Upcoming Events

Climbing Center Community Open House

Location: OAP Climbing Center – Fieldhouse
When: Wednesday, Jan. 22
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE

Ages 5 and up are welcome to climb for free.

The OAP will provide staff to belay and climbing equipment.

13th Annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival

Location: HQ in downtown La Grande & Athony Lakes Mountain Resort
When: Jan. 31 – Feb. 2

The 13th annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival is going to be the best one yet! We will host our annual film showing and fundraiser Friday night at HQ in La Grande while still offering an online auction through the month of December and January to raise funds for the Wallowa Avalanche Center. For Saturday events more up to Anthony Lakes where we’ll have the Kip Rand Memorial Backcountry Race, host several free snow safety clinics throughout the day, and have live music by Wanderlost in the Main Lodge at 3:30pm. On Sunday, join WAC forecasters for a tour into the A-Lakes backcountry to assess snow conditions and learn about the local terrain. The event is a collaboration between the Outdoor Adventure Program, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, and Wallowa Avalanche Center.

Sledding at Little Alps

Location: Little Alps Trailhead – Anthony Lakes
When: Saturday, Feb. 8th
Time: Meet at OAP @ 10am
Cost: $5
Fitness Level: Moderate

Join the OAP for a fast and fun day of snow sliding and sledding in our local Elkhorn Mountains. We will provide hot cocoa, sleds/tubes, and transportation. It’ll be a blast!

Space is limited to 10, so register early. Register by filling out the two forms below:

Sledding at Little Alps Registration Form

OAP Medical History Form

Snowshoe Tour at Andie’s Prairie

Location: Andie’s Prairie Sno Park
When: Saturday, Feb. 22
Time: Meet at OAP @ 10am. Return by 3pm
Cost: Free

Join the OAP for a fast and fun day of sledding in our local Elkhorn Mountains. We will provide hot cocoa, sleds/tubes, and transportation. It’ll be a blast!

Space is limited to 10, so register early. Register by filling out the two forms below:

Snowshoe Tour Registration Form

OAP Medical History Form