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Outdoor Program

Outdoor Program

Adventure belongs here

41 miles of trail start at the edge of campus.

The Outdoor Program runs more than 120 trips a year, from sunrise hikes to five-day backcountry expeditions. No experience needed: our student leaders teach you everything, and our gear room lends what you don't own.

See upcoming trips Learn about the Field Station
A mountain valley framed by tall pines in the Ridgeline Mountains
Meet the director

Led by students, guided by experience

Carlos has guided in the Cascades and Ridgeline Mountains for 18 years and holds Wilderness First Responder and swiftwater rescue instructor certifications. He oversees a team of 60 student trip leaders based at the Outdoor Leadership House.

Stop by the house any weekday from noon to 6 PM, call (541) 555-0170, or email cibarra@tumbleberry.site.

Live in the Outdoor Leadership House
Portrait of a man with short hair standing outdoors
Carlos Ibarra, Director of the Outdoor Program
Signature trips

Trips Bears talk about for years

Sign up in BerryLink. Spots open two weeks before each trip.

Trip fees cover transportation, group gear, permits and food. Need-based fee waivers are available for every trip.

Sunrise lighting the hills and highlands from a mountain overlook
Every September · Free

Summit Sunrise

Start at 3:30 AM and climb Bear Ridge by headlamp to watch the sun rise over the Tumble River valley. Hundreds of Bears make the hike each fall.
Summit Sunrise details
Fog drifting through a dense evergreen forest
Fall and spring · $35

Evergreen Overnight

A beginner backpacking trip to the Evergreen Field Station, with campfire cooking, a night hike and a star talk from astronomy faculty.
About the Evergreen Field Station
A snowy mountain peak rising above a layer of clouds
January · $180

Ridgeline Winter Week

Five days of snowshoeing, avalanche awareness and backcountry ski touring based out of a rented lodge near Ridgeline Pass.
Upcoming outdoor events
Trip leaders

The people who get you outside

Stop by the Outdoor Leadership House at the Evergreen Grove trailhead any weekday from noon to 6 PM.

Your backyard, measured

Trail markers from the Outdoor Program

  • 41Miles of trail
    Maintained by students and staff across our forested campus.
  • 2,300Acres of forest
    Woodland, meadow and riverbank to explore without leaving campus.
  • 120+Trips each year
    Hiking, paddling, climbing, biking and snow sports.
  • 60Student trip leaders
    Each one certified in wilderness first aid before leading a trip.

Gear room rentals

  • Tents and sleeping bags: $5 per nightTwo- and four-person tents, plus bags rated to 20 degrees.
  • Backpacking kits: $12 per weekendPack, stove, fuel, cook set and water filter in one bundle.
  • Kayaks and paddleboards: $15 per dayIncludes paddle and life jacket. Required: a free 45-minute river safety orientation.
  • Mountain bikes: $10 per dayHelmets included. The Tumble River singletrack starts behind the recreation center.
  • Snowshoes and skis: $12 per dayBackcountry ski setups and avalanche beacons available with completed training.
  • Gear room hoursMonday–Friday noon–6 PM, Saturday 9 AM–noon, at the Outdoor Leadership House. Pay with your BerryCard.

Outdoor Program FAQ

Everything you want to know before your first trip

Questions not covered here? Email outdoors@tumbleberry.site and a student leader will get back to you.