Fallwinter2014 outdooradventureguide by CSUSB Outdoors

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Table of Contents

Camping . . . . . . . . 3-4 Climbing Wall . . . . . . . . . .5 Climbing Trips . . . . . . . . . .6 Hike of the Month . . . . . . . . . .7 Backpacking . . . . . . . . . .8 Kayaking . . . . . . . 9-10 SurďŹ ng . . . . . . . . . 11 Snorkeling . . . . . . . . . 11 Snow . . . . . . . . . 12 Cultural . . . . . . . . . 13 Specialty . . . . . . . . . 14 TRACKS Trips . . . . . . 15 -16 Equipment Rental . . . . . . . . . 16 Leadership Challenge Center . . . . . . . . . 17 Outdoor Leadership Development . . . . . . . . . 18

Our Mission

About

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/ 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 person at the CSUSB Student Recreation and Fitness Center. All our trips are open to anyone 18 and over unless otherwise noted.

Trip Cost CSUSB students and SRFC members pay the lowest price. Others are priced as followed: Faculty, Staff & Alumni Association members/Affiliate/Community Members.

Includes All trips include transportation, most meals, qualified leaders, activity instruction, all camping and entrance fees, and specialized equipment. Meals: 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 Transfering 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 Recreational Sports 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% cancelation fee or a fee equal to 25% of the trip’s value, minimum $10. Cancelations 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 nonrefundable fees incurred due to your cancelation. 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.

Family Outings* A few specified trips are open to youth 15 and over when accompanied by an adult. All participants must be in adequate physical fitness.

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1 - Relaxed: 1-3 hrs. activity per day 2 - Easy Active: 2-5 hrs. activity per day 3 - Moderate: 4-6 hrs. activity per day 4 - Vigorous: 5-8 hrs. activity per day camp.csusb.edu // 909.537.CAMP

Camping Calico Ghost Town October 31 - November 1 Fri 2pm - Sat 8pm PRE-TRIP: Oct 29 @ 6pm

Yosemite Camping

October 3 - 5 // Fri 12pm - Sun 10pm PRE-TRIP: Oct 1 @ 6pm Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks and most popular in the United States. Yosemite is best known for its waterfalls, but within 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 camping in the park and taking side trips to view the thousand foot granite walls, some of which include the famous El Capitan, exploring the valley and taking in the scenery. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$125 $155 $170 $250

Come join us as we explore The Old West Ghost town of Calico! After setting up camp, and exploring the towns haunting festivities, we will get into the spirit of things, telling ghost stories by the fire, and camping out under the stars. Come high noon we will head into town, and watch an old west gunfight, tour a shack where the laws of physics seem to not apply and sip a frosty Sarsaparilla at the old saloon. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

October 11 - 12 // Sat 8am - Sun 8pm PRE-TRIP: Oct 9 @ 6pm This outing is designed for those interested in learning outdoors skills such as setting up tents, treating water, fire starting, cooking, navigation, knots and Leave No Trace ethics. We will camp at the Wildlands Conservancy’s 600 acre Bearpaw Reserve which features spectacular mountains with a seasonal 110 foot waterfall. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$50 $67 $84 $100

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$50 $67 $84 $100

Grand Canyon Camping

November 7 - 9 // Fri 8am - Sat 10pm PRE-TRIP: Nov 4 @ 6pm 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 three day, two 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. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fundamentals of Camping

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$125 $155 $170 $250

Anza Borrego Mud Caves

Yosemite Winter Exploration

November 15 - 16 // Sat 8am - Sun 8pm PRE-TRIP: Nov 12 @ 6pm

January 16 - 19 // Fri 12pm - Mon 10pm February 6 - 8 // Fri 12pm - Sun 10pm March 6 - 8 // Fri 12pm - Sun 10pm PRE-TRIP: Wed prior to trip @ 6pm

Join CSUSB Outdoors while we explore the Anza Borrego Desert’s relaxing natural hot springs, kumeyaay pictographs and the famous mud caves. This unique desert setting and flora make for a mysterious and magical location in which to camp and explore. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$60 $80 $100 $120

San Francisco Adventure November 27 - 30 // Thu 8am - Sun 10pm PRE-TRIP: Nov 24 @ 6pm

