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• Monthly Board Meeting

  • Start
    01/10/2017
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  • End
    11/13/2017
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    1525 Bethel Road, Columbus OH 43220
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  Monthly Board Meeting

  All are always welcome!

  Please submit agenda items one week in advance to Pres@outdoor-pursuits.org, office@outdoor-pursuits.org.

  Specific agenda items will be posted here on the web.  NOTE: You must be an active member and signed in to view agenda and minutes

  
  

  Office is located in the Ohio Restaurant Association Building. 

  
  

  Please use the west door and go downstairs.

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• 2017 Boat Rentals

  • Start
    01/30/2017
  • End
    12/29/2017
  • Location
    Varies

  Register

  If you need to reserve equipment, you are in the right place. Click Register and you'll be prompted for type of boat, number of boats, and date you need them. 

  Please register any guests that will be using the equipment as well, as this is an insurance requirement through COP. Thanks!

  NOTE: Rental requests should be made at least a week ahead of time to allow coordinating pick-up.

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• Dublin Tuesday Night Ride

  • Start
    03/21/2017
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  • End
    09/26/2017
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  • Schedule
    28 sessions
  • Location
    Dublin Avery Park

  Dublin Tuesday Night Ride

   Class A, B, C Dublin Glacier Ridge Park. Based on routes by Steve Barbour, ride 20-45 miles from Northwest Columbus to Plain City, Delaware, Shawnee Hills and points in between. Maps available online via RidewithGPS and posted on blog, routes change weekly. 

  Check http://Bikerdudesworld.blogspot.com for updates and ride cancellations if weather is in question. Follow 33/161 west to the 161/Plain City/Post Road exit. Turn right at the light and then immediately left on Hyland Croy Road.

  The Honda Wetland Education Area is 1 mile north on the left (7825 Hyland Croy Road). Do not use this entrance. The park’s main entrance is 2 miles further north, at the roundabout, opposite Glacier Ridge Elementary School. The address is 9801 Hyland Croy Road, Plain City, OH 43064. We meet in the parking lot adjacent to the restrooms. Rotating Ride leaders and set routes this year! Roy Burnham 614/735-6420 roybikerdude AT gmail.com

  
  

  
  

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• Licking County Pataskala Tuesday Rides

  • Start
    04/04/2017
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  • End
    10/31/2017
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    Meet in Pataskala, west end of parking lot by RR tracks, Rt. 310 (Main St)

  Licking County - Pataskala, Tuesday AM

  9AM, C Pace (13- 16 MPH Avg.) over 30+ miles. No one dropped, we stick together.  

  Group may spontaneously break into a C+ Paced Unit and a D+ Paced Unit during ride.  D+ Paced Unit (10 - 13 MPH Avg.) over target of 35-40 miles. D+ Pace Riders are EXPECTED to stop periodically to regroup. C/C+ Paced Unit (13 - 16 MPH Avg.) over a target of 40-45 miles.  C/C+ Pace Riders MAY stop periodically to regroup.  Cycle scenic rural roads, eat, socialize. 

  Meet in Pataskala @ W end of the parking lot @ RR tracks (Rt. 310), 4 miles north of I-70 and 1/2 mile south of Rt. 16.  

  Steve Gassman: sgassman AT columbus.rr.com: 614/309-7421

  Dick Seebode: 740/201-3312 or 614/235-7669 

  Bill Chronister: wtchron AT gmail.com or 614/563-3268 

  Ben Slay: benslayAThotmail.com: 614/371-4424

  
  

  
  

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• New Albany Tuesday Night Ride

  • Start
    04/04/2017
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  • End
    09/26/2017
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  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    150 W. Main St., New Albany

  The Cycling Club Tuesday Evening Ride
  

  Tuesday Night is a B Ride and will be led by ride leaders starting at the Heit Center parking lot n New Albany, meandering thru Licking County and arriving back in New Albany before dark.  The ride will follow a rolling course with a few punchy hill sections for a total of just over 38 miles (Basic Tuesday Route) or just over 43 miles (Alternate Tuesday Route). As of now, the Tuesday Ride is planned to be a 1-category group ride (B). If participation grows, we may try to add additional groups (possibly C and D) later in the season.

