JANUARY Buy One Trip, Get Another Half-Off! Tuesday, Jan. 21 – Friday, Jan. 24 The first week of classes only. Applies to in-person registrations only. For complete details, visit our office.
FEBRUARY Colby Meadows Yurt Snowshoe Saturday, Feb. 1 – Sunday, Feb. 2 CSU, Chico Student $30 | Faculty/Staff $35 | General $40 AO’s backcountry yurt is a winter retreat for the Chico State community. Join us as we snowshoe through one of nature’s most beautiful wonderlands to the yurt, complete with a wood-burning stove to keep you toasty warm.
Castle Crags Snowshoe and Camp Saturday, Feb. 8- Sunday, Feb. 9 CSU, Chico Student $68 | Faculty/Staff $73 | General $78 Imagine snowshoeing around magnificent, snow-dusted, 6,000-foot-tall, glacier-polished crags and then camping in their shadows. Come experience Castle Crags State Park in all its winter beauty!
Lassen Winter Camping Friday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 16 CSU, Chico Student $53 | Faculty/Staff $58 | General $63 Want to learn how to successfully camp and travel in the winter? Our experienced staff will teach winter camping techniques such as avalanche awareness, snow shelters, staying warm, and many others. Technical coldweather clothing will be required for this trip; contact us for more details.
MARCH Avalanche Awareness Clinic
Winter Wonderland Cross-Country Ski/Snowshoe
Raft Guide School
Thursday, Feb. 13: Evening Classroom Session Saturday, Feb. 15: Field Experience CSU, Chico Student $40 | Faculty/Staff $45 | General $50 Join AO for a clinic on how to travel safely in avalanche terrain. Thursday evening will be spent in the classroom learning the basics of snowpack evaluation, avalanche danger factors, and backcountry decision-making. Saturday will be spent applying the classroom lessons in the winter environment at Lassen.
Saturday, March 1 CSU, Chico Student $50│Faculty/Staff $60│General $70 Pick your preferred mode of travel and enjoy the snowy Sierra landscape with AO. As the trip approaches, we’ll pick a spot with a good stash of snow and explore the area while making sure to take time to enjoy the views and each other’s good company.
Friday, March 14 – Saturday, March 22 (Spring Break) CSU, Chico Student $299│Faculty/Staff $330│General $350 Working as a raft guide can be an exciting summer job, and it can open doors to full-time employment around the world. AO can help you get there; we’ve been training river guides for over 15 years. Check our website or contact us for additional details on this amazing experience.
Free Thursday Night Workshop - Ropes and Knot Tying
Skyline to Sea Trail Backpacking
Thursday, March 6 Better to know a knot and not need it than need a knot and not know it! Come join AO as you learn the insides and outsides of knots. Ropes provided.
Saturday, March 15 - Thursday, March 20 (Spring Break) CSU, Chico Student $129│Faculty/Staff $144│General $159 Spend your spring break with AO as we backpack this 30-mile trail that descends from the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Lava Tubes Camping and Caving
Big River Sea Kayaking
Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9 CSU, Chico Student $95 | Faculty/Staff $105 | General $115 For a truly unique experience, join us as we explore the vast underground network of caves at Lava Beds National Monument.
Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30 CSU, Chico Student $110 │ Faculty/Staff $120 │ General $130 Prepare to feel the power of the ocean as we ride the tides and paddle through old-growth forests in Mendocino. We’ll turn around with the changing tide while embracing the gorgeous redwoods as we experience the life and energy that surrounds the Big River area.
Introduction to Mountaineering Saturday, Feb. 22 – Sunday, Feb. 23 CSU, Chico Student $60 │ Faculty/Staff $70 │ General $80 Learn the fundamentals of alpine climbing in the Cascade Range. If you are looking to climb Mount Shasta in the future, this trip is a great way to practice the basics and apply new skills!
Point Reyes Backpack Friday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 2 CSU, Chico Student $110 │ Faculty/Staff $120 │ General $130 From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers over 1,500 species of plants and animals to discover. AO is excited to offer you a chance to backpack in this exotic location.
Shasta Backcountry Skiing/Riding Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9 CSU, Chico Student $85 | Faculty/Staff $95 | General $105 Let AO introduce you to backcountry skiing/riding in the beautiful California Cascades. We will cover topics that include use of skins, how to lay a skin track, and safe route/line selection. We will be skiing/riding intermediate terrain—not steep, avalanche-prone slopes. Online registration is not available for this trip; see AO Office to register. *Participants must be able to ski/ride in powder, on icy snow, and on variable conditions and should be in good physical condition.*
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Assistant Leader Applications Due
Santa Cruz Surfing
Friday, April 4 at 5pm Interested in joining the AO family? Ask us for more details and take a look at our website (www.aschico.com/adventureoutings) for the application link.
Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13 CSU, Chico Student $170 | Faculty/Staff $180 | General $190 Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz. Whether you ride giants or have never surfed before, fun is guaranteed.
Phantom Falls Hike
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MAY Free Thursday Night Workshop - Map and Compass Thursday, May 1 Traveling anywhere in the wilderness means determining where you want to go. Join AO and let us point you in the right direction as we go over map and compass basics.
Saturday, April 5 CSU, Chico Student $12│Faculty/Staff $17│General $22 Phantom Falls cascades off the edge of Coal Canyon and crashes to the ground 164 feet later. This hike will traverse Table Mountain to an amazing viewpoint of the falls, which are typically running at a good flow in early spring.
Whiskeytown Mountain Biking
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13 CSU, Chico Student $50 | Faculty/Staff $60 | General $70 Spend a night under the stars and two days mountain biking above beautiful Whiskeytown Lake in the shadow of the magnificent Trinity Alps. Bikes are NOT provided by AO; contact our office for rental options.
Saturday, May 3 – Sunday, May 4 CSU, Chico Student $55 | Faculty/Staff $65 | General $75 AO is heading to the hills for two days of outdoor rock climbing and one night of camping! This trip is perfect for those who’ve never climbed before or for people with some previous climbing experience.
Trinity River Rafting
Trinity River Inflatable Kayaking
Free Thursday Night Workshop - Basic Bike Repair
Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6 CSU, Chico Student $69│Faculty/Staff $79│General $89 The Trinity River is one of the most picturesque rivers Northern California has to offer. Snowmelt creates crystal-clear water that makes great Class III rapids. With rapids like Z-Drop, Hell Hole, and Fishtail, this trip is a must!
Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20 CSU, Chico Student $75 | Faculty/Staff $85 | General $95 Learn the basics and build confidence on the Trinity River’s class 2 and 3 rapids. It is hard not to have the time of your life in an inflatable kayak!
Thursday, May 8 Learn to tune up your bicycle and feel confident doing it! Join AO to learn the ins and outs of bicycle repair.
Bigfoot Backpacking
Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking
Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20 CSU, Chico Student $102 | Faculty/Staff $112 | General $122 The redwoods of Northern California are well known to be an area frequented by the elusive bigfoot creature also known as Sasquatch. Join us as we take in the beautiful scenery on this three-day backpacking trip and hope to catch a glimpse of the large, hairy, humanlike creature.
Thursday, May 8 CSU, Chico Student $15 | Faculty/Staff $20 | General $25 Stand up paddleboarding on the Sacramento River is the perfect way to see river wildlife, cool off in the water, and unwind from a stressful week.
April 8, 10, 15, 17: Required Pool Sessions 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Saturday, April 12: Sacramento River (flatwater) Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20: Trinity River (whitewater ) CSU, Chico Student $160 | Faculty/Staff $170 | General $180 Join the AO kayak instructor crew for four pool sessions and three days of on-river instruction. This progression will thoroughly introduce you to the basics of this amazing sport that can become a lifetime obsession. This offering is recommended for people who have previously been on a rafting or inflatable kayaking trip or have similar experience.
Free Thursday Night Workshop - Backcountry Cookin’ Thursday, April 10 This is no time for instant noodles! Join AO as we teach you one of the secrets of the backcountry: how to create a stunning five-star meal for your next adventure.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (El Rey Theatre) Friday, April 11| Doors open at 6pm CSU, Chico Student $10 | OTHER $12 Whether you are an experienced mountaineer or an armchair adventurer, come celebrate and find inspiration in these mountain experiences, ideas, and visions. Tickets go on sale Feb. 3, 2014, at 9 a.m. in the AO office or online at http://chicobanff.brownpapertickets.com.
Table Mountain Wildflower Hike Saturday, April 19 CSU, Chico Student $12│Faculty/Staff $17│General $22 Spring is here! What better way to enjoy a spring day than a hike among the flowers, lava beds, and waterfalls. Let your midsemester worries and angst float away for a day as we explore this exquisite area and enjoy its many treasures.
American River Rafting Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27 CSU, Chico Student $109 | Faculty/Staff $119 | General $129 With 50 rapids in 21 miles, the South Fork of the American River is one of our most popular Class III rivers.
Sacramento River Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Wilderness First Responder Course Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 8 CSU, Chico Student $690 | General $740 Designed specifically for outdoor professionals, this course provides you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. This course is taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS. Class will run approximately 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily with one evening scenario and one day off in the middle of course.