I found her in the early morning hours as she groggily unraveled from her sleeping bag, caught sight of the sunrise and smiled I found her in the restful ease of gazing at the mountains in their...
I found her in the early morning hours as she groggily unraveled from her sleeping bag, caught sight of the sunrise and smiled I found her in the restful ease of gazing at the mountains in their...
Liberty Lake Loop: This hike is best completed in a clockwise direction. Views are infrequent, but shade is plentiful. High points include one of the last stands of old growth cedar in Spokane...
Mineral Ridge Loop: Mineral Ridge is a relatively easy hike making it ideal for half-day trips or diverse hiking parties. This trail is perfect for history and nature buffs, often referred to as a...
Between the River and the Sky By: Madeline Hueske (’19)
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Hells Canyon: This is a three- to four-day loop backpack in the Hells Canyon Wilderness and National Recreation Area provides a great overview of Hells Canyon Wilderness scenery. The habitat is varied, steep...
For the benefit of the Gonzaga community, Gonzaga Outdoors uses the transformative properties of outdoor adventures to foster friendship, instill confident outdoor skills, provide opportunities for leadership development and promote an ethic of conservation and stewardship. We do this because of the deeply rooted sense of respect and awe that we feel for the outdoors that we wish to share.
*Use sound judgment to conduct a safe program.
*Value the risks inherent in what we do and actively manage those risks
*Provide a safe inclusive environment.
– Seek to find a sense of place.
*Provide the space for leadership development.
*Our playground is the natural world. Be proactive in preserving and restoring it.
*Fun, professionalism and learning are not mutually exclusive.