This is an excellent chance to visit California’s most popular park in its winter glory, without the crowds We will set up base camp in our HEATED tent cabins in Curry Village and take side trips to visit waterfalls, snowshoe among the giant sequoias, explore the valley, and take in some scenic vistas Yosemite is a winter wonderland! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What better way to spend Thanksgiving weekend than in San Francisco? The second most densely populated city, second only to New York, offers world famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the Alcatraz Island prison, Pier 39, and its China Town District. If the city’s landmarks don’t amaze you, its culture will. Spend an unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend with CSUSB Outdoors for a chance to experience great people over even greater food . CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$255 $285 $300 $510

Mojave National Preserve March 14 - 15 // Fri 8am - Sat 8pm PRE-TRIP: Mar 11 @ 6pm Mojave National Preserve is one of California’s newest National Preserves. On this two day, one night trip we will explore lava tubes, summit 650’ high Kelso Dunes, and hike the “Hole-in-the-Wall” Trail. We will be traveling by foot and car by day, and nights will be filled with warm campfires and s’mores. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$60 $80 $100 $120

Death Valley Campout

Zion National Park November 28-30 // Fri 8am - Sun 10pm PRE-TRIP: Nov 25 @ 6am

March 20-22 // Fri 12pm - Sat 10pm PRE-TRIP: March 18 @ 6pm

To experience Zion, we will camp out and hike among its 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 chains bolted into the rock face to serve as handrails. Trip includes transportation, 5 meals, camping, personal gear, campground fees, leaders, and spectacular views.

Death Valley National Park is a place filled with great beauty and natural wonderments. We will camp and explore the dramatic colors of the desert landscape as well as the historical features of the park. We plan to visit Badwater, the lowest point in the western hemisphere at 282 feet below sea level, as well as explore the lunar landscape of Zabriskie Point, play on the sand dunes, tour the famous Scotty’s Castle, and much more.

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$150 $175 $190 $300

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Climbing Wall

Monday – Thursday: 1:30pm – 9:30pm Friday and Sunday: 1:30pm – 7:30pm Saturday: Closed

Quarterly Events · Learn to Belay Clinic: Every Tues.Thurs. 12pm-1:15pm · Climbing Technique Clinic: Every Weds. 12pm-1:15pm · Lead Climbing Clinic: Dates TBA · Women Who Rock: Every Thurs. 8pm-9:30pm · Located On Campus inside the SRFC · All Levels Welcome · Equipment and Instruction Provided

Fall 2014 Events

Winter 2014 Events

All October: ROCK-tober: Special events at the Climbing Wall all month long.

January 19: Mile High Challenge Kick-Off: Challenge yourself to climb a mile on the wall in winter quarter.

October 16: Reel Rock 9 Film Tour: Featuring Valley Uprising, Yosemite’s Climbing Revolution. SMSU Events Center 7pm. Free for CSUSB students.

February 6: Climbing Wall Campout – After the Rec Center closes you can climb the night away. Special events throughout the night. 8pm – 6am.

November 19: Rock Shots – Climb the Wall, Take Your Photo, Be a Rock Shot.

February 25: Rock Shots - Climb the Wall, Take Your Photo, Be a Rock Shot.

November 20: Climbing Completion – This competition is designed for the all levels. FREE entry. December 4: Ugly Sweater Day – Wear your best worst sweater and you may win a prize.

March 11: Beach Day – wear your best beach apparel and participate in games and contest.

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Climbing Weekend Pinnacles November 7-9 // Fri 2pm - Sun 10pm PRE-TRIP: Nov 5 @ 6pm Climbing in Pinnacles has long attracted climbers from all over the world due to its rock spires and crags found all throughout the region. Join us as we explore the area and set our own climbing anchors to these rock formations.

Climbing Trips

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Climbing Weekend High Desert

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February 21-22 // Sat 8am - Sun 8pm PRE-TRIP: Feb 18 @ 6pm

Canyoneering San Antonio

Spend a great weekend climbing with best! Southern California’s High Desert is right in our backyard and features numerous climbing areas. Spend a great weekend out in the desert enjoying a long day of climbing and adventuring. Why miss out on a weekend with other climbers in a climbing wonderland?

Enjoy the views of San Antonio Canyon from a new perspective while descending four 80 foot 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.

