CSUSB Adventure Guide Spring/Summer 2017 by CSUSB Outdoors

Spring/Summer 2017

Adventure Guide

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Table of Contents Camping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Hike of the Month �� 7 Urban Adventure �� 8 Cultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kayak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rafting/Surfing/Snorkel �� 12 T.R.A.C.K.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rentals/Custom Trips �� 14 Leadership Challenge Center �� 15 Adventure Leadership Program. . . . 16

About Our Mission

CSUSB Outdoors’ mission is to provide the community with a diverse range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. We incorporate “Leave No Trace” and cultural and historical knowledge about the areas we visit. Participants will learn how to recreate safely in the great outdoors, develop an appreciation and understanding of our natural surroundings, experience personal growth and leadership development, learn teamwork and healthy communication skills, form new relationships, and of course . . . have fun!

Registration

Register for trips and programs in p erson at the CSUSB Student R ecreation and Wellness Center or at the Palm Desert Campus Administrative Offices (RG 203). All our trips are open to anyone 18 and over unless otherwise noted.

Trip Cost

CSUSB Student and SRWC members pay the lowest price. Others are priced a s followed: Faculty, Staff & Alumni Association Member/Affiliate/Community Member.

Includes

All trips include transportation, qualified leaders, activity instruction, all camping and entrance fees, and specialized equipment. Most of our trips include some meals, with the exception of travel meals while on the road. For more information about a specific trip, please refer to the trip information sheets on our website at camp.csusb.edu.

Cancellation and Transferring Policy

All trips must be paid in full at time of enrollment. To cancel your participation, you must contact (909) 537-BFIT. Failure to contact CSUSB Recreation & Wellness at least 72 hours in advance will result in a 100% loss of fees or a fee equal to the trip’s value. 72 hours to 7 days will result in a 25% cancellation fee or a fee equal to 25% of the trip’s value, minimum $10. Cancellations more than 7 days will result in a full transfer of fees or a refund minus a $10 processing fee. You will also be responsible for any non-refundable fees incurred due to your cancellation. Transferring trips/ programs constitutes a cancellation and is subject to the aforementioned policy. Transfers must occur at the time of trip cancellation. Trip values can be found on our website. All refunds are by check and take 4-6 weeks to process.

Relaxed

Easy Active

Moderate

Vigorous

1-3 hours activity per day

4-6 hours activity per day

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2-5 hours activity per day

5-8 hours activity per day

Camping Yosemite Waterfalls

April 28 - 30 // 12pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday April 25 @ 5pm

Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls and the best time to see these falls is during the spring. We spend 2 nights tent camping in the valley and 2 days visiting 8 of the best waterfalls the park has to offer. Heights of the falls we will visit range from 2,425 ft. Yosemite Falls to 370 ft. Illilouette Fall. Along the way, we will also enjoy Yosemite’s deep valleys, grand meadows, and granite monoliths like Half Dome and El Capitan. $125 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $155 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $170 | Affiliate $250 | Community Member

Shooting Star Drive-In

May 26 - 29 // 1pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 23 @ 6pm

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument spans nearly 1.9 million acres of America’s public lands. From its spectacular Grand Staircase of cliffs and terraces, to the wonders of the Escalante River Canyons, the Monument’s size and remote character offer a wide range of places to explore! Before the adventure is over, we will sit back and relax in a classic 1960’s car and watch a film at the Shooting Star Drive-in. You won’t want to miss this unique adventure! $160 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $190 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $205 | Affiliate $320 | Community Member

Grand Canyon Camp & Explore

May 26 - 29 // 8am - 8pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 23 @ 5pm We’ve all seen images of the canyon on print or on screen but there is nothing like arriving at the rim to take it all in – the immensity, the depth, the atmosphere, and the light. During this 4-day, 3-night camping trip, we will be setting up camp at Mather Campground and taking a one day to hike to Plateau Point where you’ll have great views of the Colorado River that formed the towering canyons all around. $160 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $190 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $205 | Affiliate $320 | Community Member

