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Saturday, September 14^th

11:00am               - Meet in the Outdoor Adventures, gear up

11:30am               - Hike and forage around the campus trails  

2:00pm                - Return to Outdoor Adventures

 

Trip description:

Have you ever wondered about edible or medicinal plants as you're out for a hike? If so, come join us for a guided foraging tour on the campus trails. We're teaming up with the College of Indigenous Studies and the International Arctic Research Center to offer this exciting educational opportunity. 

 

Things to bring:

• Synthetic or wool long underwear tops and bottoms (non-cotton)
• Softshell jacket or wind jacket
• Light fleece shirt
• Light puffy coat
• Synthetic pants that block some wind
• Light gloves or mittens
• Warm socks
• Thin wool or fleece hat
• Daypack
• Snacks and Lunch for an afternoon on the trails
• Notebook and pen to retain knowledge (optional)

Bold Items can be provided by OA as a part of the trip.

 

 

Refund Policy:

Payment in full is required to sign up for a trip.  A 100% refund is available if you notify the Outdoor Adventures office of the cancellation more than two weeks (14 days) before the first day of the trip.  Cancellation one week to 3 days (13 to 3 days) before the trip entitles the participant to a 50% refund. No refund is provided if the participant does not show up or cancels 2 days prior to the trip.

 

Safety and Risk Management:

Due to the nature of outdoor travel there are certain inherent risks in all of Outdoor Adventures’ trips.  Acceptable risks include but are not limited to; hiking or skiing over rough uneven terrain with a backpack on, hiking or skiing up and down steep inclines with rough or icy surfaces, natural and manmade hazards (such as trees, rocks, power poles, fences, and equipment), other skiers on the trails, wildlife on the trails, having wet feet and clothing in the winter.  Conditions may include below freezing temperatures, snowstorms, rain, sleet and high winds.  Driving risks may include slick roads, poor visibility and wildlife.  ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is a wild place - you need to take ultimate responsibility for your own safety as only you can. For your protection we require you to carry health insurance.  You can purchase insurance for $2.60/day from the University (ask for details). All info is subject to change due to safety, weather, current conditions, etc.!