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September 28 // 8am - 6pm November 2 // 8am - 6pm

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October 12 // 8am - 8pm February 15 // 8am - 8pm

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Climbing Weekend Bishop

March 27-30 // Fri 12pm - Mon 8pm PRE-TRIP: Mar 24 @ 6pm During this amazing trip we will travel up to the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains where we will explore two of California’s climbing gems: Alabama Hills in Lone Pine and Happy Boulders in Bishop. With over 2000 boulder problems to choose from on two principle rock types such as the pocketed Bishop tuff to the crimpier frictiony quartz monzonite. We shall climb our hearts out for the weekend until our bodies are content before our drive back to the SRFC Sunday night. Trip includes transportation, climbing gear, most meals, and leaders. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Intro to Climbing

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$100 $130 $145 $200

Join CSUSB Outdoors as we travel to some of the area’s best spots to climb. We visit sites with routes appropriate for beginners and more advanced climbers. We will cover the basics of climbing: knot tying, belaying, general equipment use, and basic climbing technique. Prepare for this trip by getting some climbs in on the SRFC Climbing Wall. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$35 $46 $58 $70

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 “saunter,” as John Muir put it, and escape into the wilderness, if only for day. These hikes are free for CSUSB students only, although it is open for all (see price range for details). *Limit to one hike per calendar year.

Rancho Palos Verdes Ship Wreck & Tide Pools October 19 // 8am - 8pm

Bridge to Nowhere November 2 // 8am - 8pm

Mecca Hills Hike

December 6 // 8am - 8pm

Hollywood Sign & Observatory Hike January 25 // 8am - 8pm

Devil’s Punchbowl Hike February 14 // 8am - 8pm

Deep Creek Hike March 22 // 8am - 8pm

HIKE OF THE MONTH PRICING CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$0 $27 $34 $40

Backpacking Zion Backpacking Kolob Arch

Grand Canyon Backpacking

October 24-26 // Fri 12pm - Sun 10pm PRE-TRIP: Oct 21 @ 6pm Zion allows you to follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers once walked the land. With massive red sandstone cliffs that soar into a brilliant blue sky, you can expect unforgettable views from every direction you look. Our backpacking trip will take place in the northwest section of Zion National Park where we will enter the backcountry via the La Verkin Creek Trail and make our way into the Kolob Canyons. Our destination will be Kolob Arch, which is arguably one of the longest spanning freestanding arches in the world measuring at 287.4 feet (87.6 meters) Don’t miss out on this adventure packed trip! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$100 $130 $145 $200

March 31 - April 5 // Mon 8am - Sat 8pm PRE-TRIP: March 27 @ 6pm A powerful and inspiring landscape, Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. We’ve all seen images of the canyon on print or on screen but there is nothing like arriving at the rim taking it all in – the immensity, the depth, the atmosphere and the light. The best way to appreciate the staggeringly magnificent Grand Canyon landscapes is to hike right into them. During the trip, we will be backpacking a total of four days and three nights down the South Kaibab Trail staying at Phantom Ranch for two nights, at Indian Garden for the third night, and hiking out the Bright Angel Trail. This is one backpacking trip you will never forget! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$200 $230 $245 $400

Yosemite Winter Backpacking

January 7-10 // Wed 8am - Sat 8pm PRE-TRIP: Jan 5 @ 6am Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks and most popular in the United States. Yosemite is best known for its waterfalls, but within 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 snowshoeing through the park for a total of three nights and four days. Yosemite’s backcountry is your destination to escape into the wilderness for some amazing sights and experience, so don’t miss out on this adventure filled trip! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$125 $155 $170 $250

Kayaking Morro Bay Kayak Weekend

October 10-12 // Fri 2pm - Sun 8pm Pre-Trip: Oct 8 @6pm Join us for a weekend of camping and ocean exploration along the Central Coast of California. After a night of camping and a lesson 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! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$80 $106 $132 $160

Big Bear Lake Kayak October 26 // 8am - 8pm

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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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). CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$35 $46 $58 $70

Black Canyon Kayak & Hot Springs

November 21 - 23 // Fri 2pm - Sun 9pm Pre-Trip: Nov 18 @6pm February 27 - March 1 // Fri 2pm - Sun 9pm Pre-Trip: Feb 25 @6pm March 13 - 15 // Fri 2pm - Sun 9pm Pre-Trip: March 12 @6pm Join us for a weekend of camping and ocean exploration along the Central Coast of California. After a night of camping and a lesson 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! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$100 $130 $145 $200

