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Outdoor Adventure Program

The Outdoor Adventure Program at Eastern Oregon University

The State of Oregon has approved Union County moving into Phase 1 of reopening. This allows the OAP Rental Shop to open on a limited basis to EOU students, staff, and faculty. We expect to open the rental shop to the general public sometime after June 13th. The OAP climbing wall facility remains closed. EOU continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation, and additional services will open in accordance with local, state, and national health authority guidance.

If you have any questions, you can e-mail us at mhatch@eou.edu or call us at (541) 962-3621. Our office will be closed until further notice, so please be patient as we respond to your messages and questions.


We appreciate your patience with this situation, and hope that you are all able to stay active, spend some time in the fresh air, and maintain your health! If you have any questions about where to recreate during the COVID-19 pandemic or how EOU will be functioning during this time, please visit the following links for information:

EOU Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Recreational Guidance for OR-WA

The Outdoor Program at Eastern Oregon University began in the Fall of 1973 when non-credit backpacking classes were offered and the first outdoor equipment was purchased. Since 1973 the program has continued to provide opportunities for the EOU community to learn about and explore the incredible natural environment surrounding La Grande.

Outdoor adventures since 1973

Today the Outdoor Adventure Program oversees an equipment rental program that provides a wide range of outdoor adventure equipment for students, faculty/staff, and community members. The OAP also offers for-credit OUT courses, clinics, guided trips, an indoor climbing wall, and hosts an extensive outdoor adventure resource library.

Upcoming Events & Trips

The Outdoor Adventure Program is always hosting exciting workshops, events, and adventures. Check out the calendar and join us. The point is to get outside and enjoy the bounty of recreational options in our region.

Equipment Rental

The Outdoor Adventure Program maintains a diverse selection of outdoor equipment that is available to rent for students and community members alike from the program office in the Hoke Union Building Room 118.

Climbing Wall

ClimbingLocated inside Quinn Coliseum in the upstairs balcony of the main gym the climbing wall is available to students and community members. The climbing wall is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 8:00pm. We cater to large groups like scout troops, church groups, non-profit organizations, and also do private reservations for events like birthday parties. BOOK NOW!

Outdoor Activities Courses


Check out the great course offerings! Choose from Indoor Rock Climbing, Rock Climbing, Horsemanship, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Hiking, Yoga, Mountaineering, Avalanche Fundamentals, Wilderness Survival, Whitewater Rafting, Mountain Biking, Wild Plant Foraging, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backpacking, Fly Fishing, and so much more. Get details at the link below.

OAP Twin Lakes Adventure

The EOU Outdoor Adventure Program took a summer backpacking trip to Twin Lakes in the Elkhorn Mountains of northeast Oregon in July of 2016. Check out this stellar video put together by EOU alumni Dillon Lutcher and Raymond Wing.

EOU Outdoor Adventure Program Whitewater Rafting Highlights

Watch video by alumni Dillon Lutcher show the OUT 180 Whitewater Rafting course in May of 2016 on the Minam to Wildcat section of the Grande Ronde River.