CGOA Staff Update - Common Ground Outdoor Adventure

Happy New Year!
In this Activator:
Winter Activities
Destination Trips Information
Wish List
Schools
Ski Program
Activity Coupon!
Greeting Cards with a Cause
The snow that is falling welcomes us to the New Year of 2013 and here at Common Ground that means a new season of winter fun. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season! 2012 was an awesome year for Common Ground Outdoor Adventures CGOA. There were many incredible adventures such as, rafting with - Staff & Board the backdrop of the Teton Samantha Macfarlane
Mountain Range, horseback riding Executive Director
with Beaver Creek Lodge, Dog sledding near Jackson Hole and Bryce Patten
Fishing in Southern Utah just to Program Director
name a few. Its hard to top that Lauri Muller
Program Manager
Spencer Munyan
Social Work Intern
Mike Wehmeyer - Carl Yeip
Josh Hancey - Cody Fullmer
Alpine Ski Instructors
Jessie O’Brien - Shelby Ensign
Winter AmeriCorps Interns
Mike Jarrett
Volunteer, Building Maintenance
Board of Trustees
Jette Youngblood, Chair
Allison Milne, Vice-Chair
Teri Painter, Treasurer
Phaedra Budy, Secretary
Kevin Flint
Eric Kleven
Jim Laub
Brett Hugie
Kate Stephens, Emeritus
but we’re sure going to give it a try in 2013, our 20th Anniversary year. That’s a lot of adventures and we hope to share many more with you this year. We’ve got something for everyone, so check out the calendar included in this issue and online at www.cgadventures.org. We hope the New Year brings awesome new adventures so get signed up now! Peace to you, Common Ground staff CGOA Staff Update
Spencer Munyan 2012-13 Social Work Intern
In September we welcomed Spencer to the CGOA team. Spencer comes to us from the USU Social Work Program and will be interning with us one more semester. He has been a great asset as he is always fun to be around and is experienced in out‐
door recreation. Spencer loves anything to do with being outside and eating food (particularly breakfast). If he had it his way (someday he will), he would get paid to help people im‐
prove their lives while enjoying the outdoors. Also, he loves his wife Maren and is excited to be a dad (they are having a daughter in April. 2013 Ski Staff and Winter AmeriCorps Interns
Come in and meet our winter staff for 2013! Carl Yeip, Josh Hancey, Cody Fullmer, and Mike Wehmeyer will be help‐
ing us navigate the powder this year up at Beaver Mountain as our ski instructors. Jessie O'Brien and Shelby Ensign will be helping us out in the office and with our daily activities and trips. Get to know them on our awesome adventures during the 2013 winter season. 1
FREE Activity Coupon!
Cut out and return this coupon to sign up for a free daily activity of your choice. Snowshoeing, Rec. Night, Art Project, Rock climbing, Cross Country Skiing, Ice fishing… What have you been wanting to try? See our list of activities to pick your activity.. (Excludes downhill skiing, clinics and destination trips. 2013 Daily activities only!) Common Ground Outdoor Adventures Wish List Grocery Gift Cards Cleaning Supplies
Snow Shovel
Ice Melt
Copy Paper
Garbage Bags
Batteries (AA) Volunteer Opportunities Common Ground will be holding volunteer training sessions every three weeks at 6:00 PM at the CGOA office, 335 North 100 East in Logan. Come learn about the people we serve, the activities we provide, and the adaptive equipment and techniques we employ to make our outdoor activities accessible to people of all abilities! We will have you fill out the necessary paperwork at this orienta‐
tion. Please bring emergency contact and insurance information. Volunteer opportunities are available to help with activities and trips, helping around the office, helping to maintain our grounds, equipment and more! Multiple Sclerosis Programs Cardboard Wrapping Paper Tubes
Common Ground has been providing trips/
activities specifically designed for people with MS for several years. These trips/activities are care‐
Beaver Mountain Ski Passes fully planned to provide an opportunity for amaz‐
ing outdoor recreation while meeting physical Cards With a Cause needs and helping to facilitate a positive group Common Ground Outdoor Adventures is thrilled dynamic for friendship building among staff and to continue our annual 'Cards with a Cause' participants. Our first activity for 2013 will be to fundraiser, now in it’s 14th year! Hardware Ranch on March 1st. Throughout 2013 we will be offering three daily activities and one destination trip. Thanks to Square One Printing and Jerry Fuhriman, all proceeds directly provide outdoor Check out our calendar or contact our office for more information. recreational opportunities for youth and adults “When I ski, I don’t have MS!” Craig - Participant
