Program Offerings - Non-Credit Activities
Must register for all programs in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office. Payment is required to hold your slot in a program.

Full refunds will be issued for any cancelled programs.

Winter Hike-CANCELLED: NO CLASSES
Friday, February 1 , 1:30-4pm
Get out and enjoy the winter season! Keep your finger's cross for snow so that we can break out the snowshoes. There are plenty of great local trails to keep us hiking, snow or not.
Sign up in the BOP office by Thursday, January 30
Jones Park- $3

Intro to XC Skiing
WAITING FOR SNOW!!!
Think snow! Try on a pair of cross-country skis and see if this is a winter activity for you. We’ll help you with the basics of the kick and glide on gentle terrain. Why not? Pack a water bottles and snacks. Dress in layers.
LOOK FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT ON B-LINE AS SOON AS WE HAVE A STORM!!
Local Park - $5

With our first xc ski trip cancelled due to lack of the white fluffy stuff on Sunday, Feb. 3, ten adventurers set out to hike the trails of Hawkins Pond near Windsor, NY. We were surprised to find more snow than ice in the woods which made our trek a bit easier. We enjoyed the solitude of the pond, fog settling in the hemlocks and the companionship of friends. It was awesome to get in a good hike before an incredible Super Bowl!!

Lunch in a Lean-To Hike
Saturday, February 9, 10am-4:30pm
Shake off the cabin fever with a day hike in the woods! We will head out to trek a section of the Finger Lakes Trail. Weather and trail conditions will dictate how far we go. If you're up for it, put on your winter boots, pack a lunch, water and snacks. Dress in layers and bring a day pack. This will be a challenging hike.
Sign up in the BOP office 38 East Gym by February 7
$5 includes transportation

The Finger Lakes Trail up in the Tuller Hill State Forest provided us with a beautiful winter landscape for a day in the woods. Eight of us turned our weekend into an adventure! Although there it was slippery on some slopes, this group rose to the occasion with good humor and lots of team work! There was even a few inches of the white fluffy stuff!! Yahoo!!

**Cross country Ski Day Trip**
Sunday, February 10, 10am-4:30pm
Join us for a fantastic day of gliding and striding through woodland trails. The helpful BOP staff make this an enjoyable way to give Nordic skiing a try! This ski day is for beginners as well as intermediate skiers. Equipment, transportation and trail fee included, just bring a lunch, water and snacks. Dress in layers.
Sign up in the BOP office by February 7
$10 with BOP skis, $3 with your own equipment
**It's looks like a hike** Global warming is getting the best of our winter so far, but lets make the most of it anyway! Get those boots back on, pack that lunch, the water bottle and snacks. We're heading north to the state forest trails of Chenango County.
Sign up in the BOP office by Thursday, February 7
$5 includes transportation

We explored some of the most awesome trails to be had in the Southern Tier! If that wasn't enough a small blizzard erupted later in the afternoon with white-out conditions as we were heading into the final leg of our trek. This posse of seven DEFINATELY enjoyed an adventure!! Thanks for a GREAT DAY everyone!!

Snowshoe Hike II
Friday, February 15, 1:30-4:30pm
Do a snow dance! So we can spend the afternoon exploring the trails of our local state park on snowshoes. Pack water and snacks. Dress in layers and wear sturdy winter boots. Get out and enjoy winter!
Sign up in the BOP office by February 13
$3 includes transportation

Chenango Valley State Park didn't disappoint us. The forest was beautifully dusted with a layer of fresh snow still clinging to the white pines. We hiked a solid 3 miles this afternoon before heading back to campus to start the weekend!

Cross Country Ski Day Trip - COME ON SNOW!!
Sunday, February 17, 9:30am-4:30pm
Global warming isn't being kind to us this winter! Keep an eye to the sky for sign of snow. Look for our announcement on B-Line on Thursday, Feb. 14 regarding plans for this trip. Then sign up for the opportunity to try Nordic skiing. The tracked trails will be fun and challenging. Pack a lunch, water and snacks. Dress in layers. All abilities are welcome!
Sign up in the BOP office by February 15
$10 with BOP skis; $3 with your own equipment

(Rain, rain go away!!) Thank you to everybody who has shown interest in skiing! We will get you out there.

Wilderness First Aid Certification
Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9, 9am-5pm
Location: BU East Gym classroom 08
Cost: $125 students; $150 others
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 29

So what are you gonna do when you can't call 911? Valid for two years, a 16-hour certification is offered for those successfully completing this hands-on clinic. Our instructors are wilderness EMTs with various backgrounds in adventure education, but with significant time on emergency rescue and medical teams in the White Mountains. Stonehearth Opening Learning Opportunities (SOLO) in Conway, NH provides instructors for this intensive course. They will use experiential scenarios to teach comprehensive patient evaluation and care, evacuation techniques and improvisation with common outdoor equipment. Now the standard in care for outdoor educators and field instructors who find themselves more than an hour from definitive medical care, this clinic is designed for the outdoor group leader, backcountry traveler, scout leader or camp counselor.
Attention Wilderness First Responder Re-certs: There is an additional $15 recertification fee due to SOLO upon completion of this course. Please let us know that you are a WRF re-cert with your registration.

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Required Forms:
    » General Information
    » Registration Form
    » Acknowledgement of Risk
    » Medical History
    » Gear List
    » SOLO Background

BU students can register in the BOP office (East Gym, Rm 38) by February 29
For more information contact Birdie High at (607) 777-6414 or by emailing her.

Bicycle Repair Workshop
Thursday, April 3, 7-8:30pm
Learn to adjust those squeaky brakes, change a tire, or deal with a derailleur. We'll give you the basics of overall troubleshooting, you bring your replacement parts along for installation assistance.
Sign up in the BOP office (East Gym, Rm 38) by Tuesday, April 1
$10 includes an emergency tool kit

Backpacking Workshop
Wednesdays, April 9 and 16, 6-8 pm.
Backpacking Trip: Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21
New to the world of backpacking? Turn this short break into an adventure! Two pre-trip sessions will cover packing, clothing selection, menu planning and equipment in preparation for a long weekend trip to test your new skills!! Fee includes transportation, food and gear! Space is limited to 6.
Sign up in the BOP office by Friday, April 4
$45

Paddle the Otselic River
Saturday, April 19, 9am-5pm
Bored on break?! Come join us for a brisk spring trip on the Otselic River. We will take the sea kayaks down this moving flat water river just an hour north of BU. Ability to swim is a must. Pack a lunch, towel, extra set of warm clothes and dry shoes.
Sign up in the BOP office by Tuesday, April 15.
$25

Ice Caves Day Hike
Monday, April 21, 8:30am-5pm
Come join us for a beautiful hike to the ice caves in the Catskills Mountains. Pack a lunch, plenty of water and a snack. Come along for what promises to be an adventure! This is a moderately strenuous hike with waterfalls and great views, but you have to work for it!!
Sign up in the BOP office by Thursday, April 17
$5 includes transportation.

Tree Climbing - NOTE the TIME CHANGE*
Friday, May 9, 3-6pm
Ascend 50 feet above ground and into the canopy of an oak tree! We'll introduce you to the use of ropes and harnesses as you "climb" a tree. Space is limited! Sign up early. Spectators are welcome.

Sign-up in the BOP office (East Gym, Rm 38) by Tuesday, May 6
$10 includes instruction and equipment.