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
Outdoor Action Search
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: 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.
Topics: Technical Skills
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: Article
Leading a group on a multi-day trip either in a base camp setting or a backcountry setting requires extensive training in outdoor camping skills, effective first aid, judgment and decision making, leadership and group facilitation. The final part of OA Leader Training is the Leader Training Trip (LTT), a 6-day trip which pulls together all of the skills you have been learning all semester.
Topics: Alumni Speakers Series, OA Alumni, Leadership
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.
Topics: Wilderness First Aid, Leader Training
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
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: Alumni, Tiger Trails Newsletter
Content type: Article
The Tiger Trails alumni newsletter is your way of keep up to date with the latest OA information. Browse the Tiger Trails archives to get a sense of OA's rich history.
Topics: Alumni, Alumni Trips
Content type: Article
Outdoor Action & Princeton Journeys Alumni Trips
Outdoor Action and the Princeton Journeys Office collaborate to offer active travelers opportunties to travel to some of the world's most spectacular adventure locations.
Trekking Mont Blanc: A three country hike
July 23 – August 2, 2018
Topics: Alumni, Princeton Reunions, Leadership, Leadership Starts Here
Content type: Videos
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 and Outdoor Action alumnae from academics, business, government, the non-profit sector and current OA student leaders to explore what makes leaders effective and how to enhance your own foundations of effective leadership.