Sequoia Camp & Cave

June 2 - 4 // 12pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 30 @ 5pm September 29 - October 1// 12pm - 10 pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 30 @ 5pm Sequoia National Park is home to deep canyons, caverns, mountains and some of the world’s largest trees, giving us plenty to see and explore! Join CSUSB Outdoors on this 3 day, 2 night adventure as we explore some of the best this area has to offer. Trip includes transportation, most meals, leaders, and Giant Sequoia sightings! $125 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $155 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $170 | Affiliate $250 | Community Member

Muir Day Yosemite

June 18 - 20 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Monday June 12 @ 5pm Sunday night we will take it easy, set up camp and get some rest to energize for the following day. We will start our epic journey to catch the majestic sunrise from Glacier Point. Then, Sentinel Dome, Illilouette Fall, Nevada Fall, the top of Liberty Cap, Vernal Fall, the Mist Trail and the Merced River. On our saunter, we will be treated to wide sweeping views of the valley, including Half Dome and El Capitan. Tuesday morning we will pack up camp and visit one of the Giant Sequoias in the park. $125 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $155 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $170 | Affiliate $250 | Community Member

Yellowstone

July 10 - 17 // 6am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Wednesday July 5 @ 5pm

You’re invited to discover the magic of the world’s first national park: Yellowstone! While visiting this great American landscape, you will be able to see natural geological features, as well as wildlife such as bears, bison, and moose. Yellowstone is home to one of America’s greatest natural wonders, Old Faithful Geyser, and many other geothermal features. Join us on this adventure packed trip that you will be sure to remember! $330 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $360 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $375 | Affiliate $660 | Community Member

Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows

August 25 - 28 // 8pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Monday August 21 @ 5pm Tuolumne Meadows is a gentle, dome-studded meadow section of Yosemite National Park. Lying at 8,600 feet, Tuolumne Meadows is the gateway to Yosemite’s High Sierra, a stunning wilderness of flowery meadows and oceans of sparkling granite. Hiking trails radiate out from the Tuolumne Meadows in all directions, offering hikers access to Yosemite’s alpine wonderland. $150 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $180 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $195 | Affiliate $300 | Community Member

Zion National Park

September 8 - 11 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Thursday August 31 @ 5pm

To experience Zion, we will camp out and hike among towering cliffs. During the trip, we’ll be canyoneering along the famous Zion Canyon Narrows on the Virgin River. If you’re up to the challenge, we’ll hike the famous Angels Landing Trail filled with switchbacks ascending over sheer cliffs with handrails chain-bolted into the rock face. Trip includes transportation, 5 meals, camping and personal gear, campground fees, Outdoor leaders, and spectacular views. $150 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $180 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $195 | Affiliate $300 | Community Member

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Backpacking Joshua Tree

April 7 - 9 // 2pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday April 4 @ 6pm Unique in its wonder, this desert land scape is known for its giant granite boulders, forest of Joshua trees, and its unmatchable sunset sky. As we make our way through the canyon the stillness will be met by birds and other animals scurrying away. Exiting the canyon, our horizon will expand as we see the vastness of Joshua Tree National Park. This trip will be fun in the sun! $80 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $106 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $132 | Affiliate $160 | Community Member

Cucamonga Backpacking -T.R.A.C.K.S.

April 22 - 23 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday April 18 @ 6pm

In an effort to give back to the environment and community, CSUSB Outdoors is partnering with the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association, a non-profit group dedicated to protecting the San Bernardino National Forest to perform much need service in the Cucamonga Wilderness. This beautiful wilderness includes spectacular vistas, pines and bighorn sheep. On this 2 night backpacking trip we will enjoy the wilderness perform trail work, brushing, and graffiti or fire ring removal. Join us and give back to our local wilderness. $20 $53 $66 $80

Lost Coast

The Lost Coast is an untamed stretch of coastal land in Northern California. The stretch of coastal range received its name, “The Lost Coast,” because it was too difficult to continue the California’s Pacific Coast Highway through the region. The coastal landscape is filled with beautiful mountain ranges, steep cliffs, and flat beaches. We will begin our coastal journey at the Mattole Beach trailhead and backpack 25 miles over the span of four days and three nights, all while exploring the diverse landscape and beautiful view of the ocean. $150 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $180 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $195 | Affiliate $300 | Community Member

| CSUSB Student or SRWC Member | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member | Affiliate | Community Member

