{"id":20109,"date":"2017-03-15T13:40:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T20:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=20109"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T22:57:21","slug":"outdoor-adventure-leadership-ba-bs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/outdoor-adventure-leadership\/programs\/outdoor-adventure-leadership-ba-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Adventure Leadership, BA\/BS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4edhn1-f3e1f6c98150544796d34aa8a05cf307\">\n.avia-section.av-m4edhn1-f3e1f6c98150544796d34aa8a05cf307{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-BA-BS-Degree-Program-at-Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University.jpg);\nbackground-position:100% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='Â鶹´«Ã½ OAL Undergraduate Degree Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-m4edhn1-f3e1f6c98150544796d34aa8a05cf307 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-20109'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lucx8a5-3795bf06c3016bd4b1ee88932b041b7d\">\n.flex_column.av-lucx8a5-3795bf06c3016bd4b1ee88932b041b7d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-lucx8a5-3795bf06c3016bd4b1ee88932b041b7d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  dark-hero-dog first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:36px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l9mx3al-8bdbec29547425120b9066b92e3144d1 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Outdoor Adventure Leadership, BA\/BS<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22lbt9p-882f8326a8c2acd36b6fea9bc1cdf9a9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-22lbt9p-882f8326a8c2acd36b6fea9bc1cdf9a9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-22lbt9p-882f8326a8c2acd36b6fea9bc1cdf9a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Answer your calling. 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av-dxxz4ct-48cf7077c025ec4c9e86250a1714dfe0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership (OAL) inspires passion, drive, transformation; teaches technical abilities, judgment, interpersonal skills; and gives graduates the capacity to change the way people think, feel, and perform. In short, the OAL degree teaches students to lead any group, in any setting, to any end. At this very moment, OAL majors at Â鶹´«Ã½ are completing internships, practicum experiences, and gaining vital skills throughout the world and in our very own backyard of Â鶹´«Ã½ Oregon. All of these students share a common thread: they love to explore and embrace the expeditionary mindset, ready to tackle the difficulties and enjoy the rewards of any grand expedition.<\/p>\n<p>While the OAL degree and expeditionary mindset can take you to the far corners of the Earth, the foundation starts with accepting the unknown, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and embracing the spirit of adventure. The OAL curriculum dives into the very essences of these themes with a combination of theory and hands-on experience. OAL students complete the general requirement for a BS or BA degree, but also spend hundreds of hours whitewater rafting and kayaking, climbing rock faces, backcountry skiing, mountaineering and surviving off the land.<\/p>\n<p>The natural environment of Â鶹´«Ã½ Oregon provides the perfect classroom for students to explore their mental and physical abilities. On any given outing, students will endure long hours of travel, scorching heat, blowing snow, endless rain and everything else mother nature can muster. Combine these conditions with group dynamics and you have the perfect laboratory for exploring and pushing past your comfort zone. Over time these students will adapt to changing plans, fix problems that arise, ask for help, accept defeat and overcome loss. Above all they will be overwhelmed by the beauty of nature, the kindness of people, the strength of their body and their boundless spirit to explore.<\/p>\n<p>One of the hallmarks of adventure education includes deep reflection. OAL students accomplish this by incorporating their personal adventures and life experiences with the foundations of adventure leadership ideology. They study the work of Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound, Mih\u00e1ly Cs\u00edkszentmih\u00e1lyi\u2019s theory of flow, marvel at Ernest Shackleton\u2019s epic journey, contemplate the survival stories of mountaineer Joe Simpson and sailor Steven Callahan; and learn about pioneers like Arlene Blum who lead the first women\u2019s team up Denali and Annapurna I. The aspiring explorers learn to record their own exploits through adventure writing, photography, logbooks, developing a personal web site and presenting their work in public venues. Students receive internationally recognized certifications and training in various outdoor activities, like scuba diving and rock climbing. As scholars, they attend international conferences, learning the latest theories and practices of their field and complete an in-depth research paper.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Spring Immersion<\/span><br \/>\nOAL majors further test their skills and build confidence by completing the required intensive spring quarter, spending over 35 days in the field. Student plan and execute multiple expeditions, ranging from 4 to 10 days in the field. Spring in the Pacific Northwest presents the perfect environment, starting with the deep spring snowpack for winter exploration, then transitioning to water activities such as rafting and kayaking, and culminating in mountain bike, multi-day rafting and backpacking excursions. OAL students graduate with the confidence and experience to follow their passion and dreams, shaping the lives they were born to live.