  All rides will have at least 2 short gather-ups at key intersections. (re-group points will vary depending on route length and attendees)

  Basic Tuesday Route: 38 miles

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19828158

  Alternate Tuesday Route: 43.5 Miles

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19828105

  Rides start April 4th 2017 till the end of September

  Tuesday Evening:  6:00PM
  Ride Start Location: Phillip Heit Center Parking Lot
  150 W. Main St
  New Albany, Oh 43054

  
  

  
  

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• Wednesday Morning Worthington Ride

  • Start
    04/05/2017
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  • End
    10/25/2017
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    Worthington Hills Park on SR315

  Wednesday Morning Ride Worthington. April thru October 9AM Promptly! Class C, D.  Meet at Olentangy Park  Wilson Bridge Rd. Park is west off 23 (High St.) & Worthington Shopping Center. Parking lot  at the tennis courts.  Restaurant destination will be determined day of ride. Bring Money for lunch. Approximately 25 mile ride. New and beginning riders welcome, but be sure you can ride 25 miles. Gail Falkinburg, 614/861-4478  
  

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• Thursday Evening New Albany Rid

  • Start
    04/06/2017
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  • End
    10/12/2017
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  • Schedule
    28 sessions
  • Location
    150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH

  Thursday Evening New Albany Ride

  
  6 P.M. Class Rivet A,B and C
  The Cycling Club will continue the Thursday night ride out of New Albany. The ride leaves out of the city limits of New Albany into the rolling terrain of the surrounding country communities. Our focus is on the safety of the ride, although we are focused on the safety of the ride, we enjoy pushing ourselves to improve upon our fitness. We have 4 ride groups; Rivet this is a drop racer fitness ride, A group(20+mph), B group(18-20 mph), C group(14-17 mph) these are averages speeds for the ride not riding speeds, The ride groups will leave the parking lot in order of fastest to slowest pace.

  Ride Start Location:Heit Center,150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 http://tinyurl.com/ozqsn6p

  Rick Miller ricksbicycleservice@gmail.com 

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• Delaware County Friday Morning Ride

  • Start
    04/07/2017
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  • End
    10/27/2017
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    mountain bike parking lot on Africa Road

  Delaware County Friday Morning Ride

  Fridays, 9AM, Bike Delaware County. TWO Groups.  Rides are DOWR (see the COP Rider Guidelines). Meet at 8:45 AM. Northern Mountain Bike Parking Lot on Africa Road (20 min from Clintonville up I-71 and West on RT 36/37). 100 FEET NORTH OF CHESHIRE ROAD. Co-leaders needed, VOLUNTEER!!

  FIRST Group is a D Pace (10 - 13 MPH Avg.) over target of 30-35 miles. Group 1 Riders are EXPECTED to stop periodically to regroup.

  SECOND Group is a C/C+ Pace (13 - 16 MPH Avg.) over a target of 30-35 miles.  Group 2 riders MAY stop periodically to regroup. Social Rides. Brunch always. No one dropped. 

  Dick Seebode, 740/201.3312 or 614/235.7669

  Ben Slay, benslay@hotmail.com

  
  

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• Hilliard Tuesday Night Ride

  • Start
    04/11/2017
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  • End
    09/12/2017
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  • Schedule
    22 sessions
  • Location
    Heritage Park Metro Park on Hayden Run Rd adjacent to Heritage Trail.

  Hilliard Tuesday Night Ride
  

  Tuesday 6:15 pm _ Class B, C

  Weekly rides start April 11^th last ride September 12^th (No ride July 4^th) 16 to 27 miles depending on ability and preference. Meet in the parking lot of the Heritage Park Metro Park on Hayden Run Rd adjacent to Heritage Trail.. Liability-release sign-in ends at 6:10. 

  Directions: 270 to Tuttle Crossing Blvd exit. Go west until it dead ends at Wilcox Rd. Turn left onto Wilcox Road until it dead ends. Turn right onto Hayden Run Road, pass Avery Road, and turn left at the next stop sign; and follow on Hayden Run to Heritage Park Metro Park (parking lot is on right hand side of road). http://tinyurl.com/lz2g9aa .

