UCSC Recreation
Wilderness Orientation (WO)
Welcome To Wilderness Orientation
UCSC's Wilderness Orientation (WO) has proven time and again to be an invaluable experience for incoming college students.
Throughout the trip participants are introduced to both wilderness travel and the approaching college environment;
both within the context of a healthy group experience.
The beautiful, informal setting provides students with an excellent opportunity to form new friendships and discuss their hopes and fears for the upcoming University experience.
We have two trips to choose from:
1) A ten day backpacking excursion into California's spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains.
2) An eight day sea kayaking adventure in Tomalas Bay located in Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Registration for WO is first come, first served. Registration for 2013 admitted students will start in late March/early April of 2013. Feel free to contact the WO staff with any questions.
The beautiful, informal setting provides students with an excellent opportunity to form new friendships and discuss their hopes and fears for the upcoming University experience.
We have two trips to choose from:
1) A ten day backpacking excursion into California's spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains.
2) An eight day sea kayaking adventure in Tomalas Bay located in Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Registration for WO is first come, first served. Registration for 2013 admitted students will start in late March/early April of 2013. Feel free to contact the WO staff with any questions.
In 2013 the following sessions will be offered:
Backpack Session 1: Aug 27 - Sept 5 Sea Kayak and Service Session 1: Aug 29 - Sept 5
Backpack Session 2: Sept 11 - Sept 20 Sea Kayak and Service Session 2: Sept 13 - Sept 20