Holiday Lights Kayak December 12 // 2pm - 10pm

After some holiday shopping at the Irvine Spectrum we will grab a bite to eat then head out into Huntington Harbor for a nighttime paddle. We will enjoy the dazzling holiday light displays of the lavish homes that line the canal while warming up with hot cocoa and caroling. Trip includes transportation, kayaking gear, instruction and hot cocoa Dinner and shopping spree not included. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$35 $46 $58 $70

Lake Powell Kayaking

March 28 - April 3 // Sat 8am - Fri 8pm Pre-Trip: March 25 @6pm Join CSUSB Outdoors as we head to the stunning and unique geology of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon for a multi-day kayaking adventure. The Padre Bay area of Lake Powell will be our destination. Highlights include wide beaches and concealed narrows to paddle and hike the canyons. We will spend four nights camping out of our Kayaks and exploring this spectacular area. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$250 $286 $295 $500

Surf Stand Up Paddleboard October 5 // 8am - 6pm

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) is quickly becoming a popular pastime for very good reasons. Come see what SUP is all about and join us as we explore the calm waters of Huntington Harbor. Transportation, lunch, equipment, and instruction provided. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

So Cal Surf Overnight

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$44 $58 $72 $88

October 24 - 25 // Fri 2pm - Sun 8pm Pre-Trip: Oct 22 @6pm 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, making a stop along the way to grab dinner. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$60 $80 $100 $120

Snorkel October 4 // 8am - 6pm

Laguna Beach is home to some of the USâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most notable people and also a natural ocean reef. This epic reef structure is home to a vast number of fish species. One of the many snorkeling areas in Southern California, Laguna Beach offers a beautiful location with beautiful beach houses overlooking the Pacific and our snorkeling location.

October 18 // 8am - 8pm So Cal 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. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laguna Beach Snorkel

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So Cal Surf

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$40 $53 $66 $80

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$40 $53 $66 $80

Snow Snow Valley Snowboarding

December 7, 14, 19 / January 11, 25, 31 February 7, 22 // 7:30am - 5pm Located between Running Springs and Big Bear, Snow Valley offers an escape from the much busier slopes of Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. We leave campus at 7:30am for the short drive up the hill and an afternoon of playing in The Edge Terrain Park, the Ski Zone, and Snow Play area This. This trip is perfect for both beginners who need a bit more instruction and for those of us who think we are Shaun White and are ready for gnarly terrain park. No experience is required, as instruction will be provided. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$65 $75 $85 $95

Snowshoe Hike

December 6 / January 24 / February 15 8am - 8pm This rewarding hike offers spectacular views of nature and wildlife. We will board the Palm Springs Tram and head up to the top of the mountain. At the top we will strap on our snowshoes and hike along the trail, breaking around noon for a leisurely lunch. Tram ticket, snowshoes, leader, transportation, and lunch are included. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mountain High Moon Snowshoe Hike Snowboarding - College Night Full February 3 // 4pm - 12am January 15 / February 19 / March 19 4pm - 11pm

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$35 $46 $58 $70

Mt. High Ski Resort is everything you could want in a snow park - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to campus, always guaranteed to have snow, and has a wide variety of runs for both beginners and those who purposely want to get big air. With runs like Inferno Ridge, Dragon, The Wedge, Sunnyside Cruiser, and Catch You Later . . . there is something for everyone!

Come enjoy the serenity of the San Jacinto Mountains as we snowshoe under a full moon! This rewarding adventure offers a trip out of the ordinary. At the top of the mountain we will strap on our snowshoes and hike along the trail. Snowshoeing is both a great workout and an awesome way to experience nature. For dinner we will stop at a local restaurant (remember to bring money) and reminisce about the night in the snow covered mountains.

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$40 $53 $66 $80

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Cultural Downtown LA Day of the Dead

California Science Center December 7 // 8am - 8pm

October 25 // 8am - 6pm If you are looking for a cultural experience you’ll find it in Downtown L.A. We will begin our tour on Olvera Street, the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles, otherwise known as EI Pueblo Historic Monument. This colorful village features 27 historic buildings and a traditional Mexicanstyle plaza. We will then head over the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) stopping at the Grand Central Market lunch. MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It houses one of the nation’s most renowned permanent collections. ( Note: The trip cost will be increased by $5 without a student ID.)

CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$25 $30 $35 $40

Balboa Park

November 1 // 8am - 8pm Balboa Park in San Diego is the nation’s largest urban cultural park and features open space areas, Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture, natural vegetation green belts, 8 gardens, 4.5 miles of trails and 17 museums. Our visit will start with a tour of the historical and botanical treasures of Balboa Park followed by visits to the Timken Museum of Art, Mingei International Museum and the San Diego Museum of Art. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$50 $67 $80 $100

Palm Springs Pride

November 9 // 7:30am - 5pm

Come join CSUSB Outdoors as we explore the largest hands-on science center in the West Coast. Through hands-on experiences in the galleries, you’ll learn about human inventions and innovations. We will also have a chance to see the NASA Space Shuttle Endeavor! CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Getty Center

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January 10 // 8am - 6pm The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in Los Angeles is home to a variety of European paintings, drawings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. It’s located on the hilltop with a perfect panoramic view of the entire city of Santa Monica, from coastal beaches to the cityscape itself. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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February 8 // 8am - 6pm

Bowers is considered to be “One of Southern California’s finest Museums”, and has been voted “The best museum in Orange County” 16 years in a row. It offers exquisite collections of art, as well as hosting world class exhibitions. The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) specializes in 20th century Californian art. Its collection consists of over 3,000 unique pieces that will enrich your artistic spirit. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Six Flags Magic Mountain

CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$15 $20 $25 $30

Bowers & OCMA Newport

Palm Springs Pride is Southern California’s popular and longest-running LGBT festival in the Coachella Valley. The festival features a diverse array of artists, entertainers and purveyors of all sorts including, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to great shopping, restaurants, clubs and entertainment venues located along world-famous Palm Canyon Drive and the result is like no place else – Palm Springs Pride.. . . . .

$15 $20 $25 $30

$25 $30 $35 $40

March 8 // 9am - 10pm

Six Flags Magic Mountain! Southern California’s most thrilling theme park has over 250 square-acres of fun and some of the countries top rollercoasters. Spend your day riding Goliath sized rides at Full Throttle. Prepare yourself for a full day of great rides and great times. . . . .

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$60 $80 $100 $120

Horseback Ride & Hollywood

Specialty

November 23 / March 1 // 10am - 7pm

LCC Experience

October 19 /March 21 // 8am - 12pm Experience the CSUSB Leadership Challenge Center by challenging yourself to step outside of your comfort zone, to take a risk learn and grow. This day is for individuals who would like to attend a team experience yet lack the minimum numbers to do so. To make a group reservation on a different date, contact lcc@csusb.edu. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Big Bear Mountain Biking

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$12 $24 $24 $42

October 19 // 8am - 6pm This ride is geared for beginning or intermediate riders who want to improve their mountain biking skills. We will cover all the riding basics needed to travel down the trail via two wheels. Instruction will cover riding techniques such as successful gearing, brake modulation, and ratcheting, as well as repair, safety, gear, trail etiquette, and much more. This trip welcomes riders of all abilities. Trip includes guides and transportation. You can provide your own Mountain Bike and helmet or if you don’t have a bike, you can rent one for $40. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The hills of Griffith Park, located at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountain range in Los Angeles, will be the setting for our one hour, guided, western trail ride. After our ride, we will have a quick dinner in Hollywood and visit the Walk of Fame and the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Horses are available for all experience levels. Rider weight limit of 200lbs (extra fee for over 200lbs). CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Whale Watching

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$50 $67 $84 $100

January 24/ February 14 // 7am - 4pm December through April is the prime Grey Whale migrating period. We will depart CSUSB at 7am for Newport Landing. After our “three hour tour” we’ll have a picnic lunch at the beach. Trip includes: transportation to Newport Beach, boat tickets, leaders, lunch, and fun. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$40 $53 $66 $80

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Deep Sea Fishing November 16 / February 28 // 8am - 7pm Upon arriving in Newport Beach, we will have a picnic lunch before boarding the Western Pride for a 5-hour excursion along the coast. The captain and crew provide years of fishing experience that is invaluable in helping to make each fishing outing relaxing and successful. You do not need to be an experienced fisherman to successfully catch fish. There is an additional cost for fishing license and fishing gear if needed. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

camp.csusb.edu // 909.537.CAMP

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$60 $70 $80 $100

TRACKS Funding for TRACKS Service Trips is provided by ASI, the Office of Community Engagement, and Recreational Sports. Students can attend one TRACKS per calendar year. 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, our trips will include fun recreational activities. The monthly and weekend trips are FREE and open to CSUSB Students only. They even include a free meal! For more information on these trips please visit our website: CAMP.CSUSB.EDU