  Joanna Pallos 614/832-2453

  Mark Shuter 614/625-3244

  Susan Shuter 614/441-2067

  Karl Litterer 614/266-5495

  Paul Schopis 614/668-0524

  Mark Curtner 614/668-6606 (No Text)

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• Canal Winchester Sunday Ride

  • Start
    05/07/2017
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  • End
    09/24/2017
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Cyclist Connection

  Canal Winchester

  Sundays, 8 AM, Class A,B

  New start time of 8 AM beginning May 7.  No ride on May 21 (TOSRV).  Ride distances of 40-60 miles thru beautiful Fairfield County.  Routes will get hillier as we progress into the season.  Meet at Cyclist Connection Bike Shop, 200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester   http://tinyurl.com/k4uuff4  

  Rotating Leaders:  Bob Allen, Ric Noland, Brad Balir

  Tim Faigley   tcfaigley@att.net

  
  

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• Hilliard Der Breakfast Ride

  • Start
    05/27/2017
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  • End
    09/30/2017
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  • Schedule
    17 sessions
  • Location
    Hayden Run Road Trailhead

  Hilliard Der Breakfast - Saturdays 
  8:00 AM  (arrive by 7:45) Class B, C  
  Meet in parking lot at Hayden Run Road Trailhead (adjacent to Heritage Trail). Ride to Der Dutchman for breakfast. After breakfast, ride from 30-40 miles. Directions: I-270 to US33/161 exit. West on 33/161 and exit at Avery Rd.  Left on Avery for 1.6 miles, Right on Rings, Left on Cosgray.  Right on Hayden Run (Giant Eagle at corner).  Trailhead is 0.8 mile on right.  
  Henk Colijn 614/306-1162
  Brian Richards 614/738-9195
  Susan Shuter 614/441-2067
  Bernie Clear 614/403-7188

  
  
  

  
  

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• Alum Creek Boating Events (ACBE) 2017

  • Start
    06/06/2017
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  • End
    08/29/2017
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Alum Creek State Park Beach
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  ACBE 2017 - Alum Creek Boating (Extravaganza)

  Practice your roll or get help to perfect it.  Or practice strokes, bracing, or anything else you would like in your kayak or canoe.  It's free!  Enjoy the company of others and get a few pointers on your roll from the comfort of a beach environment. 

  If you need to borrow a boat - http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/event-2571450

  These occur on Tuesdays throughout the months of June, July, and August.  They start around 6:30 pm and end before dark.  Each session is contingent upon having a volunteer leader.  If no one steps up to volunteer for a particular session, cancellation will be communicated on the COP Boating Facebook page.

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/295898643839210/

  These are very informal sessions.  If you would like someone to teach you how to roll or work with you one-on-one, please reach out before the session on the COP Boating Facebook page.  Then someone may be able to arrange to be there to help you.

  We practice at the north end of the beach (north of the buoys).  The south end of the beach is reserved for swimming. 

  http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/alumcreek#activities
  

  Sometimes the beach gets closed in high summer due to poor water quality.  Check this site before or pay attention to our Facebook for updates.

  http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/BeachGuardPublic/Default.aspx

  The after party is up to you!

  Questions or complaints... boating@outdoor-pursuits.org

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• 8th Annual Steve Barbour Memorial Tour

  • When
    08/26/2017
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Grizzell Middle School, 8705 Avery Rd, Dublin, Ohio 43017

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  8th Annual Steve Barbour Memorial Tour

  Saturday, August 26th, 2016 7:30 - 9:00 AM

  NEW STARTING LOCATION - Moved to have more parking available

  Grizzell Middle School, 8705 Avery Rd, Dublin, Ohio 43017    MAP

  Online Registration closed at 6 PM Friday (8/25)
  

  ve Barbour was a beloved Ride Leader, son, brother and COP member that was struck by a car on his way to lead a ride and died too young. This ride “Celebrates a Year of Safe Cycling” with moment of silence for cyclists that no longer ride with us.  
  

  All routes are flat while riding through Ohio's corn and soy bean farm land. After lunch enjoy the roads along the Scioto River. 

  
  

  Marked Routes are 98.7 miles, 85.6 miles and 64.5 miles. Subway sandwich lunch at half way point on all routes at Richwood Fairgrounds in Richwood.

  
  

  Link to ridewithGPS.com routes will be sent in a email to all online registered riders Friday (8/19) morning. 

  Register online before Midnight Thursday (8/24) and receive an email Friday(8/25) with GPS routes.