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Summer International Expeditions<\/span><br \/>\nEach student also has the opportunity to plan and participate on an extended international expedition every summer. Past trips have taken us to Nepal, Australia, New Zealand, East Africa, and during the Summer of 2021, there will be two separate destinations. One expedition will travel to Nepal to trek sections of the Himalayas and raft the Kali Gandaki river. The other expedition will backpack along the spine of the Andes through the heart of Ecuador. Students completing the summer international expedition receive 12 upper-division credits. The international program at Â鶹´«Ã½, led by professors with a combined 60 years of international guiding experience to over 100 countries, gives students the opportunity to expand beyond the US border. Dr. Chad Thatcher\u2019s dissertation, <a href=\"http:\/\/pqdtopen.proquest.com\/doc\/375414124.html?FMT=ABS&amp;pubnum=3403854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Learning Adventures: A phenomenological exploration of international backpacker style study abroad<\/a>, uncovered four main themes students experience on international expeditions. First, backpacker-style expeditions led to a sense of exploration, adventure, fun, and serendipity. Second, students increased their global perspective and awareness. Third, the participants experienced significant personal growth. And finally, the participants expressed feeling connected with the world and other cultures, leading to a kind of transformation in their thinking and attitude towards other cultures, themselves, the environment, and life in general. The OAL international experience gives graduates the confidence to expand their adventures to all parts of the planet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Specialized Training and Certifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avalanche I (American Institute for Avalanche Research &amp; Education[AIARE])<\/li>\n<li>Ski\/Snowboard Instructor (Professional Ski Instructors of America[PSIA]\/American Association for Snowboard Instructors[AASI])<\/li>\n<li>Open Water Diver (SCUBA Educators International[SEI]\/Conf\u00e9d\u00e9ration Mondiale des Activit\u00e9s Subaquatiques[CMAS])<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Open Water Diver (SEI\/CMAS)<\/li>\n<li>Dive Rescue and Accident Management (SEI\/CMAS)<\/li>\n<li>Divemaster (SEI\/CMAS)<\/li>\n<li>Open Water SCUBA Instructor (SEI\/CMAS)<\/li>\n<li>Whitewater Kayaker Level 1-4 (American Canoe Association[ACA])<\/li>\n<li>Challenge Course Facilitator (Association for Challenge Course Technology[ACCT])<\/li>\n<li>Zip Line Guide (ACCT)<\/li>\n<li>Wilderness First Responder (NOLS [WFR])<\/li>\n<li>Minimal Impact Adventuring (Â鶹´«Ã½ [MIA])<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mavoqhn6-d6e52f034adcf009bc425f2999a44573-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '><a href="https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=17&amp;poid=5145&amp;returnto=2034"  class='avia-button av-mavoqhn6-d6e52f034adcf009bc425f2999a44573 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SEE COURSE REQUIREMENTS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-73kbuml-a59b8dd765bd24f0688e4233737e63c7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-73kbuml-a59b8dd765bd24f0688e4233737e63c7{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-73kbuml-a59b8dd765bd24f0688e4233737e63c7 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starting their own adventure company, or leading expeditions around the world should feel right at home in the OAL program.<\/p>\n<h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>While completing an OAL degree, students develop their own style of leadership ready to transfer their skills to any endeavor.<\/p>\n<h4>Capstone<\/h4>\n<p>In completing the Capstone project, OAL students build a rich portfolio out of the work they have completed during their entire Â鶹´«Ã½ experience, demonstrating how they have fulfilled the OAL Program&#8217;s degree requirements, and also setting them up for a successful launch to their career after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-6tayix9-68c842322bfeda30332135d2ad707923 entry-content-wrapper alternate_color av-border-cells av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_masonry_gallery  grid-row-not-first  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.hr.av-5da7jl9-e6b818ab25e21abeaaa73518a1cb26ac{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:12px;\n}\n.hr.av-5da7jl9-e6b818ab25e21abeaaa73518a1cb26ac .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-5da7jl9-e6b818ab25e21abeaaa73518a1cb26ac hr-custom  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4wvu44t-24680cc716e016a19da85dd56d391a61\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-4wvu44t-24680cc716e016a19da85dd56d391a61 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4wvu44t-24680cc716e016a19da85dd56d391a61 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Contact: <\/span>Erik Sol &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+15415528037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.8037<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sole@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sole@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-48n4xm5-a5a561f45d87abbb3154deceab8fa081\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-48n4xm5-a5a561f45d87abbb3154deceab8fa081 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-48n4xm5-a5a561f45d87abbb3154deceab8fa081 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Associate Degree Paths<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Rogue Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roguecc.edu\/dept\/HPER\/oal.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outdoor Adventure Leadership<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Umpqua Community College:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umpqua.edu\/forestry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forestry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umpqua.edu\/fire-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fire Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3qtdsnh-a095fecb943959c5d13502d2098a5205\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3qtdsnh-a095fecb943959c5d13502d2098a5205 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3qtdsnh-a095fecb943959c5d13502d2098a5205 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Majors<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/environmental-science\/programs\/environmental-science-policy-bs\/\">Environmental Science<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/innovation-and-leadership\/programs\/degree-program\/\">Innovation and Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-19ut3h-54d9d2a334b8189fed20f37e9a69466a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-19ut3h-54d9d2a334b8189fed20f37e9a69466a .