TRACKS Monthly LCC Experience . . . . . 10/25/14 Venice Beach Hike . . . . 11/15/14 Holiday Lights Kayak . . 12/13/14 Hollywood Sign Hike. . . .1/19/15 Palm Springs Snowshoe . . 2/21/15 Big Bear Snow Tubing . . . . 3/7/15

TRACKS Weekend Cucamonga Wilderness . . . 11/21-23/14 Santa Monica Hostel. . . . . 1/24-25/15 15

TRACKS Alternative Break Puerto Rico

March 27 - April 3 // Fri 5pm - Fri 11pm Pre-Trip: TBA Puerto Rico, know for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endless sand beaches, rich history and deverse tropical landscape will be our destination for our Alternative Spring Break Adventure. The focus of our trip will be to perform meaningful and valuable projects, working with locals to improve the community and assisting in muchneeded rainforest protection and conservation. In addition to service will experience the food, music, dancing, and language that makes Puerto Rico a unique cultural destination. Please visit camp.csusb. edu for infomation on how to apply for this experience. CSUSB Students Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400

Rentals

Catalina Island

March 29 - April 3 // Sun 8am - Fri 5pm Pre-Trip: March 26 @6pm Join us as we ferry over to Catalina Island for five wonderful days of volunteer work and exploration. We will have the opportunity to snorkel, kayak, hike, and swim in the amazing coves around Catalina Island. We will also be learning about and helping our hosts preserve the natural grounds of this fragile ecosystem by learning to compost, repair trails, remove invasive plants, and other useful projects. CSUSB Student or SRFC Member . . . . . . . Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Member . Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rental Shop Hours: Mon - Fri: 1:30pm - 6pm Sat - Sun: Closed Closed on some holidays.

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$275 $305 $320 $530

Equipment Return: Returns accepted 7 Days a week until one hour before the SRFC Closes.

Location: Inside the SRFC

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 were to go or what to do? CSUSB Outdoors can help you plan your outing and supply the equipment you need.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Call: 909-537-CAMP Email: outdoors@csusb.edu camp.csusb.edu // 909.537.CAMP

CSUSB 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.

Some of 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 17

OUTDOOR

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE FALL 2014 / WINTER 2015

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 outdoors trips. Technical skills include equipment, food preparation, logistics and clothing needs. Leadership topics include: decision making, critical thinking, informal interpretation, teaching skills, leadership qualities and styles. The course includes 3 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 Outdoors Leader.

Multi-day Staff Training Trip Multi-day Staff Training Trip October 17-19, 2014 12pm Friday – 10pm Sunday

January 30, 2014 - February 1, 2015 Friday 2pm - Sunday 9pm

4 Workshops 4 Workshops Fridays (10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31) All 2:30-4:30pm On campus. Location TBA

Fridays (1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20) All 2:30-4:30pm On campus. Location TBA

One-day trips One-day trips Choose two different trips Surﬁng: 10/18 Kayaking: 10/26 Canyoneering: 11/2 Snowshoeing: 12/6 Kayaking: 12/12

Choose two different trips Climbing: 2/15 Hiking: 2/14, 3/22 Snowshoeing: 2/15

CPR/AED Certiﬁcation CPR/AED Certiﬁcation

Required for Wilderness First Aid Choose one date: 11/15 or 12/16 Both are from 9am-3pm

Required for Wilderness First Aid Date: TBA Both are from 9am-3pm

Wilderness First Aid Certiﬁcation Wilderness First Aid Certiﬁcation December 17 - 18, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm on both days On campus. Location TBA

April 11 - 12, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm on both days On campus. Location TBA

Register at the CSUSB SRFC by Wednesday, October 8th, 2014. Upon registering you will receive a questionnaire to complete and bring to the first workshop. The first workshop will include a group interview. After the first workshop and review of the questionnaires we will select candidates to continue with the Outdoor Leadership Development Program. Once selected you will pay program fee.

