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Topics: Calendar
Content type: Article
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: Climbing
Content type: Article
Boulding Comp Winners 11/21/2019

Beginner:

1. Jake Sledge '23

2. Kenny Lam '23

3. Coly Elhai Staff

 

Intermediate:

1. Diego Palacios GS

2. Matthew Nadeau GS

3. Claire Wayner '22

 

Advanced:

1. Matthew Creamer Staff

2. Lauren von Berg '20

3. Jack Neus '20

Topics: Equipment
Content type: Article
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: Leaders, Leadership
Content type: Article

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.

Content type: Videos

This is the clearest and most concise explanation on Youtube about the UTM coordinate system. We start with an overview of how the UTM system works, then you'll learn how to read coordinates from a map, how to plot coordinates onto a map, and we’ll finish with a few good mapping and smartphone resources. 

Knowing to basics of coordinate systems is important for anyone using a map and GPS together.

Content type: Videos

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Outdoor Action and Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) hosted Dr. Jud Brewer '96 MD PhD for a webinar exploring the physiology of anxiety and how we can 'unlearn' millions of years of evolution to be more mindful and less stressed.

Content type: Article
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Course 2019 Dates: Sun. 1/27 (1 p.m. - 6 p.m.), 1/28 - 2/2 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.), Sun. 2/3 (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Location: Jadwin A06 Outdoor Action is offering a full Wilderness First Responder Course on campus during Intersession. WFR is heavily subsidized for OA Leaders! If you have completed leader training and led atleast 1 multi-day OA trip, the cost is only $75 Why Should You Take WFR? You travel in the backcountry as a OA Leader
Topics: Frosh Trip
Content type: Photos
Content type: Article

All parts of training are required for ALL Frosh Trip Leaders, unless marked "optional" or italicized.  

Monday 8/22

4:30 PM – 6:15 PM: Dinner in the Frist Gallery (unless otherwise noted, dinners are in Frist) 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Welcome in Dillon (meet your co-leader(s), your OA Training Group, and learn details about your trip)

Tuesday 8/23

Content type: Article

Outdoor Action offers a variety of activities each year during Princeton Reunions.