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-19ut3h-54d9d2a334b8189fed20f37e9a69466a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/outdoor-adventure-leadership\/programs\/outdoor-adventure-leadership-minor\/\">Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Minor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-331ngvh-4c9de17da69c71a0f162492cad5447c1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-331ngvh-4c9de17da69c71a0f162492cad5447c1 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-331ngvh-4c9de17da69c71a0f162492cad5447c1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/innovation-and-leadership\/programs\/team-leadership-and-collaboration\/\">Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2nf54j1-bcbbbb597af2aff41909c8db2152ea28\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2nf54j1-bcbbbb597af2aff41909c8db2152ea28 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2nf54j1-bcbbbb597af2aff41909c8db2152ea28 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Sample Graduate Degrees<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/outdoor-adventure-leadership\/programs\/master-outdoor-adventure-expedition-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master of Outdoor Adventure &amp; Expedition Leadership, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7zp30t-87cc463446a6de121b58ce8bcbfd1bd0\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-7zp30t-87cc463446a6de121b58ce8bcbfd1bd0 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7zp30t-87cc463446a6de121b58ce8bcbfd1bd0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man grow-mo-bro\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/span> &#8211; <a class=\"mossy-link\" href=\"\/academics\/prior-learning-credit\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<div id='av-masonry-1' class='av-masonry av-56coryl-87f053bbc6c411cb211b3fc1db1c9f6d noHover av-fixed-size av-no-gap av-hover-overlay- av-masonry-animation-active av-masonry-col-6 av-caption-always av-caption-style- av-masonry-gallery ' data-post_id=\"20109\"><div class=\"av-masonry-container isotope av-js-disabled\"><div class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item av-masonry-item-no-image '><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Alex-Bernholtz-Mountain-Biking-at-the-Whistler-Bike-Park.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Alex-Bernholtz-Mountain-Biking-at-the-Whistler-Bike-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Alex-Bernholtz-Mountain-Biking-at-the-Whistler-Bike-Park-80x80.jpg 80w, 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https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Alex-Bernholtz-Mountain-Biking-at-the-Whistler-Bike-Park-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Mountain Biking the Trails of Ashland\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-24762' data-av-masonry-item='24762' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-24762 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Mountain Biking the Trails of Ashland\" alt=\"Mountain Biking the Trails of Ashland\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Alex-Bernholtz-Mountain-Biking-at-the-Whistler-Bike-Park-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Mountain Biking the Trails of Ashland\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Checking out Mt. Shasta from Mt. Ashland\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-24012' data-av-masonry-item='24012' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-24012 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Checking out Mt. Shasta from Mt. Ashland\" alt=\"Checking out Mt. Shasta from Mt. Ashland\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_3601-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Checking out Mt. Shasta from Mt. Ashland\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Rafting on the California Salmon\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-24765' data-av-masonry-item='24765' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-24765 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Rafting on the California Salmon\" alt=\"Rafting on the California Salmon\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-River-Rafting-Excursion-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Rafting on the California Salmon\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Split-Boarding-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Backcountry Snowboarding on Mt. 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Ashland\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Partner Yoga on the California Salmon\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-24774' data-av-masonry-item='24774' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-24774 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Partner Yoga on the California Salmon\" alt=\"Partner Yoga on the California Salmon\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Program-Fun-Team-Building-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Partner Yoga on the California Salmon\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Adventure Writing Photography Class on the Rougue\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-23982' data-av-masonry-item='23982' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-23982 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Adventure Writing Photography Class on the Rougue\" alt=\"Adventure Writing Photography Class on the Rougue\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_8556-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Adventure Writing Photography Class on the Rougue\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Instructors Adam Elson &amp; Eric Sol After a Fun Day on the Salmon River\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-24771' data-av-masonry-item='24771' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-24771 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Instructors Adam Elson &amp; Eric Sol After a Fun Day on the Salmon River\" alt=\"Instructors Adam Elson &amp; Eric Sol After a Fun Day on the Salmon River\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Teachers-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Instructors Adam Elson &amp; Eric Sol After a Fun Day on the Salmon River\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Lunch Time on the Salmon\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-24775' data-av-masonry-item='24775' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-24775 attachment type-attachment status-inherit hentry  av-masonry-item-with-image' title=\"Lunch Time on the Salmon\" alt=\"Lunch Time on the Salmon\"    itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University-Outdoor-Recreation-Healthy-Meals-705x705.jpg);\"  title=\"Lunch Time on the Salmon\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_4018-450x450.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  aria-label=\"image Winter Camping on Mt. 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Ashland\" ><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/DSC_5925-120x120.jpg 120w, 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