SURF
HIKE
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ADVENTURE CONNECTIONS
Adventures
Located alongside one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, CSUMB offers easy access to spectacular mountains, deserts, and nearby parks for exploration and adventure. Ideal for sailing, kayaking, surfing, and dive programs, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary also offers endless opportunities for observation of marine life including whales, seals, and our mascot, the sea otter. The campus occupies only about five percent of the Fort Ord land once owned by the U.S. Army with most remaining undeveloped, which allows for backcountry biking and hiking on nearby BLM land. On our Free Friday hikes, we explore Big Sur and Los Padres National Forest or the many regional parks inland, down the coast, or around Santa Cruz. Weekend adventures are scheduled to take you on different types of experiences, from land to sea. This is a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers, and we invite you to join us as we explore all that CSUMB and the surrounding area has to offer.
CALENDAR
Check our calendar for weekly updates on our outdoor adventures. These include our Free Friday Hike series, designed to acquaint you with new areas and friends, our Wednesday bike rides, and week-end outings for a day or the entire weekend. Calendar is subject to change and is dependent on weather conditions.
Signup Information
Signups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Because trips may fill quickly, we encourage you to register early. If a trip is filled, you may put your name on a waiting list. Trips often have at least one cancellation, so put your name on the waiting list and keep checking back.
Cycling
Green and fun! The Student Bike Center has a fleet of new bicycles from introductory off-road bikes to cruisers, to get you around campus and off on adventures. Our campus is ideally located near a vast expanse of BLM trails, a long scenic coastline path and nearby towns, all accessible by bike. Rent for the day, semester, or anything in between, but get out there and ride! The Student Bike Center also has a repair shop with a bike technician on scheduled visits, at discounted rates to members of the cycle coop or hourly rates to non-members. Additionally, we will be offering classes in Smart Cycling Basics, Smart Cycling in Traffic, On The Road Bike Training, and basic bicycle maintenance. Stop by the Student Bike Center to learn more about our bike rentals, repairs, classes and scheduled events.
Boating
Always wanted to learn how to sail, improve your skills or compete? Here’s your chance on the beautiful Monterey Bay Sanctuary. The CSUMB Boating Program offers a wide variety of boating opportunities on vessels ranging from dinghies to keelboats. Take a class, join the sailing team, or contact us for an individual lesson or weekend adventure.
How to reach us
Call, email, or visit our website for more information. CSUMB Adventure Connection: 831-582-4644 Boating: 831-582-4271 Cycle Center: 831-582-4617 adventure@csumb.edu | montereyboating.org
Where to find us
Outdoor Recreation Center – Building 93. It’s just off Inter-Garrison near the Otter Sports Center and behind the Child Care Center. Look for the mural of the Monterey Bay. Mon –Thurs. Noon-3:00 Friday Noon-5:30 The Otter Cycle Center – In Student Center, Building 12. Mon-Friday 12-5pm.
SAIL DIVE
PADDLE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
Climbing
SCUBA
Cycling
Short set: Fins, gloves, full wetsuit, weight
Shoes, harness, chalk bag Climbing shoes Harness Chalk bag Climbing helmet no charge
DAY Wkend
belt with 16lb. weight, regulator with octopus and SPG, BC, and 1 tank.
Long set: m ask, snorkel, fins, booties, gloves,
Snorkel
40.00 60.00
full wetsuit, weight belt with 16lb. weight, regulator with octopus and 45.00 67.50 SPG, BC, and 2 tank. Package: wetsuit, hood, booties, mask, gloves, snorkel, and fins
15.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.50 4.50 3.50 9.00 4.00 1.50 7.00 7.00 6.50
25.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 7.00 7.00 4.00 14.00 6.00 2.25 10.50 10.50 9.75
Mask Snorkel with keeper Fins Gloves Booties Wetsuit Top Wetsuit Bottom Wetsuit Hood Wetsuit (top, bottom & hood) Weight belt with 16lbs. weight Additional weight/ 2lbs. Buoyancy compensator (BC) Regulator with octopus and SPC Tank Fee for tank returned under 300 PSI Fee for personal tank fills Fee for tank hydro Fee for tank VIP
25.00 25.00 3.50 3.50 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00
Kayaking
DAY Wkend
All kayaks and canoes are issued with life vests and oars or paddles Single Double Spray Tops Spray Pants
Surfing Surfboard with leash Surf leash only Boogie board Surf suits Booties Paddleboard
15.00 25.00 25.00 35.00 4.50 7.00 4.50 7.00 DAY Wkend 8.00 15.00 1.00 1.50 6.00 10.00 5.00 7.50 2.50 4.00 15.00 20.00
DAY Wkend 8.00 14.00 5.00 7.50 4.00 6.00 1.00 1.50
Mountain bike Day Wk-end Week Month Semester 10.00 15.00 30.00 50.00 110.00 Street bike Day Wk-end Week Month Semester 8.00 12.00 20.00 40.00 90.00 (Includes helmet & lock) Deposit: $250 Bikes rented through the OCC will receive free maintenance for normal wear and tear. Scheduled maintenance is required as part of the rental agreement. Students are responsible for safety of the bike.
