Bike Tune-up Clinic

Spring is here and it's time to pull your bike out of storage and give it a tune-up. Don't know how? Well here is your chance to learn! Then come in to the Equipment Room anytime to tune-up your bike using our tools!
Date: Thursday, April 12
Time: 6pm
Location: OP Equipment Room
Fee: Free to APU Community

Sea Kayaking Trip

Grab a paddle and head out for a weekend on the water. Pack everything into a kayak to go for a paddle, camp on a beach, and head back the next day. Never been kayaking before? No worries…the pre-trip includes a pool session on basic safety skills needed for the weekend and instruction will be provided on the trip. Bring a suit and towel to the pre-trip meeting!
Date: April 14-15
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Thursday, April 12th at 7pm in the OP Center
Fee: Students $30, Staff/Faculty $60, Public $140
Price includes most gear, food, instruction, and transportation

Backpacking Trip

Only in Alaska will you find a state park which is comparable to many national parks in the lower 48. We will head out into the Mountains for two days of exploration and great spring backpacking. Strap on your boots for some hiking in the high country and another truly Alaskan adventure. No experience necessary.
Date: April 21-22
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Wed, April 18 at 7pm in the OP Center
Fee: Students $22, Staff/Faculty $42, Public $82
Price includes most gear, food, instruction, and transportation

Kayak Rolling Clinic

If you are into kayaking, this clinic is for you. Learn how to roll your kayak back up without getting out! A must for whitewater kayakers and great for sea kayakers as well. This is a 4-part clinic in a saline-based pool (your sinuses will thank you).
Date: Tuesdays, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
Time: 7:30pm-9pm (but 8:30-10pm on the 24th)
Location: Moseley Sports center
Fee: Students $27, Staff/Faculty $54, Public $70

Open Boating

Come practice your kayak skills in a warm, saline-based pool and meet up with other boaters to go paddle with. Use our boats or your own. Both Sea and Whitewater kayaks available (albeit a bit old), including paddle and skirt. Personal boats are allowed ONLY IF CLEAN!
Date: Friday, April 6th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Moseley Sports Center
Fee: Students $2, Staff/Faculty $4, Public $6

Spring Stroll

Spring is here with more and more daylight, everyone is getting antsy to get out and play. But in true Alaskan style it's really more "Break-up" than it is "Spring," which makes it difficult to be active outside. So…we're going for a walk! We'll start at the Lagoon and walk up the Costal Trail along the water, ending downtown at the Snow City café for a warm drink before heading back to campus.
Date: Saturday, April 7th
Time: 11am
Location: Meet in Atwood Center Lobby
Fee: FREE to APU Community
Co-sponsored by Student Activities

Alyeska Ski Shuttle

Love to ski but don't have a car or enough cash? Get a ride in an APU van up to the Alyeska Ski Resort for a half-day of skiing or snowboarding with a discount ticket! Need we say more?
Date: Sunday, Mar 11th
Time: 12pm-6:30pm
Location: Meet at Moseley Sports Center
Open to: APU Students ONLY
Fee: TBA
Co-sponsored by Student Activities and Recreation Programs

Basic Sea Kayaking

This 2-part Clinic is for anyone who has ever wanted to get into Sea Kayaking or those who have had a taste and want to learn the basics. We will go over equipment, basic strokes, and self-rescue skills in a warm, saline-based pool.
Date: Tues, Mar 13th & Thurs, Mar 15th
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Moseley Sport Center
Fee: Students $16, Staff/Faculty $30, Public $40
Price includes instruction, entrance, and equipment

Spring Break

Spend 6 days and 5 nights in Valdez, Alaska. Stay at a Bed and Breakfast, go Ice Climbing, and Nordic or Backcountry Skiing.
Date: Mar 19-23
Fee: $315 for Students, $415 for Staff/Faculty
Informational Meeting: Wed, Feb 8th @ 6pm in the OP Center
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Tues, Mar 7th @6pm in the OP Center
Price includes transportation, lodging, instruction, most equipment and some food. Participants responsible for their food during the drive and for dinners.