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June 21 - 26 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Wednesday June 14 @ 5pm

Zion Narrows

July 29 - August 1 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Monday July 24 @ 5pm Listed as one of the “Best Hikes Ever,” the top-down hike in the Narrows of Zion can only be described as memorable. The Narrows is a slot canyon with sheer cliffs rising a thousand feet above you. We will be camping on the banks of the Virgin River. Not only will we be spending a night in the Narrows but we will spend two more days exploring all the things this inspiring park has to offer. You are guaranteed to be an adventure you will never forget. $150 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $180 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $195 | Affiliate $300 | Community Member

Yosemite - Half Dome

August 18 - 22 // 8am - 8pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday August 14 @ 5pm

Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks and one of the most popular in the United States. Yosemite is best known for its waterfalls, but within is its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. While there, we will be backpacking through the park for a total of three nights and four days, one of which we will summit the iconic Half Dome, 8,839 ft (2,964 m). Yosemite’s backcountry is your destination to escape into the wilderness for some amazing sights and experiences, so don’t miss out on this adventure filled trip! $150 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $180 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $195 | Affiliate $300 | Community Member

Palisades

August 29 - September 2 // 10am - 3pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday August 22 @5pm

This is one of the greatest backpacking trips in the Eastern Sierras. After spending a night acclimatizing we will backpack along Big Pine Creek to the legendary Palisades, the longest 13,000 – 14,000-foot peaks in the lower 48 states. We will travel 16 miles (3600’ elevation gain) over 3 days exploring several of the alpine lakes and the largest Glaciers in the Sierras. Be sure to have some good boots and a full camera battery, you’ll need them. $100 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $100 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $100 | Affiliate $100 | Community Member

Trans - Zion Backpacking

September 6 - 12 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Wednesday August 30 @ 5pm

The “Trans-Zion” is a multi-day backpacking hike that travels from one corner of the park to the other. This trek is a strenuous and beautiful hike and involves a lot of elevation gains and drops over 5 days and 47 miles. This will be our longest backpacking trip ever! Along the way, you we see some of Zion’s most awe-inspiring scenery, like Angels Landing, as well as many beautiful spots most do not get a chance to see. $170 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $200 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $215 | Affiliate $340 | Community Member

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Hike of the Month Join CSUSB Outdoors on one of the featured Hike of the Month for a one day adventure to a spectacular local hiking destination. This is a great opportunity to take a â&#x20AC;&#x153;saunter,â&#x20AC;? as John Muir put it, and escape into the wilderness, if only for a day.

Joshua Tree Night -T.R.A.C.K.S.

$10 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $20 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $30 | Affiliate $40 | Community Member

Santa Rosa Plateau April 9 // 8am - 10pm

3 Waterfall

May 14 // 8am - 8pm

On this adventure, we will begin our day by volunteering for 2-4 hours before taking a stroll in Joshua Tree National Park and experiencing the beautiful desert landscape by moonlight.

San Jacinto

August 6 // 8am - 9pm

Pie Coastal Hike -T.R.A.C.K.S. 2 Julian September 16// 8am - 9pm San Gorgonio

We will take a stroll in an engaging coastal landscape after 2-4 hours of volunteer service in our local community.

September 17 // 7am - 9pm

Canyoneering Canyoneering

June 11 // 8am - 8pm September 15 // 8am - 8pm Enjoy the views of San Antonio Canyon from a new perspective while descending four 80 ft. Waterfalls. After hiking to the near top of the waterfalls, participants will learn to use rappelling gear and rappel right through San Antonio Falls. This trip is great for a true adventurer or beginning adrenaline junkie. $40 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

Idyllwild Pizza July 8 // 8am - 8pm

August 26 // 8am - 8pm

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Urban Adventure

San Diego - T.R.A.C.K.S. May 5 -7 // 2pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 2 @ 6pm

San Diego, known for its beaches, parks, warm climate, and beautiful landscape. Beyond the great things of San Diego, there are many communities that are in need for various reasons. Through the T.R.A.C.K.S. program, CSUSB Outdoors and students will be serving those in need over the weekend while staying in a hostel in San Diego. Along with the great project opportunities we will also explore San Diego and experience a great weekend among peers learning about the area’s culture.