  Registration is available at start (CASH ONLY)

  $5 Members, $10 Non-Members

  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits office (614) 442-7901

  justin.curtis@outdoor-pursuits.org
  

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• Bremen Roving Ride

  • When
    09/02/2017
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    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Hoback Park, S. 30th Street, Dorsey Mill Road, Heath OH.

  September 2nd; 8:00 a.m. start time; at Hoback Park, S. 30th Street, Dorsey Mill Road, Heath OH. 

  Scenic ride starting in Licking County; options of 51, 72, or 85; longer routes go into Bremen, shorter option goes as far as Somerset.  All routes are hilly with food/drink available.  Restrooms are available at start. Please print a cue sheet if needed, maps will be available.   POC:  Cindy Berard, berard1ATroadrunner.com

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15895870  51 miles

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15895297  72 miles

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15894621  85 miles

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• 25th Knox County Bicycle Challenge Full Service Bike Tour

  • When
    09/16/2017
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    7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane, Gambier, OH
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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     25th Knox County Bicycle Challenge

  Saturday Sept. 16th Full Service Tour
  7:30-9:30 a.m.

  Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane across from new Kenyon College athletic facility.  map
  
  Ride the beautiful hills of Knox County, slow down for buggies.
  
  Century route and longer loops are challenging CFC tune-ups.  Lower-cost short route have less hills and uses Kokosing Gap Trail back to Gambier.
  
  30, 60, 75, and 100 mile options will be marked.  Snack stops and sag support provided
       
  Register on-line or download a paper registration form. 
  
  Gary Schmidt 614.657.9669 gtschmidt@wideopenwest.com

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• 1st Annual Harvest Ride Hosted by OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association)

  • When
    09/24/2017
  •  
    9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Rockmill Brewery, 5705 Lithopolis Rd NW, Lancaster, OH 43130
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Participants will enjoy an intermediate level, scenic 40-mile ride* through the central Ohio countryside, enjoy snacks from Stutzman Farms, and take mini-tours of the co-operative local market Keller Market House, The Kale Yard, and Berry Family Farm along the way. Then, wrap up the day at beautiful and delicious Rockmill Brewery. 

  Cost: $35 for OEFFA and COP members, $50 for non-members, $25 for kids. 

  Proceeds benefit OEFFA and COP. OEFFA members interested in taking advantage of the discount can email OEFFA for a special code to use at check out.
  

  *For those wanting more miles in the saddle, an alternate loop of 20 and 60 miles will be also available. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• A Beginner's Hike and Backpacking Trip in the Zaleski State Forest - Overnight or Day trip

  • Start
    10/21/2017
  • End
    10/22/2017
  • Location
    Zaleski Forest
  • Registered
    Nobody

  
  

  Set up camp...

   

  A campfire glow underneath a star-lit sky...

  
  

  Rise and shine to the sun's warmth...

  Late October is the perfect time for catching the last colors of autumn and for enjoying a crackling campfire underneath the stars. We'll have a dark night for this outing so the stars will be extra bright! 

  If you'd only like to do only the hiking portion during the day, that is an option too.

  Your guides will make this trip an easy one for newbies and seasoned hikers alike. 

  Your instructor who has over 50 years of backpacking experience will teach you about - 

  Gear, fire-building, water, basic do's and don't's of backpacking 

  We'll celebrate on Sunday afternoon with a meal at the Lake Hope Lodge featuring delicious local fare.

  Questions? Email paulsdatsunstuff@gmail.com

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• Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election Night

  • When
    10/23/2017
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Everal Barn in Westerville, 60 N Cleveland Ave. in Heritage Park
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Annual Membership Meeting & Board Election
  

  Monday, October 23:

  5:00 - 6:00 PM: Potluck and Stories

  6 PM: Program (details to follow)

   7 PM: Business Meeting and Election

  
  

  Everal Barn in Westerville
  
  Your vote counts!

  This is our Annual Membership Meeting where we share food, laughs, and elect Board members. The ballot will include a COP Constitution change concerning when Board meetings are held. 
  
  

  Schedule:
  

  5:30 - 6:30 Potluck, Socializing, Silent Auction Bidding, Raffle Ticket Sales

  6:30 - 7:00 Tim Moloney, Director of Metro Parks

  
  

  7:00 - 7:15 Awards

  7:15 - 7:30 Election Nominations

  7:30 - 7:45 Silent Auction Closing, Raffle Items

  7:45 - 8:00 New Board and Election Results Announced

  8:00 - 8:30 Mingle

  
  

  Registration is encouraged so we have an idea of how many to expect. 

