Headwaters 2024!

Join us on three great days of discovery in Bend's backyard that only can be achieved on foot with a backpack! Hike along scenic trails and connect with fellow students while each night creating a new camp to call home. Enjoy cool, crisp nights underneath the stars while chatting with new friends and sharing laughs!

We welcome all experience levels for this trip. Please note that this trip is designed for people who have little to no experience backpacking. The nature of the trip and difficulty will reflect this intention. If you are highly experienced and/or looking for an advanced backpacking trip to push your limits, please understand this might not be the trip for you.

Cancelation & Policy Disclosures
We thank you for signing up for a trip and understand that you may have to change your plans after registering. Please cancel your reservation at least 48 hours in advance to allow others to attend the trip. Those not abiding by this policy will be subject to the Cascades Adventures Cancellation Policy posted on the website.

For further details about Cascades Adventures Cancelation Policy or for a complete list of our policies please go to https://osucascades.edu/cascades-adventures/faq/policies

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Ellsworth Faris at ellsworth.faris@osucascades.edu or call 541-322-3116

Start your journey at OSU-Cascades with us for three wonderful days filled with exploring Bend's backyard whitewater rafting and day hiking! Connect with fellow students while paddling on the water in the beautiful Deschutes River. After getting off the water, enjoy newfound friendships back at camp and sleep in the cool, crisp air while underneath the stars.

We welcome all experience levels for this trip. Please note that this trip is designed for people who have little to no experience with whitewater rafting. The nature of the trip and difficulty will reflect this intention. If you are highly experienced and/or looking for an advance whitewater raft trip to push your limits, please understand this might not be the trip for you.

For more information regarding logistics such as food, equipment, timelines, early-move in for residence hall students, etc. please refer to the Headwaters webpage at https://osucascades.edu/cascades-adventures/headwaters

Start your journey at OSU-Cascades with us on four great days of discovery in Bend's backyard that only can be achieved on foot with a backpack! Hike along scenic trails and connect with fellow students while each night creating a new camp to call home. Enjoy cool, crisp nights underneath the stars while chatting with new friends and sharing laughs!

We welcome all experience levels for this trip. Please note that this trip is designed for people who have little to no experience backpacking. The nature of the trip and difficulty will reflect this intention. If you are highly experienced and/or looking for an advanced backpacking trip to push your limits, please understand this might not be the trip for you.

For more information regarding logistics such as food, equipment, timelines, early-move in for residence hall students, etc. please refer to the Headwaters webpage at https://osucascades.edu/cascades-adventures/headwaters

Start your journey at OSU-Cascades with us on four great days of exploring new heights while top rope rock climbing! Experience the exquisite rock that is unique to Central Oregon while learning how to rock climb. Enjoy the unique feeling that only comes from climbing and helping support each other in your group while tackling the challenges of each route up the rock. Don't forget to enjoy the view once you are at the top! Return to camp after a full day to share stories and laughs with new friends before falling asleep underneath the stars each night.

We welcome all experience levels for this trip. Please note that this trip is designed for people who have little to no experience rock climbing. The nature of the trip and difficulty will reflect this intention. If you are highly experienced and/or looking for an advanced rock climbing trip to push your limits, please understand this might not be the trip for you.

For more information regarding logistics such as food, equipment, timelines, early-move in for residence hall students, etc. please refer to the Headwaters webpage at https://osucascades.edu/cascades-adventures/headwaters