APU Outdoor Programs

09/19/2024

apuoutdoorstudies Intro to Wilderness class tackled Eagle River rapids. Some made it to the swim team, some didn’t.

Happy adventuring

08/22/2024

⚠️ A T T E N T I O N⚠️‼️

🎉Exciting Staff Updates🎉

As most of us might not be aware, there are some changes in our amazing APU team! New but old faces!

🌟[Duc Ngo] has joined us as our new Outdoor Programs Coordinator holdmycoffee1023. We are thrilled to have him back!
🌟[Patrick Higgins] is stepping into his new role as Assistant Professor for our apuoutdoorstudies program. pjhiggins84.

Let’s wish them all the best in their future endeavors frolicking@ alaskapacific Alaska Pacific University!

👉🏽 Fact: they are both apu_msoeeprogram alumni.

Stay tuned for more updates and changes to class and clinics this academic year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

07/30/2024

It’s been a busy summer on the water with ! Sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, paddle boarding, Packrafting, and all sorts of other fun activities in gear. .kayaks

04/26/2024

One of the most challenging finals for the spring semester at The silks class required everyone to bring their A Game!

03/14/2024

Spring break at Hilltop Ski Area! In less than an hour Ella was up the lift.

03/01/2024

Employee of the month! Come check out Martin’s skills on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

02/25/2024

Fun fact, all of the backcountry ski clinics have blower pow!

02/10/2024

Gear Swap is set for April 6th! Help support and by selling your well loved, or purchasing someone else’s well loved equipment! We are currently going through our rafts, SUP’s, kayaks, canoes, skis, tents, surfboards, and various other outdoor equipment and getting ready to sell great gear at a great price 💸

02/02/2024

Nothing but smiles and sunshine during the surfing and oceanography course! Active learning at its best

01/11/2024

The start of my favorite class at Surfing and Oceanography! Next week we leave for Hawaii for two weeks of shredding.

12/13/2023

Outdoor Programs is open today if you need equipment rentals or want to use the weight room or rock wall! We also groomed last night and we are getting ready to make a few more passes on the trails.

11/18/2023

This is what I get for letting students hold my phone! Keep an eye out for upcoming backcountry ski clinics with the Alpine Club president and campus ski bum.

11/18/2023

The trails at were just groomed and we have widened trails and extended the trail towards the marsh and Goose Lake. Keep an eye out for post holes and sticks from the last storm, and thanks for setting the base! We also have just opened registration for WFR and WFR recertification. https://www.alaskapacific.edu/campus-life/outdoor-programs/wilderness-first-responder/

11/04/2023

Students vs Staff and Faculty dodgeball tournament. We might have to make this a regular event. All those years of baseball and football finally paid off mom!

11/01/2023

The Moseley pool is closed for maintenance, so open boating is closed this Thursday and next Thursday night. We will resume November 16th. Stay warm out there!

10/29/2023

Peak a Week ft. Williwaw

10/21/2023

Week 3 of Peak-a-Week on Little O’Malley! Join us next Saturday for our with and the Hiking Club.

10/17/2023

is bringing back the haunted house this year on October 27th from 5-8pm! We will be working with the on the Trick or Treat and Fall Feed fundraiser. There will be free hot chocolate, trick or treating, food trucks, and a chance to win tickets among other great prizes.

10/14/2023

Mt. Baldy for the second peak a week with and the hiking club. If you would like to join us for our we will be headed to Little O’Malley next Saturday!

10/14/2023

Thank you to the amazing staff for hosting adaptive climbing tonight! The Alpine Club had a fun time climbing and checking out the adaptive climbing systems.

10/09/2023

Nice work to all the students who just did the Swift Water Rescue course. Even though the temperatures were cold the students spirits were high!

10/07/2023

I’m two for two with snow on Flattop! Every time I take students there it snows. Another great start to the October peak a week series. Next week is headed to Baldy with the hiking club.

10/06/2023

APU will be hosting their first traditional games competition on November 11! If you’re interested in competing, traditional games club practices will be in the Moseley gym Tuesdays 5-6 and in the weight room Thursdays 5-6. Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!

10/04/2023

It was an whirlwind! went to Vermont and West Virginia to update Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Trainer, and Whitewater Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certifications with and updated swift water rescue instructor certifications at the swift water rescue conference. Keep an eye out for upcoming classes and clinics through and learn some of the new knowledge gained! .kayaks

09/15/2023

Welcome back Intro to OS students! There was some snow in the passes and rainy days, but that’s what builds character in outdoor education.

09/07/2023

Join us!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Alaska folk band She’s with Me is performing at this year’s Homecoming & Alumni Weekend!

Featuring band members APU Professor Amanda King, Melissa Mitchell of the Hope Social Club, Angela Oudean of Todd Grebe and Cold Country, and long-time musician Katy Rexford, She’s with Me is described by the band’s website as “...Music that tells a story, lifts you up, and makes you feel something transcendent.”

RSVP today and view the activities schedule ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q020TnGZ0.

09/07/2023

Amazing weather for the Yukon this year! LOL lots of learning and good times.

08/22/2023

Goose Lake training day for the Yukon river! Luckily another sunny day.

08/20/2023

Thanks for bringing the NYO games to the field night! provided food and fun with great weather by University lake.

08/16/2023

Another fun Swift Water Rescue course in the books!