  
  

  Cost is: Free
  

  
  

  Hope to see you there!

  
  

  Directions to Everal Barn

  The barn is located at 60 N Cleveland Ave. in Heritage Park. Enter Heritage Park via Cleveland Ave. Everal Barn faces Cleveland Ave. and is located between I-270 and Polaris Parkway
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• Annual Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Board Retreat

  • When
    10/29/2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    1156 Oakland Park Ave
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Annual Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Board Retreat 

  We'll plan strategy and implementation for 2018

  1156 Oakland Park Ave
  Coffee and Social first 30 minutes

  Agenda to come

  
  
  

  
  

  This is a potluck so please bring some food to share.
  

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• Wilderness First Responder Course (SOLO)

  • Start
    12/15/2017
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    12/22/2017
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    OSU Outdoor Adventure Center
  • Spaces left
    10
  • Registered
    Nobody

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  Wilderness First Responder
  A COP Leadership Path Course

  December 15 - 22

  Pre-requisite: Currrent CPR Certification

  Created to provide outdoor leaders, guides, and rangers with the knowledge to deal with crises in remote situations, this course provides 72 hours of intensive training, culminating in certification that meets all DOT National Standards for First Responder with additional protocols for extended care situations.

  WFR is the most widely recognized and most often required outdoor leader certification. In addition, the Wilderness First Responder can also serve as Part 1 of the Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) certification, provided WEMT Part 2 instruction is completed within one year.

  COP is partnering with a SOLO instructor and the OSU Office of Student Life Department of Recreational Sports to present this course.

  This intensive 72-hr course takes place over 8 days. A typical day consists of a mixture of hands-on practical skill work and didactic lecture sessions. To optimize learning potentials, SOLO complements these sessions with a variety of mock scenarios and simulations. The program is fast-paced and both intellectually and physically demanding.

  Students who successfully complete the SOLO Wilderness First Responder course will receive a SOLO Wilderness First Responder card. Certification is based on successful completion of the course. In order to do so, all certification candidates are required to participate in 100% of the course. SOLO instructors provide ongoing feedback and many opportunities for questions. Final assessment includes written and practical exams.

  Location: OSU Outdoor Adventure Center
  110A ARC, 855 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210

  The Outdoor Adventure Center Conference Room inside Adventure Recreation Center (ARC Bld #211). A note about parking at the ARC:  CampusParc is a private firm that manages all aspects of parking at Ohio State. Your most affordable option as a visitor is to purchase a remote (West Campus) surface lot pass, which costs $11.25 for a month (good for 30 days).  Because the class is held during “off-peak” hours, i.e. the weekend, you can park just outside the ARC without fear of a fine.  Information about purchasing a parking permit for visitors can be found here. On the first day of class, we can help direct you to the best option for parking, but if you are buying a permit, we recommend doing so before arriving.

  The OAC can also host indoor “camping” at our facility. Those who elect this option may stay at the OAC and have access to showers and food storage/preparation areas. There is no cost for this option, but reservation must be made prior to the start of class. Specific rules of conduct and access will be covered for those who choose to take the option.
  

  Course Fees:
       $495/COP members
       $570/non-members

  Certification Requirements: You must:
   - Participate in all sessions and pass the exam.

   - Be physically able to complete the class work
  

   - Be 16 years or older. If you are under 18, a legal 
       guardian must sign the COP Liability Release also.

  Contact office@outdoor-pursuits.org or 614/442-7901 with questions.
  

  Parts of the class are taught outdoors, so be prepared to be outside no matter what the weather. Go to the SOLO website for the complete course description, www.soloschools.com/

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• 30th GOBA -Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  • Start
    06/16/2018
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/23/2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Starts and ends in the same town in Ohio, TBD 11/20/17

  30th GOBA -Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  GOBA Keeps on Rollin'!

  June 16-23, 2018

  Details and Registration at:

   www.goba.com

   

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• 31st GOBA -Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  • Start
    06/15/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/22/2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Starts and ends in the same town in Ohio, TBA 11/19/18

  31st GOBA -Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  GOBA is the best family bicycle-camping tour!

  June 15-22, 2019

  Details and Registration at:

   www.goba.com

   

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