with disabilities in our community. We are CGOA Alpine Ski Program 2013 pleased to offer new scenes that make great Let it snow! note cards all year round. The greatest snow on earth is ready for you! We want to personally invite you to purchase Sign up now for skiing with our awesome adaptive equipment and skilled staff. these beautiful cards as business or personal greeting cards that are great for any Beaver Mountain provides amazing views and plenty of powder. With a wide variety of occasion! With imprinting available, you can customize your cards with the perfect greeting. terrain, the resort allows us to ski with first time skiers and powder hounds alike. CGOA Your card to colleagues, friends or family will keep on giving, as all proceeds benefit Common provides mountain fun options to fit your Ground. Stop by the office to place an order or needs such as stand up skiing, snowboarding or sit skiing so that anyone can enjoy this go to the CGOA website. spectacular winter adventure! Contact us for more information. Snow gear (Goggles, Helmets, pants, coats, gloves etc…) available upon request. De‐Icer Windshield Wiper Fluid 2
January ‐ March * Winter Program Guide 2013 Open Activities and Trips January Activity Descriptions: (For trip descriptions see page 5) 12 ‐ Winter Trails Day ‐ 10 am (Sat) 14 ‐ Rock Climbing ‐ 2 pm (Mon) 16 ‐ Cross Country Ski Clinic ‐ Full Day (Wed) 16 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Wed) 23 ‐ Cross Country Ski Clinic ‐ Full Day (Wed) 23 ‐ Ski Day ‐ All Day (Wed) 26 ‐ Ski Day ‐ All Day (Sat) 30 ‐ Cross Country Ski Clinic ‐ Full Day (Wed) Beaver Bash: Close out the ski season up at The Beav with a fun day of yummy food, snow fun and watching the awesome ski/board events. Free!
February Rock Climbing: No better place to indoor climb than at the Rock Haus. $5
2 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Sat) 6 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Wed) 7 ‐ Ice Fishing Clinic ‐ 3 pm (Thur) 9 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Sat) 12 ‐ Valentine’s Day Party ‐ 6 pm (Tue) 13 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Wed) 14 ‐ Ice Fishing Clinic ‐ 3 pm (Thur) 16 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Sat) 19 ‐ Rec. Night ‐ 6 pm (Mon) 20 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Wed) 21 ‐ Ice Fishing Clinic ‐ 3 pm (Thur) 22 ‐ Dog Sledding Trip ‐ Full Day (Fri) 23 ‐ Dog Sledding Trip ‐ Full Day (Sat) 24 ‐ Dog Sledding Trip ‐ Full Day (Sun) 27 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Wed) March 1 ‐ Hardware Ranch ‐ (Fri) 2 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Sat) 5 ‐ Beaver Yurt Overnight ‐ Full Day (Tue) 6 ‐ Beaver Yurt Overnight ‐ Full Day (Wed) 12 ‐ Snowshoeing Clinic ‐ 3 pm (Tue) 13 ‐ Ski Day ‐ All Day (Sat) 14 ‐ St. Patty’s Ice Center Party ‐ 7 pm (Thur) 19 ‐ Snowshoeing Clinic ‐ 3 pm (Tue) 20 ‐ Ski Day ‐ Full Day (Wed) 23 ‐ Beaver Bash ‐ All Day (Sat) 25 ‐ Rock Climbing ‐ 2 pm (Mon) 26 ‐ Snowshoeing Clinic ‐ 3 pm (Tue)
*CGOA Office Closed on Jan. 21st Sign‐up for an Activity! Hardware Ranch: Learn more about elk and other wildlife through interactive exhibits and enjoy the great outdoors at Hardware Ranch on a horse drawn wagon ride. Cost $3.
Rec. Nights: Join us at the Logan Rec. Center to enjoy the company of friends and have fun playing indoors! $3
Ski Day: Hit the slopes at Beaver Mountain with CGOA. Adaptive equipment is available. Call Bryce for details. Cost is $25 for a half day of skiing.
St. Patty’s Ice Center Party ‐ Wear your green to this St. Patty's themed dinner and Ice Skating Party! We will have great fun and games for all. Lucky you! (Held at the Eccles Ice Center). Cost $5 Valentine’s Day Party ‐ Come make some Valentines to share with friends and enjoy fun treats with your friends at CGOA. Cost $3
Winter Trails Day: Come join Common Ground and the Forrest Service to see what winter is all about! Clinic Descriptions
January ‐ Cross Country Ski Clinic ‐ Come enjoy the scenery as we learn how to cross country ski near the base of Beaver Mountain. Lunch will be served! Cost is $15.This includes transportation in the valley, in‐
struction, adaptive equipment, warm gear to use if needed and lunch.
February ‐ Ice Fishing Clinic ‐ Make the catch of the day! We will be ice fishing at Northern Utah's fishing "Hotspots" ‐ Hyrum Dam and Mantua. Cost $15. This includes transportation in the valley, instruc‐
tion, fishing supplies, warm gear to use if needed and treats at the event.
