Catlin Gabel’s outdoor program focuses on educating the whole student. By providing opportunities for students to face and overcome challenges, learn group living skills, and understand the way the natural world works, the program supplements the academic rigors faced by the individual student. The program broadens the education of both Middle and Upper School students by fostering their self awareness, exposing them to new environments and challenges while providing important leadership opportunities. Key components include:

• Adventure education through trips ranging from day hikes to lengthy backpack, skiing, or river trips
• Leadership and skill development through a weekly afternoon program, OLA.
• Environmental education using field resources both on and off campus
• Experiential education that applies classroom education to real world settings

The outdoor program has offerings for both Middle School and Upper School students.

Please see our upcoming trips.

Trips and Activities Financial Aid Application

Students visit an Alaskan valley

Climbing in the North Cascades

Rock Climbing at Smith Rock

Snow Safety training on Mt. Hood

Kayaking the Willamette River

Ropes Course at OES

Students help plan outdoor program trips