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OEP is Hiring!

OEP is looking for motivated people with knowledge of wilderness skills to join our group of instructors. Instructors are responsible for teaching GES7, our wilderness skills class, both inside the classroom and on weekend trips. Instructors also plan and lead back country workshops.

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First Class Meeting

The first meeting for our fall class will be Wednesday, September 23 at 7PM in building 320 room 220. Hope to see you there!

Autumn Quarter Class: GES 7A

Do you want to spend more time outside this quarter? Are you new to outdoor activities but have always wanted to learn how to travel in the wilderness? Do you have some backcountry experience but want to improve your skills?

Then you should join us for the incredibly awesome experience that is the GES 7 class! Check out the class page for more information.

A Little About OEP

The Stanford Outdoor Education Program (OEP) exists to teach Stanford students and community members the skills necessary to travel and live safely in the wilderness. Every quarter, our experienced instructors teach a one-unit class (GES7, in the Geological and Environmental Sciences Department) involving multiple trips and classroom sessions. We also organize Back Country Workshops (BCWs), which focus on teaching a specialized skill or skill set, and usually involve 1-3 trips and 1-3 classroom sessions.

Depending on the instructor group any given quarter, we will teach some combination of backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and snow camping. We also emphasize safe wilderness travel and minimum impact camping methods. Through our trips and BCWs, you'll learn a ton and have an incredible time! Check out our Photo Gallery to get an idea of the amazing things we do in our classes and workshops.

GES 7A

This fall we will offer an introductory wilderness skills course, including backpacking, mountaineering, and rock climbing. For more information, see the Class Page, or come to our first meeting, Wednesday September 23 in room 320-220.

Next BCWs

Coming Soon
We haven't planned our BCWs for spring quarter yet. Check back soon!