March ‐ Snowshoeing Clinic ‐ Join CGOA and enjoy the beautiful winter wonderland in Cache Valley. We will be hitting all different trails around the valley this winter. Come enjoy the scenery as we learn how to snowshoe on various local trails. Cost is $15 for clinic (3 Weeks). This includes transportation in the valley, instruction, adaptive equipment, warm gear to use if needed and treats at the activity. Walkers and sit skis are available.
Signing up for a Common Ground activity is easy! Just call us at least one day in advance and let us know that you plan to attend. If you have not filled out paperwork, remember to arrive at the activity at least 15 minutes early. Need transportation? We can pick you up, just let us know. (435) 713‐0288. 3
Tell Your Friends,
Family, & Teachers
Online Adventures!
Visit our website… www.cgadventures.org The website has our most current calendar information
! Visit us on facebook… Become a fan of Common Ground today and check out our trip pictures and summaries! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Common‐
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Sign up for CGOA emails… Send request to be added to our email updates to [email protected] Did you know that Common Ground works with schools? For all you teachers out there, we can come do activities with your classroom. We have a wide variety of adaptive cycles that we can bring to your class to try out. In the warmer months we can try canoeing at a local river or lake. In the winter time we have snowshoes and cross‐country skis for your students to try out. Common Ground also has an adaptive alpine ski program. We can customize a ski day at Beaver Mountain or any resort within the region, we can also provide some transportation and group rates. For more information or to schedule activities call (435) 713‐0288 or email [email protected]. Common Ground’s school program is funded in part by the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. Common Ground
Outdoor Adventures
Check out our blog … http://creatingcommonground.blogspot.com/ Transportation Common Ground is grateful to have the vehicles necessary for providing transportation to and from activities and on destination trips. All transportation, for participants who live within Cache Valley, is provided at no cost to the par‐
ticipant. If you are participating from outside of Cache Valley, on an activity or trip, a transporta‐
tion fee of $10 round trip is required. Love UT Give UT March 22, 2013 On March 22, 2013 The Community Foundation of Utah will lead a state wide effort to bring together Utahans for 24‐
hours of unprecedented giving. It is one extraordinary day to support the organizations that make Utah special. This type of virtual fundraising event has been successful in other states, raising tens of millions of dollars for charities in a fun, collaborative and engaging way, and bringing new donors to thousands of organizations. Love UT Give UT is about raising money from the community for the community. Look for Providing outdoor recreation for youths and adults more information about this opportunity in March! Mission: To provide outdoor recreational oppor‐
tunities for youths and adults with disabilities. Vision: To enhance the lives of people with disabilities through quality outdoor recreation. This is achieved by removing the physical, social and financial barriers faced by youth and adults with disabilities. with disabilities since 1993. 4
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures 2013 Winter Destination Trips Dog Sledding 2012 Fri. Feb.17th ‐ Sun. Feb. 19th Come enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges as we head to the Jackson Hole area for a weekend of snowshoeing and dog sledding. Come bundled. Even though we will be enjoying the comfort and hospitality of the cabins and staff at the Teton Science School, the weather will be cold. Despite the cold, this is an unforgettable experience that will leave you heart warmed and humbled by the spectacular views and impressive dogs. Cost is $420.00 ($275.00 with scholarship). *All participants attending destination trips must attend the mandatory pre‐trip meeting.
*A non‐refundable $50 deposit is required to secure a spot on a destination trip.
*To sign up for a trip/activity Contact our office: (435) 713‐0288 or [email protected] Beaver Mountain Yurt Overnight Tue. Mar. 6th ‐ Wed. Mar. 7th Beaver Mountain’s excellent runs and friendly atmosphere make it a popular destination for locals, some say it is one of Utah's best‐kept secrets. Come explore a variety of terrain, perfect for every ability. The yurt is carpeted and heated and provides a warm spot right at the resort for us to get up and head right out to the slopes in the morning. Meals will be provided at the Yurt and at the Lodge. Cost is $150.00 ($100.00 with scholarship). $45 without skiing. 5
Support Common Ground at BANFF
The annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World tour is a collection of the best films from the Banff Centre Film Festival held every year in Alberta Canada. They range in content from artistic interpretations of mountain cul‐
ture, environmental documentaries, extreme athletes pushing perceived boundaries, and ordinary people taking on unique challenges. Both nights there will be different films shown. You will not be disappointed. Common Ground Outdoor Adventures 335 North 100 East Logan, UT 84321 Sponsor: Outdoor Recreation Center Location: Chase Fine Arts Center, Kent Concert Hall Open To: USU Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and the Public Admission Info: Students $15 ($18 at the door), for both nights. All others $18 in advance $23 at the door. Single night tickets are available too. Common Ground will be selling concessions at both shows and will retain 100% of those proceeds. In addition you can bid on awesome outdoor recreation gear in a silent auction at the concession booth. Non Profit Org.
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