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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: 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.

Topics: Resources
Content type: Article

This compilation of resources for the Outdoor Action community contains various ideas for ways to stay connected to the natural world when your usual outlets may not be available.  Spending time in nature has huge positive health benefits (NatureRx) and we encourage you to take advantage of these recommendations while also adhering to the current health policies for your local region.  You can begin to experience the benefits of being outdoors with

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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

Topics: Frosh Trip
Content type: Article
All Days Masks indoors & on buses!  Fill up water (3 liters/person + 1 full dromedary bag) before breakfas Meet your group for breakfast in a dining hall of your choosing. If anyone is missing, call/ knock on dorm door  Baker Rink Check-in & Check-out-- Only 1 Leader should come inside be on time! 30 minutes before bus departure or 15 minutes before walking departure Box lunches will be distributed at Baker Rink for bus days & some local days
Content type: Videos
April 20 & 21, 2018 7:00 - 10:30 PM - McCosh Hall Room 10

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Princeton University for its 21st year. Come join us for two fantastic evenings of award winning films on outdoor adventure from around the world. Tickets will be available in early February and the show always sells out, so buy your tickets early.

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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.

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