Ice Climbing

Been Ice Climbing before and can't wait to go out again? Well this trip is for you! Head out to the ice and spend a full day tooling up top-roped climbs and getting tips from our instructors.
Date: March 10th
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Thursday, March 8th @ 7pm in the OP Center
Fee: Student - $20, Faculty/Staff- $40, General Public -$53
Price includes instruction, most gear, and transportation

APU Trail Tour

How many times have you gotten lost or tuned around on the APU Trails? Well here is your chance for a guided tour of the Jim Mahaffey Trail System that winds through the nearly 300 acre, wooded campus and connects to the Anchorage Trail System.
Date: Friday, Jan 12th
Time: 3pm
Fee: Free to APU Community and the Public

Fairbanks Ski and Soak

Get out of town for the 3-day weekend and take a trip up to Fairbanks. Soak in the outdoor natural hot springs at the Chena Resort. Cross-Country ski to a cabin heated by a wood stove. Stay up late to see the Aurora Borealis. This trip will be a truly Alaskan experience that you won't want to miss!! Never been skiing before? No worries…instruction will be provided.
Date: Jan 13-15
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Jan. 11th at 7pm in the OP Center
Fee: Students $40, Staff/Faculty $80, Public $160
Price includes food, transportation, instruction, equipment, cabin rental, and entrance into the Resort.

Alaska Avalanche School

The Alaska Avalanche School is now based on the APU campus in the Moseley Sports Center and is holding several classes this Winter. Space is limited, so sign-up today! Pre-register (907) 345-0878 or info@alaskaavalanche.com. Some student scholarships available. See Marc Phillips for details

January 5th & 6th - Avalanche Refresher
January 13-15 - Level 1
January 20-22 - Level 1
February 3-5 - Level 2
February 17-19 - Level 1
February 24-26 - Level 1

Intro to Ice Climbing

See how much fun you can have with two sharp tools on a frozen waterfall. You'll learn safe techniques for climbing ice. No experience necessary, some equipment provided.
Date: Feb 24
Time: 8am - 5pm
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Wednesday, Feb 21 at 7pm - OP Center
Fee: Student - $20, Faculty/Staff- $40, General Public -$53
Price includes transportation, instruction and some equipment.

Cross-Country Ski Trip

Don't limit your Nordic skiing experience to the city trails. Take to the mountains for a day trip of classic skiing. Get outside and enjoy the crisp air and beautiful landscape.
Date: Sunday, Feb 25th
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Thursday, Feb 22 at 7pm - OP Center
Fee: Student - $12, Faculty/Staff- $24, General Public -$44
Price includes instruction, transportation and equipment

Open Boating

Come practice your kayak skills in a warm, saline-based pool and meet up with other boaters to go paddle with. Use our boats or your own. Both Sea and Whitewater kayaks available (albeit a bit old), including paddle and skirt. Personal boats are allowed ONLY IF CLEAN!
Date: Friday, Mar 2nd
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Moseley Sports Center
Fee: Students $2, Staff/Faculty $4, Public $6

Intro to Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Always wanted to try but couldn't afford it? Ever tried it but learned from a less than skilled instructor? Well here is your chance. Head up to the Alyeska Ski Resort with Outdoor Programs and learn how to downhill ski or Snowboard. Subsidized by Outdoor Programs, Recreation Programs, and Student Activities.
Date: Saturday, Feb 17th
Time: 3:30pm-10:30pm
Fee: TBA

Ice Fishing

Ever wondered what Alaskans do with only six hours of daylight and 10 below zero temperatures? We go Ice Fishing! Jason Frost will take you out to a local lake to try your hand at fetching fish out from under the ice. Don't miss this chance for a truly Alaskan experience. Dress warmly and we'll provide the hot cocoa!
Date: Sunday, Feb 18
Time: 10am
Location: Meet in the Atwood Center Lobby
Fee: $5 students, $8 staff/faculty
Open to: APU Community
Price includes instruction, transportation, and some equipment.