August 7-10 // 8am - 8pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday August 1 @ 5pm Monterey is located on the central coast of California and is known for its spectacular shoreline and array of outdoor activities. We will have the opportunity to explore the area by kayak, by foot, surfboard and bike. The Monterey Hostel will serve as our home for 3 nights as we explore the area. Students will have the option to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium for an additional fee. $275 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $305 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $315 | Affiliate $550 | Community Member

$80 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $190 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $205 | Affiliate $320 | Community Member

San Francisco Urban Adventure

Monterey Urban Adventure

May 26 - 29 // 12pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 23 @ 5pm Consistently ranked as America’s Favorite City, San Francisco is a beautiful city with many adventures to offer. On this 3-night, 4-day trip we will explore the best the city has to offer by bike, by foot and by boat. Highlights include: cable car rides, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, biking over the Golden Gate Bridge, ferrying across the bay, Alcatraz Island, hiking Muir Woods, Coit tower and more! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled weekend to one of the most iconic cities in America! This weekend adventure will be one you will never forget. $275 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $305 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $315 | Affiliate $550 | Community Member

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Cultural Huntington Library

July 6 // 9am - 5pm The Huntington Library contains an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts, some of which include historical documents about Abraham Lincoln, the manuscript of Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, and is the only library in the world with the first two quartos of Hamlet. In addition to the library, the institution displays a rich art collection and many specialty gardens. Join us on this elegant visit to one of the most prestigious libraries in the United States.

Palm Spring Village Fest

$15 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $20 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $25 | Affiliate $30 | Community Member

April 20 // 4pm - 10pm Join CSUSB Outdoors as we enjoy an eventful evening in the Palm Springs Desert. First we’ll visit the Palm Springs Art Museum which features a sophisticated collection of art spanning from the 19th - 21st century. we will enjoy the rest of the night at Villagefest. Every Thursday evening, downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events: VillageFest! $15 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $20 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $25 | Affiliate $30 | Community Member

LA Arboretum and Norton Simon

May 7 // 8am - 8pm

Come join CSUSB Outdoors as we stop to smell the roses at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The LA arboretum is 127 acres of plants from around the globe, ranging from local California flora to rare and exotic species. Trip includes transportation, lunch, and leaders. Dinner is not included. $15 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $20 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $25 | Affiliate $30 | Community Member

Getty Villa

June 4 // 8am - 8pm The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa in Malibu serves as a museum and educational center dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. The Villa houses approximately 44,000 works of art from the Museum’s extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, of which over 1,200 are on view. $15 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $20 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $25 | Affiliate $30 | Community Member

8 Things to do in LA Before you Die

August 5 // 8am - 10pm

Los Angeles has it all! On this monumental day we will experience 8 “Bucket List” items that showcase the diversity, art, architecture and food of the City of Angels. Our day will start with a walk on some the Secret Stairs of Silver Lake and then head to the breathtaking Disney Concert Hall for a tour. We will lunch at Philippe the Original, the inventor of the French Dip Sandwich and we will make a withdrawal at the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM. Next we will check out the Watts Towers Art Center as we make our way to world famous Pink’s Hot Dogs for dinner. We will round out our day with a stop at the Griffith Observatory and a stop at the Chandelier Tree. Bring money for meals. Highlights include the Secret Stairs of LA, Disney Concert Hall, Watts Towers, Griffith Observatory and the Chandelier Tree. Food highlights include Philippe the Original, Sprinkles Cupcake ATM and Pink’s Hot Dogs. $40 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

Broad and MOCA LA Museum

September 2 // 8am - 8pm

Experience an awesome adventure at two of LA’s most popular museums. The Museum of Contemporary Art, LA has one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7,000 objects, and has a diverse history of ground-breaking, historically-significant exhibitions. Then we will experience the Broad, LA’s new contemporary art museum, home to two thousand works of art, prominently pieces from postwar and contemporary. Join Outdoors for an insightful look into LA’s culture and art. $20 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $25 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $30 | Affiliate $35 | Community Member

Specialty Venice Beach Bike - T.R.A.C.K.S.

