Outdoor Pursuits Links

Hiking

William Sullivan's Oregon Hiking
My favorite author of hiking guides to Oregon. Books classified into regional divisions...

Climbing

ABC of Rock Climbing
Simply everything related to Rock Climbing and other essentials of the sport such as styles and techniques. Tons of features and articles.


Smith Rock
A complete Smith Rock climbing and hiking resource guide with detailed climbing routes, weather, photos, videos, state park and camping info, online store, and chat area for rock climbers.

Biking

International Mountain Bicycling Association
A non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide. Lots of trail links, trip ideas and volunteer programs.

Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Includes upcoming events for both racing and mountain bikers as well as results from past competitions.


Paddling

USGS Stream Flow Conditions
Real-time national water information system brought to you by the USGS.

Snowboarding & Skiing

Hoodoo
Mt. Ashland
Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Hood
Timberline
Willamette Pass

Spelunking & Caving
Oregon Caves
Oregon's own caving hot spot.

Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico

Mammoth Cave
Kentucky

National Caves Association

Mountaineering
Mazamas
Portland's legendary organization founded on the summit of Mt. Hood.

Sailing
Willamette Sailing Club
Portland Sailing Center

Open Water Swimming

US OW Swimming
A spectacular way to immerse yourself in the outdoors...

Surfing

Oregon Surf Spots
Some of Oregon's most well-known breaks. Many are located at state or city parks with a range of facilities.

Triathlon 

Triathlon Events in Oregon
A calendar.

Ropes Course

Tree to Tree Adventure Park

Hunting & Fishing

ODFWS
Stop here for licenses, permits, and regulations.

Oregon Hunter Safety
Information on Bowhunting and Firearms.

Survival, Safety, and Schools

NOAA Weather
Check the weather before you go!

USDA Forest Service – Outdoor Safety Tips
Whether you’re roughing it in a tent or planning a family outing to a national forest, there are many ways to make sure your experience is fun and safe. A great site to check out with lots of helpful tips.

CPR Basics
HowStuffWorks.com’s online guide to practicing CPR.

National Outdoor Leadership School
The premier teacher of outdoor skills and leadership, offers courses 10 days to full semesters in the world’s most spectacular wilderness classrooms.

Outward Bound
Something for everyone, it's not just about "at-risk-youth."

Wilderness First Aid

Jeffrey, I. (1998). The Outward Bound wilderness first-aid handbook. New York: The Lyons Press.

Schimelpfenig, T. (2006). NOLS wilderness medicine. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books.

Tilton, B. (2010). Wilderness first responder: how to recognize, treat, and prevent emergencies in the backcountry. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press.

Tilton, B. and F. Hubbell. (1999). Medicine for the backcountry: a practical guide to wilderness first aid, 3rd. ed. Guilford, CT: The Globe Pequot Press.

Gear Retailers & Repairs

Backcountry.com (Discount Gear!)
Wide selection of gear at great prices.

Campmor (Discount Gear!)

Eastern Mountain Sports
Designs and offers a wide variety of gear and clothing for outdoor enthusiasts–from backpacks and insulated parkas to cycling gear and summer shorts.

GearX (Discount Gear!)
The Outdoor Gear Exchange works to help customers get the right gear at great prices.

Lowe Alpine
A group of rock climbers, alpinists, mountain bikers, skiers, trail runners and canoeists working hard to create innovative products.

Marmot
Designed and produced to create equipment that is simpler, easier-to-use, more comfortable, more durable, lighter weight, and, at the same time, of the highest quality and a better value.

Metolius
Professional rock climbing gear and accessories.

Mountain Hardware
Devoted to continually invent (and re-invent) the most functional and innovative gear available.

Mountain Safety Research
A diverse, global company dedicated to developing reliable outdoor products for committed backcountry users.

North Face
A range of gear: tents, jackets, packs and more.

Outdoor Retailer
Outdoor Retailer has proven to be the leading growth vehicle for brands that are interested in progressing and advancing into multiple channels of the outdoor marketplace. From small shops and regional chains, to the largest national and international ret

Patagonia
Assorted travel gear and environmental activism. Also known as Pata-Gucci…elegant, expensive.

Rainy Pass
Gear repair, embroidery, sealing and modifications located in Seattle.

REI
Well known retailer with equipment in almost all outdoor categories.

REI Outlet
Deals & bargains on outdoor equipment and clothing.