles, 8 PFDs, Throw Rope, Pump & Flip Lines

Cats 14' River Cat 16' River Cat

First Day

Addi,onal Day

$55.00 $55.00

$50.00 $50.00

First Day

Addi,onal Day

$3.00 $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $5.00

First Day

$2.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $4.00

Addi,onal Day

$3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $4.00

$2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $3.00

River Cat Includes: Repair Kit, 3 Oars, 2 Oar Leashes, 3 PFDs, Throw Rope, Frame, Pump & Flip Lines

Ra# Accessories Raft Paddles Water Jug (6 Gal.) Cooler (60, 80 or 150 Qt.) Cooler Frame Dry Box Cooking

Two Burner Stove Backpacking Stove Large Dutch Oven Multi-­‐Pot Cookset

Listed rental prices are for students and affiliates only. Community members add 14% to list price. Damage deposit required. Additional items available for rental not listed above.

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The grips. Photo: TJ Mustard

About the Wall Becky reels in another hold. Photo: Casey Picha

Our wall contains 1,200 square feet of top-rope climbing surface as well as two overhanging boulder walls. We even have simulated ice climbing offered seasonally (November – Mid February).

EWU prides itself for having one of the strongest climbing communities in the Northwest. In fact, our students have been responsible for winning the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3) the last two years in a row.

Getting Started The Climbing Wall is open and free for all Eastern students and is the perfect place to begin or advance your climbing career. First time users will have to go through a short orientation but afterwards are able to boulder and use our equipment free of charge.

In order to top-rope at our gym, you must show proficiency in correctly putting on a harness, tying into a rope using a figure 8 knot and controlling slack using the brake-under-slide belay method. If you do not possess these skills, we offer free classes regularly. Just ask our staff or check out our website for the current programming schedule.

Classes for Credit If you feel like spicing up your class schedule a bit consider adding a climbing class. We offer one day a week credited introductory to advanced skills classes as well as a fast-fitness style class called Climb Time. Classes include Intro to Rock Climbing, Sport Lead Climbing, Traditional Lead Climbing, Climbing Clinic, Efficient Climber’s Toolbox, Climbing Self Rescue, Climbing Anchors, Climb Time and Climb Time II.

Employment We are always looking for competent, professional individuals to work at our Climbing Wall.

We take applications throughout the year but require that all employees be certified Climbing Wall Instructors by either the AMGA or PCIA. CWI Courses are offered at our wall during the fall and spring so stop by EPIC Adventures or the Climbing Wall for more information.

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Annual Pass

Steep granite + cool temps = :) Photo: Casey Picha

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uy a year of adventure and get a

Frozen water and steel. Climbing at Haffner Creek near Banff

huge discount. Our trips are already very inexpensive... perfect for the average university student’s budget. If you buy an annual pass, you get an even better deal.

An annual pass costs $200 and buys you 600 points good towards any trips, classes, or rental gear offered by EPIC Adventures.

The number of points each trip “costs” is noted with an (AP); going backpacking to Blossom Lake, for example, will cost you 50 of your annual pass points or (AP50). If you use up your pass, you can recharge it. When you recharge your pass, 100 points costs $50, so you are still getting a killer deal.

Spend all your points in the fall and spring if you like the river, or spend ‘em all in the winter if you’re a skier or snowboarder.

It’s your choice.

If you signed up early for housing and got the early sign-up bonus, you will have a total of $100 EPIC Bucks to put towards your annual pass, a trip, class or rental gear.

Some rare calm water on the Wenatchee River. Photo: Jon Dodge

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Clockwise from top left: A break on the way into some hotsprings, Photo: Sandra Ewert Mostly airborne at Vantage, Photo: Casey Picha Normal reaction to Banks Lake rock climbing, Photo: Casey Picha End-of-trip weirdness, Photo: John Fair Cover Photo: Casey Picha

EPIC Adventures

150 University Recreation Center Cheney, WA 99004 (509) 359-4014 epicadventures@ewu.edu www.ewu.edu/epic