April 15 // 7:30am - 8pm

Whether you want to swim, surf, bike or soak up the sun, the warm, sandy beaches of Venice await at the edge of the blue Pacific. We will engage in 2-4 hours of a purposeful community service before experiencing this scenic city on two wheels. $20 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

Bungee Jump

April 23 // 6am - 8pm This trip is for the extreme thrill seeker within you! The day will start with a hike in the east fork of the San Gabriel River which will be crossed at different points. After trekking 4.5 miles we will arrive at the Bridge to Nowhere. Once we arrive at the bridge the time will be yours to take a leap and dry off those wet clothes you may have gotten from the river. Lunch will be provided before or after your jump! $100 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $110 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $120 | Affiliate $130 | Community Member

Sandboarding and Bodyboarding

May 13 // 8am - 8pm

Pt. Mugu is located in the Santa Monica Mountains with rocky bluffs and natural sand dunes. We will climb to the top of the sand dunes and sand board down. Just imagine snowboarding but on sand dunes. After a few runs on the sand we will head to the beach for some body boarding. Lunch and an adventurous time will be had by all! $40 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

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Kayaking Big Bear Lake Kayak

April 8 // 8am - 10pm

The city of Big Bear Lake is located in the San Bernardino mountain range at approximately 6,750 ft (2,060 m) with plenty of recreation activities and sights to fill a whole weekend. Surrounding the lake is a thriving forest full of pine trees such as the Ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, Sugar Pine, Lodgepole pine, and others. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center at 8am to pack up the van. Then it’s a short 1 hour drive up the San Bernardino Mountains. Once there, we will explore the town and have lunch. Afterwards, we shall get ourselves situated for kayaking in Big Bear Lake! We will stop for dinner before heading home (not included). $40 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

So Cal Surf Kayak Overnight

This trip is designed for the new or experienced surfer looking for a more relaxing experience than our one day trip. Our destination is Carlsbad State Beach, where we will set up camp and get a few waves in before relaxing by our camp fire and calling it a night. The next morning starts with breakfast and more time riding the waves. We return back to campus by 9pm. $60 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $80 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $100 | Affiliate $120 | Community Member

April 29 - 30 // 8am - 8pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday April 25 @ 6pm Prepare to set sail for adventure! Santa Barbara is Southern California at it’s finest. Also referred to as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara has beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, and colorful culture that makes Santa Barbara a premier destination. We will enjoy a night’s campout near the beach and kayak around Santa Barbara harbor for a fantastic view of this spectacular city. A beautiful way to spend a weekend in April! $80 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $106 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $132 | Affiliate $160 | Community Member

May 12 - 14 // 2pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday May 9 @ 5pm Join us for a weekend of camping and ocean exploration along the Central Coast of California. After a night of camping and a lesson in Kayaking we will head into the waters of beautiful Morro Bay and the Pacific where an abundance of sea life awaits you. Highlights include arches, grottos, wildlife, and kelp forests. Our tour will also include a visit to the sand dunes of Morro Strand. This trip is designed for the beginner but enjoyed by the experienced!

$90 $120 $135 $180

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Big Bear Lake Kayak -T.R.A.C.K.S.

April 14 - 15 // 2pm - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday April 11 @ 5pm

Santa Barbara Kayak

Morro Bay Kayak

June 10 // 8am - 8pm September 23 // 8am - 8pm

Big Bear Lake is located in the San Bernardino Mountain range at approximately 6,750 ft. surrounded by a thriving forest full of pine trees, such as the Ponderosa Pine, Jeffrey Pine, and Sugar Pine. We will meet at the SRWC at 8am to pack up the van with the necessary gear for a successful trip. Before making the short one hour drive up the mountain to kayak on Big Bear Lake, we will first take part in a meaningful service project. Afterwards, we will get lunch and begin our kayak adventure on the beautiful Big Bear Lake. Before heading home, we will explore the town and have dinner (not included).