Skate Skiing Technique Clinic

Need a few pointers on your skate skiing technique, or lack thereof? Come on out and learn how to skate ski with the best of them in a low-key non-intimidating atmosphere.. Improve your timing, your balance and your speed. A low student to instructor ratio will ensure that you get individualized attention and pointers.
Date: Tuesday, Feb 20
Time: 5-7pm
Fee: APU Students $6, Staff/Faculty $12, Public $22
Open to: APU Community
Price includes instruction and equipment

Intro to Nordic Skiing

Want a new way to get outside in the winter? Give nordic skiing a go! This clinic is for newbies, so no excuses…come join us and give it a try. Try classic or skate skiing in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere. With our low student-instructor ratio, someone will be there to help you every step of the way.
Date: Wednesday, Jan 24
Time: 5:30pm
Fee: Student $6, Faculty/Staff $12, General Public $22
Price includes instruction and equipment

Alpenglow Ski Shuttle

Love to ski but don't have a car or enough cash? Get a ride in an APU van up to the Alpenglow Ski Resort for a day of skiing or snowboarding with a discount ticket! Need we say more?
Date: Sat, Jan 27th
Time: TBA
Location: Meet at Moseley Sports Center
Open to: APU Students ONLY
Fee: TBA
Co-sponsored by Student Activities and Recreation Programs

Intro to Rock Climbing - 2-part Clinic

Learn how to Rock Climb in an indoor, fun, non-intimidating atmosphere. On Tuesday we will meet at the APU Rock Wall and learn the basics: gear, climbing technique, and belaying. Then on Thursday we will head to the Alaska Rock Gym to climb higher and practice your new found skills!
Date: Tuesday, Jan 30th and Thursday, Feb 1st
Time: 6pm
Fee: APU Student-$15, Faculty/Staff -$30, General public -$40
Price includes instruction, equipment, transportation and gym entrance

Open Boating

Come practice your kayak skills in a warm, saline-based pool and meet up with other boaters to go paddle with. Use our boats or your own. Both Sea and Whitewater kayaks available (albeit a bit old), including paddle and skirt. Personal boats are allowed ONLY IF CLEAN!
Date: Friday, Feb 2nd
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Moseley Sports Center
Fee: Students $2, Staff/Faculty $4, Public $6

Winter Camping

Want to get outside but don't know anything about winter camping? Come car camping with us! Get out of town for a better view of the Northern Lights and some fresh air. Stay warm with our winter expedition gear and learn basic winter camping skills while getting out and having fun in the snow. No skills, experience, or athleticism needed.
Date: Feb 3-4
Pre-trip Meeting (Required): Jan 31 @ 7pm in the OP Center
Fee: APU Students-$5, Faculty/Staff-$42, General Public-$90
Price includes transportation, instruction, food and gear.
Co-Sponsored by Student Activities

Alyeska Ski Shuttle

Love to ski but don't have a car or enough cash? Get a ride in an APU van up to the Alyeska Ski Resort for a full day of skiing or snowboarding with a discount ticket! In-between Block and Session. Need we say more?
Date: Monday, Feb 5th
Time: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Location: Meet at Moseley Sports Center
Open to: APU Students ONLY
Fee: TBA
Co-sponsored by Student Activities and Recreation Programs

Intro to Nordic Skiing

Want a new way to get outside in the winter? Give nordic skiing a go! This is clinic is for newbies, so no excuses…come join us and give it a try. Try classic or skate skiing in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere. With our low student-instructor ratio, someone will be there to help you every step of the way.
Date: Tuesday, Feb 6
Time: 12pm
Fee: Student $6, Faculty/Staff $12, General Public $22
Price includes instruction and equipment

PRIVATE TRIPS

Outdoor Programs can organize trips specifically for APU student groups (early honors, clubs, masters programs, etc), staff or faculty, Alumni groups or academic classes. It can be just a couple hours, a whole day, or a multi-day trip.

Go hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, winter camping, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, or rafting. We can even organize service trips or challenge/team-building trips or clinics. Call or email us to set one up today!!!

How Do I Sign Up?