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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 2012 admitted students will start in later March/early April of 2012. Feel free to contact the WO staff with any questions.

In 2012 the following sessions will be offered:
Sea Kayak and Service: 8/4/2012 - 8/11/2012
Mounatin Session 1: 8/28/2012 - 9/6/2012
Mountain Session 2: 9/12/2012 - 9/21/2012

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