$20 $53 $66 $80

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LA River Kayak -T.R.A.C.K.S. July 14 // 8am - 8pm

A river older than California itself, the Los Angeles River has more history to it than we could even imagine! After a morning drive we will take a journey few people have taken. We will explore a fun and peaceful stretch of the LA River, kayaking a total of 2.5 miles. It is one of the most exciting experiences LA has to offer. We will see the growing natural habitat of the LA River and learn about the local wildlife, watershed, history of the river, and boating and river safety skills. $20 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

Rafting Kings River Rafting

April 14 - 15 // 8am - 10pm Pre-Trip: Tuesday April 11 @ 6pm

Kings River is a famous whitewater river located in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. Kings River originates high in the Southern Sierra and flows through Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. We meet at the SRWC at 8am to load up the van and head up to Kings River Expedition Base Camp. We spend the night camping and wake up and head down the river on a whitewater rafting adventure. After our class III river run weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll head back to campus, stopping along the way for dinner. $140 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $170 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $185 | Affiliate $280 | Community Member

Surfing

Snorkel La Jolla Snorkel & Kayak

May 6 // 8am - 8pm August 19 // 8am - 8pm The beaches of La Jolla will be our destination where you can swim, snorkel, or just walk on the beach. Snorkeling in La Jolla Cove is one of the most popular summertime activities in La Jolla. After we will kayak along the coast to sight see some beautiful architecture and the rocky cliffs that are a must see to anyone traveling to La Jolla area. $40 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

So Cal Surf

May 20 // 8am - 8pm August 12 // 8am - 8pm September 24 // 8am - 10pm SoCal is a prime location for surfing. If you have ever wanted to learn to surf, this is the trip for you! Our enthusiastic leaders will give you a shore lesson and help you catch some waves. Come and enjoy a day of surfing and playing Frisbee on the beach. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like surfing? You are still welcome to come along to play in the sand, join a game of beach volleyball, or stroll along the coastline. $40 | CSUSB Student or SRWC Member $53 | Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member $66 | Affiliate $80 | Community Member

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T.r.a.c.k.s. These trips are offered at a reduced rate, thanks to support from ASI, the office of Community Engagement, and Recreation and Wellness. Join a group of CSUSB Students on these volunteer service and community engagement trips! Students will have the opportunity to work with one another on service projects that are designed to examine issues of justice, diversity, and social responsibility in our community. In addition to the 2-4 hours of service work per day, our trips will include fun recreational activities. For more information on these trips, please visit our website: CAMP.CSUSB.EDU

T.R.A.C.K.S. Trips Venice Beach Bike . . . . . . . . . 4/15/17

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Cucamonga Backpacking . . . 4/22/17

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San Diego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/5-7/17

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Joshua Tree Night Hike . . . . . 5/16/17

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Big Bear Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/10/17

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LA River Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14/17

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Coastal Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/26/17

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Big Bear Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23/17 pg 11

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Rentals

Rental Shop Hours: Mon - Thurs: 2pm - 6pm Fri: 7am - 9am, 2pm - 6pm Sat - Sun: Closed

Equipment Return:

Returns accepted 7 Days a week until one hour before the SRWC Closes.

Location: Inside the SRWC CSUSB Outdoors offers a comprehensive selection of camping, backpacking, snowboarding, kayaking, surfing and climbing equipment and gear for rent to members of the CSUSB community at low prices. Our goal is to provide well maintained top quality equipment at the lowest prices. So please take advantage of what we offer. We encourage you to rent some gear from us and explore our surroundings. Within two hours drive of campus there are hundreds of great outdoor adventures awaiting you. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to go or what to do? CSUSB Outdoors can help you plan your outing and rent you the equipment you need.

Custom Trips Let CSUSB Outdoors customize an outing for your resident hall, class, club or organization. CSUSB Outdoors can help you arrange an awesome day or weekend just for you and your group! Taking your group on an outing is a great opportunity for community building and leadership development. Not sure of what you want to do or where to go? No problem, we can help brainstorm ideas! CSUSB Outdoors can provide trained student leaders, instructional equipment, transportation, and logistic planning!

