Outdoor Pursuits is Pacific University’s home for outdoor recreation. Student-driven and always evolving, the Outdoor Pursuits offers a variety of trips, rentals, and courses for Pacific students, alumni, staff & faculty, as well as members of the community.
Upcoming Events
Join us in the Milky Way for a showing of the documentary, "Columbia River Canoe Project" with an opening analysis from the creator! Follow their 1300-mile journey while cozying up with warm drinks and snacks provided by Outdoor Pursuits!
Join the Outdoor Pursuits staff for a day out on a trail exploring a scenic area located in our own backyard! Each excursion is as different, fresh and unpredictably enjoyable as the instructor leading it.
Grab a paddle, a PFD (personal flotation device), and get ready for some serious fun paddling across the open water. Instructors well-versed in paddle technique and boat etiquette will lead you through a day of exploration and non-stop fun. No need to own a kayak, all gear, transportation, and instruction is provided when heading out to sea!
Have you ever stared up at the stars and wished you could point out constellations? Join Physics Professor, Todd Duncan, and Outdoor Pursuits staff stargazing in the Boxer Gardens! And if you start to get chilly, we'll have a fire and s'mores out by the Environmental House.
Do you have any outdoor gear that is in need of repair but don't have the equipment to fix it yourself? Stop by the Milky Way on 4/17 4:00-6:00pm and access Outdoor Pursuits tools, clean supplies, and repair equipment to make any necessary repairs! We'll have staff on standby to assist with any repairs, please do not use any tools you don't know how to use. There will be a $5 entrance fee for unlimited access to all Outdoor Pursuits equipment.