Reed’s Outdoor Odyssey Experiences offer you a chance to see some of the spectacular areas just outside of Portland, meet other students, and enjoy an outdoor adventure before classes begin.
Questions?, reach out to Will Symms symmsw@reed.edu
Supplemental Outdoor Experiences bring small groups of eight to ten students to a variety of areas around the Portland metro area and into the rivers, oceans, mountains in the Pacific Northwest. We will offer one day excursions from campus to explore areas via TriMet that include, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Rafting, Hiking, Ceramics and EATING and much, much more. Teams of student leaders and/or outdoor professionals lead the trips; all are trained in outdoor leadership, first aid, and CPR.
Please note: 糖心视频 reserves the right to alter or cancel trips based on conditions or situations outside the control of the college. These conditions include but are not limited to low registration, wildfire risk, and low water conditions. If Reed offers an alternative trip, participants will be contacted to opt-in to the new activity. If Reed must cancel a trip in its entirety, the college will notify participants and student accounts will not be charged.
Contact: Will Symms, assistant director of athletics, fitness, & outdoor programs, 503-777-7232.
Important Dates
Friday, August 29 6pm-7pm One Day Saturday trips meet their group and student leaders in large gymansium, sports center. |
Saturday, August 30 7am - 10am ALL Trips Depart Reed. 4pm - 7pm One Day trips return to campus. |
Sunday, August 31 4pm - 6pm Deschutes Rafting, Climbing, Surfing, and Ski Cabin Overnight trips return. |
Trip Descriptions
When you sign up for an Outdoor Experience, we will charge your student account after the trip has completed. This fee is refundable if you are unable to attend and notify us before Saturday, August 16th.
Stand Up Paddle Board the Willamette River |
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$25 |
Paddle Board through the heart of downtown Portland and explore this majestic river setting. Food carts and fun are guaranteed to etch some memories as you start the year. |
4-T Urban Hike, Food Carts and Coffee |
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$25 |
Wanna stay closer to home and adventure your way Portland's urban jungle? This trip will offer time on the Trail, Tram, Train and Trolley (4-T) plus some stops for legendary food carts and coffee. |
Art Adventure–Art Museum and Paint Your Own Portrait Tour |
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$25 |
We have hired a local artist to come to Reed (or local venue) so you can learn and practice your nature painting skills to show off to all your new friends. After the painting session, we can stop by the Portland Art Museum so you can see some real art and marvel at how hard painting can really be. Finish off the tour with some good food at the local food cart. |
Yoga, Coffee and Ceramics Session |
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$25 |
New to a city, need your zen fix after a long week? Join our crew for a yoga session, coffee haus tour and session at a local ceramic studio for some artistic respite. |
Washington Park Hike and Food Cart tour |
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$25 |
Washington park houses many iconic treasures of Portland including Hoyt Arboretum, Pittock Mansion and the Japanese Gardens. This hiking tour will include some great food stops as well as some good mileage checking out these special places in Portland on foot. |
Rafting the Clackamas River |
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$25 |
Paddle your way through the west side of Mt. Hood on the Clackamas River! This is a full day rafting journey with a professional contracted company. Hit some class 2/3+waves while cooling off in the heat of Oregon. |
Reed Ski Cabin Experience Mt. Hood OVERNIGHT |
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$75 |
Be the first of your class to visit the Reed Ski Cabin on the flanks of Mt. Hood. This adventure is an overnight excursion with day hikes to Ramona Falls, tours of Timberline lodge and a chairlift ride up to the highest point on the mountain. Here you will have some spectacular views of your new home in the Pacific Northwest. Stay in style at your mountain home and enjoy some group cooking, sauna time and some epic table tennis battles! |
Smith Rock Outdoor Climbing Adventure OVERNIGHT |
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$75 |
I wanna climb at a World class climbing destination you ask? Well, we have the trip for you to go grab some rock and do some climbing at Smith Rock St. Park. Some of the most epic climbs in the PNW (Pacific Northwest for the newbies). This overnight trip will get your knuckles shredded and your outdoor energy filled to the brim. Our certified guides will get you on the rocks and having a grand old time at a favorite climbing destination for the world. |
Surfing the Oregon Coast OVERNIGHT |
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$75 |
This overnight trip will have us camping Saturday night in beautiful Pacific City, OR. We will do some excellent surfing on the Pacific Ocean Saturday, followed by tons of food and adventurous hikes on the way back to Reed Sunday. No experience needed and professional surfing guides and gear included. |
Deschutes River Rafting 2-day OVERNIGHT |
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$75 |
Just over the hill and through the woods lays the Deschutes river, this river threads its way through the Confederate Tribes of the Warm Springs and offers excellent rafting and overnight stays riverside. Our colleagues River Drifters will be gearing you up for some fun in the sun rafting down class 3-4 rapids, then feed you like royalty each day. You will wish that we had more days on the river after it is all said and done because this trip is epic! |
To sign up for an Outdoor Trip, complete the application. and is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; materials must be received by July 1.
Please be honest when answering questions about your outdoor experience. Trips are designed for all skill and experience levels, so don't worry if you've never climbed Denali or hiked the length of the Appalachian Trail.
Gearing Up for Your Outdoor Trip
Most trips all you need is a willing heart for adventure and fun. These day excursions will be much more enjoyable with some basic gear to keep you on the trail for success. Gear can be rented from our Backpack Co-Op for no charge the day before we leave on our trip.
All Trips
- Good all around closed toe shoe
- Small day pack for water and snacks
- Layer to keep you warm and dry
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
Water Trips
- Small Towel
- Change of clothes
- Layer to keep you warm and dry
- Swim suit
Overnight Trips
- Small Towel
- Multiple change of clothes
- Sleeping bag
- Personal medications
- Personal snacks
- REED WILL PROVIDE ALL CAMPING ITEMS IF NEEDED (Items will be checked out Friday 8/29 at the mandatory group meeting)