Camping and Backpacking Sleeping bag Ground pad Backpack Cot Lantern 1-burner stove 2-burner stove Small cooler Large cooler Mid tent 2-person tent 3-person tent 4-person tent 5-person tent 6-person tent 8-person tent Camp chair Rainsuit Roasting sticks First aid kit Camp Pillow
DAY Wkend 5.00 7.50 1.50 2.25 9.00 14.00 3.25 4.50 3.00 4.50 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.50 2.00 3.50 5.00 7.50 5.00 7.50 7.00 10.50 9.00 13.50 11.00 16.50 13.00 19.50 15.00 22.50 17.00 25.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 4.00 .50 1.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 1.50
Discounts
All students enrolled in a Kinesiology course receive a ten-percent discount on equipment rentals for class use. Semester use paid in full at the beginning of the semester receives a 20% discount. Up to 15% discount off bike rentals for cycle class attendance (see calendar).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2009
3 ~ Smart Cycling Basics (Part I) 4 ~ Skyline Trail Hike - Santa Cruz Mountains 9 ~ Smart Cycling in Traffic (Part II) 11 ~ Pt Lobos Day Hike 12 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 13 ~ On the Road Bike Training (Part III) 18 ~ Garland Park Hike 19 ~ Big Sur Gorge Hike 23 ~ Sanctuary Rock Gym Indoor Climbing 25 ~ Point Lobos State Reserve Hike - South Shore 27 ~ Pinnacles Day Hike
OCTOBER 2009
2 ~ Soberanes Canyon Day Hike 3 ~ Surf Class 9 ~ Mystery Spot and Santa Cruz Hike 10 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 17-18 ~ Sykes Hot Springs, Big Sur Backpacking 23 ~ Soberanes Mountain Day Hike 24 ~ Surf Class 25 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking
NOVEMBER 2009
6 ~ Garland Park Hike 7 ~ Surf Class 8 ~ Pfeiffer Falls 13 ~ Favorite Loop Hike – Santa Cruz Mountains 15 ~ Pinnacles Day Hike 21 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 28 ~ Surf Class
DECEMBER 2009
4 ~ Trail to Observation Deck – Santa Cruz Mountains 5-6 ~ Whale Watching 7 ~ CPR 9 ~ Sanctuary Rock Gym Indoor Climbing 11 ~ Big Sur Gorge Hike 12 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 14~ First Aid
JANUARY 2010
2 ~ Sanctuary Rock Gym Indoor Climbing 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 ~ Whale Watching 16 ~ Fort Ord Mountain Biking 17 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 22 ~ Point Lobos State Reserve Hike South Shore 23 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 29 ~ Soberanes Canyon Day Hike 30 ~ Surf Class 31 ~ Ord Bike Ride
FEBUARY 2010 3 3 4 5 6
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Coast Bike Ride Sanctuary Rock Gym Indoor Climbing Smart Cycling Basics (Part I) Point Lobos State Reserve Day Hike Mountain Bike Santa Cruz Mountains Beginning to Intermediate 7 ~ Ord Hike 10 ~ Coast Bike Ride 10 ~ Smart Cycling in Traffic (Part II) 14 ~ On the Road Bike Training (Part III) 17 ~ Coast Bike Ride 20 ~ Surf Class 24 ~ Coast Bike Ride 26-27 ~ Cross-Country Skiing at Bear Valley 31 ~ Coast Bike Ride
MARCH 2010
3 ~ Sanctuary Rock Gym Indoor Climbing 3 ~ Coast Bike Ride 5 ~ Soberanes Canyon and Mountain Hike 6-7 ~ Sykes Hot Springs, Big Sur Backpacking 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 ~ Whale Watching 10 ~ Coast Bike Ride 12 ~ Garland Park Hike 13-14 Cross-Country Skiing at Bear Valley 19 ~ Pfeiffer Falls 21 ~ Pinnacles Day Hike 24 ~ Coast Bike Ride 26 ~ Andrew Molera Ridge Loop 27 ~ Trail to Observation Deck – Santa Cruz Mountains
APRIL 2010
2-4 Bouldering and Camping in Bishop 3 ~ Surf Class 4 ~ Pinnacles Wildflower and Cave Hike 7 ~ Coast Bike Ride 9 ~ Garland Park Hike 10 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 14 ~ Coast Bike Ride 16 ~ Skyline Trail Hike - Santa Cruz Mountains 21 ~ BLM Bike Ride 23-24 ~ Yosemite 25 ~ Explore Big Sur
MAY 2010
1 ~ Surf Class 3 ~ CPR 6 ~ Coast Bike Ride 7 ~ Arroyo Seco Day Trip 10 ~ First Aid 12 ~ Coast Bike Ride 14 ~ Mystery Hike 15 ~ Sanctuary Kayaking 16 ~ Ord Bike Ride SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT CSUMB.EDU/ADVENTURE FOR UPDATES ANDDETAILS.