camp.csusb.edu // 909.537.CAMP

CALENDAR FALL 2014 - WINTER 2015

M O N T H

Canyoneering San Antonio Falls . . . . . .9/28 Yosemite Camping . . . . . . . . . . . 10/3-5 Laguna Beach Snorkel . . . . . . . . . . .10/4 Standup Paddle Board . . . . . . . . . . .10/5 Morro Bay Kayak Overnight . . . . . 10/10-12 Fundamentals of Camping . . . . . . 10/11-12 Intro to Climbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/12

#CSUSBOUTDOORS Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . 12/19

TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE Big Bear Lake Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . .9/28

/CSUSBOUTDOORS

Yosemite Winter Backpacking . . . . . .1/7-10

S E P O C T

Getty Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/10 Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . .1/11 Mt High Snowboarding- College Night . . .1/15 Yosemite Winter Exploration . . . . . 1/16-19 Hollywood Sign Hike - SERVICE. . . . . .1/19 Santa Monica Weekend - SERVICE . . . 1/24-25

Snowshow Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/24 Whale Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/24

So Cal Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/18

Hike of the Month - Hollywood Sign . . . .1/25

LCC Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/19

Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . .1/25

Hike of the Month - Rancho Palos Verdes 10/19

Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . .1/31

Big Bear Mountian Biking . . . . . . . . 10/19

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike . . . . . . . . . 2/3

So Cal Surf Overnight . . . . . . . . 10/24-25

Yosemite Winter Exploration . . . . . . 2/6-8

Zion Backpacking- Kolob Arch. . . . 10/24-26

Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . . 2/7

LCC Experience - Service . . . . . . . . 10/25

Bowers and OCMA Museums . . . . . . . 2/8

Downtown LA - Day of the Dead . . . . . 10/25

Hike of the Month - Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Punchbowl . .2/14

Big Bear Lake Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . 10/26

Whale Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/14

Calico Ghost Town . . . . . . . . . 10/31-11/1

Intro to Climbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/15

Balboa Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/1 Canyoneering San Antonio Falls . . . . . .11/2 Hike of the Month - Bridge to Nowhere . .11/2 Climbing Weekend - Pinnacles. . . . . 11/7-9

N O V

Snowshow Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/15 Climbing Weekend - High Desert . . . 2/21-22 Palm Springs Snowshoe - SERVICE . . . .2/21 Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . .2/22

Anza Borrego Mudcaves . . . . . . . 11/15-16

Deep Sea Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/28

Palm Springs Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/9

Black Canyon Kayak & Hot Springs . 2/ 27-3 / 1

Venice Beach - SERVICE. . . . . . . . . 11/15

Horseback Ride and Hollywood . . . . . . 3/1

Deep Sea Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/16

Yosemite Winter Exploration . . . . . . 3/6-8

Black Canyon Kayak & Hot Springs . 11/21-23

Big Bear Snow Tubing - SERVICE . . . . . 3/7

Cucamonga Wilderness - SERVICE . 11/21-23

6 Flags Magic Mountain . . . . . . . . . . 3/8

Horseback Ride and Hollywood . . . . . 11/23

Black Canyon Kayak & Hot Springs . . 3/13-15

San Francisco Adventure . . . . . . 11/27-30

Mojave National Preserve . . . . . . . 3/14-15

Hike of the Month - Mecca Hills . . . . . .12/6 Snowshow Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 CA Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/7

D E C

Mt High Snowboarding - College Night. . .3/19 Death Valley Campout . . . . . . . . . 3/20-22 LCC Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/21 Hike of the Month - Deep Creek . . . . . .3/22

Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . .12/7

Climbing Weekend - Bishop . . . . . . 3/27-30

Holiday Lights Kayak. . . . . . . . . . . 12/12

Lake Powell Kayaking . . . . . . . . 3/28-4/3

Holiday Lights Kayak - SERVICE . . . . 12/13

Grand Canyon Backpacking . . . . . .3/31-4/5

Snow Valley Snowboarding . . . . . . . 12/14

Alt. Spring Break - Catalina Island . . .3/29-4/3

Wilderness First Aid . . . . . . . . . 12/17-18

F E B

Mt High Snowboarding - College Night. . .2/19

Grand Canyon Camping . . . . . . . . 11/7-9

Zion National Park . . . . . . . . . . 11/28-30

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Family Outings*

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