For More Information Call: 909-537-CAMP Email: outdoors@csusb.edu

Leadership Challenge Center The State of the art Leadership Challenge Center is designed to provide team-building, leadership development, and personal growth programs for CSUSB students, departments, clubs, businesses and the community. We provide unique programs to challenge participants mentally and physically to help them build trust in one another, establish effective communication, and grow personally to be a part of a healthy community.

Our activities are designed to increase: Confidence and Self-esteem Trust and Teamwork Leadership Communication Problem Solving Respect for Individual Differences

For more information, contact lcc@csusb.edu. Visit us at recsports.csusb.edu/lcc and like us on Facebook.

Adventure Leadership Program Develop your outdoor leadership skills through this interactive and exciting course. Participants will be learning both leadership and technical skills in classroom sessions and on outdoor trips. Technical skills include equipment, food preparation, logistics and clothing needs. Leadership topics include: decision making, critical thinking, informal interpretation, teaching skills, as well as leadership qualities and styles. The course includes three on campus workshops, two 1-day trips, a multi-day training trip and a 16 hour wilderness First Aid Course. All class sessions are required. Take this opportunity to expand your leadership abilities in the outdoors. This course is required to apply and interview to become a Volunteer CSUSB Adventure Leader.

Prerequisites:

In order to register for the Adventure Leader Program course, you must be CSUSB student, faculty or staff, have a CA Driver License, pass a background check, and have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

Course Cost:

CSUSB student, faculty or staff: $60

Registration:

Spring 2017 Training Registration Deadline April 19, 2017 Summer 2017 Training Registration Deadline August 7, 2017 For more information on the Adventure Leadership Program call 909-537-3863 visit our website or email outdoors@csusb.edu.

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Calendar

Jul

Spring 2017 - Summer 2017

Apr

Huningnton Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/6/17

Joshua Tree Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/7-9 /17 Big Bear Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/8/17

Idyllwild Hike & Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/8/17 Yellowstone National Park Camp & Explore . . .7/10-17/17 LA River Kayak TRACKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/14/17

Santa Rosa Plateau Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/9/17 SoCal Surf and Kayak Overnight. . . . . . . . . . . .4/14-15/17

Zion Narrows Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/29-8/1/17

Kings River Rafting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/14-15/17

Aug

Venice Beach Bike T.R.A.C.K.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/15/17 Palm Springs Village Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/20/17 Cucamonga Backpacking T.R.A.C.K.S. . . . . . . 4/22-23/17 Bungee Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/23/17 ALP Joshua Tree . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/28-30/17 Yosemite Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/28-30/17 Santa Barbara Kayak. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/29-30/17

8 Things to do in LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/5/17 San Jacinto Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/6/17 Monterey Urban Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/7-10/17 SoCal Surf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/12/17 Yosemite Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/18-22/17 La Jolla Kayak & Snorkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/19/17

May

Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/25-28/17

San Diego T.R.A.C.K.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/5-7/17

Coastal Hike T.R.A.C.K.S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 8/26/17

Joshua Tree Night Hike T.R.A.C.K.S. . . . . . . . . . 5/6/17

Palisades Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/29-9/2/17

La Jolla Kayak and Snorkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/6/17

Sep

LA Aboretum and Norton Simon. . . . . . . . . . . . .5/7/17 Morro Bay Kayak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/12-14/17 Sandboarding and Bodyboarding . . . . . . . . . .5/13/17 Waterfall Hike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/14/17 SoCal Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/20/17 Grand Canyon Camp & Explore . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/26-29/17 San Francisco Urban Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/26-29/17 Shooting Star Drive In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/26-29/17

Broad & MOCA LA Museum . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .9/2 /17 Trans Zion Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/6-12/17 Zion Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/8-11/17 Canyoneering. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/15/17 Julian Hike and Pie . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/16/17 San Gorgonio Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/17/17 Big Bear Kayak T.R.A.C.K.S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/23/17 SoCal Surf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/24/17

Jun

Sequoia Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/29-10/1/17

Sequoia Camp & Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/2-4/17 Getty Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/4/17 Big Bear Kayak T.R.A.C.K.S . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .6/10/17 Canyoneering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/11/17 Muir Day Yosemite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/18-20/17 Lost Canyon Backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/21-26/17

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