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Topics: Calendar
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OA CALENDAR Monday, February 2 Climbing Wall Open Hours
4:30 - 6:30 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level Tuesday, February 3 Climbing Wall Open Hours
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level Wednesday, February 4 Climbing Wall Open Hours
8:00 - 10:00 PM, Climbing Wall, Stadium Second Level
Topics: Equipment
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OA Equipment Room Location: 350 Alexander Street

Equipment rental is only for students, faculty and staff of Princeton University. PUID required. 

Fall 2023 Hours (beginning September 18)

Thursdays 2:30-4:30

Fridays 10am-12pm

Fridays: 1:30-6:30

Topics: Alumni, Reports, Research
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With a view toward OA's upcoming 50th Anniversary, the Outdoor Action Alumni Advisory Group was convened in December 2016 to reflect on the value of Outdoor Action and discuss how the program can continue to provide leadership development opportunities for students. After almost two years of work, I am thrilled to announce that the University has  authorized the OA Strategic Planning Committee, a group made up of current students, OA alumni, faculty and administrative staff to: 

Topics: Climbing
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Come join us in 2016 as Princeton Journeys and Outdoor Action offer active travelers the chance to explore on foot the scenic wonderland of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park along with Rick Curtis '79, Director of the Outdoor Action Program, on a trip operated by World Wide Trekking.

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A critical part of OA leader training is competence and confidence in dealing with emergency situations. The Wilderness First Aid and CPR instructors teach the core skills of patient care and assessment, and judgement and decision making for the field treatment of emergency situations.

CPR  Instructors

CPR Instructors teach the 3 hour American Heart Association CPR course to OA leaders and other members of the University community.  In order to become a CPR Instructor you must complete the CPR Instructor Course.

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As part of the semester, we traveled with a guide to Arthur's Pass National Park on the South Island to learn more about alpine ecology. While in the park, we took a trail up to a very large and popular waterfall. The "trail" leading up to the waterfall was mostly well manicured gravel and a series of wooden platforms, stairs, and railings.

Topics: Leaders, Leadership
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Students involved in Outdoor Action excel both in academics and in campus activities from varsity sports, to student government, and student organizations. The leadership skills they develop through Outdoor Action serve the larger Princeton campus and beyond as these students go on to be leaders throughout their careers. Here are some of the awards and prizes received by Outdoor Action Leaders.

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Princeton graduates serve in countless leadership positions around the world from entrepreneurs to teachers, directors to parents. Understanding the traits and behaviors that make leaders effective is critical for any organization, and applies to students on campus and alumni in the world at large. Join us for a panel that brings together experts on leadership from academics, business, government, the non-profit sector and current Outdoor Action student leaders to explore what makes leaders effective and how to enhance your own foundations of effective leadership.

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These awards are given annually to seniors in the Outdoor Action Program who have made significant contributions to the program and to the lives of others at Princeton University. Thanks and congratulations to all of them from the staff at Outdoor Action and from the Friends of OA Board.