Experiential Outdoor Programs
We Value Adversity & Adventure
Contact Info
coyleoutside@gmail.com
541-760-0774
For The Preservation and Restoration of Outdoor Childhood
Teen and Adult Programs
Spring 2025
Fundamental Wilderness Skills​
Coyle Outside
April 6 | Ages 16+
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Take a shallow dive into the skills that elevate competence and confidence of casual outdoor lovers toward more adventurous endeavors and trips. Shelter, fire, knots, knife work and navigation will be covered. Use this class as a springboard into the five-part wilderness skills series that follows.
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Cordage Craft Adult & Teen Class
Coyle Outside
April 26 | Ages 13+
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Join us for a day of learning all about cordage! We will cover:
- Two ply reverse wrap for creating natural cordage
- ancestral techniques for creating rope
- Knots
- Ancient art of lashing
- Materials for your projects
- When, how, and where to harvest
- Processing plant materials into fiber
Instructor Joe "Swamp Rat" will be leading this adult class.
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Varies
April 26-April 27 | Ages 16+
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This clinic is for beginner and novice riders with access to a good bike. We will cover basic gear and mechanics and spend time assessing skills the morning of day one. Skills introduced, taught and practiced include braking, balance, shifting, downhill technique, uphill climbing and more. Class will progress during the weekend over more challenging terrain and obstacles leading to higher competence and confidence. Expect to travel to local trails for the later part of day (up to 45 minutes.) Bring bike, helmet, food, water, appropriate clothing. Basic bike skills required. If you need ideas for renting, borrowing or purchasing a bike, contact Dan Coyle at 541-760-0774
Location will vary. They may include Chepenefa Springs Park, Lewisburg Saddle, Peavy Arboretum and/or Alsea Falls, Instructor will confirm before class date.
Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm​
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Adult Wilderness Skills Weekend
Coyle Outside
May 3-May 4 | Ages 15+
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This class is 100 percent taught outside and combines a series of five separate skills classes into a weekend-long experience. You'll study and practice five fundamentals of outdoor skills to build confidence and competence for backpacking, car camping, teaching youth and survival. Additional instruction will be provided Saturday night for those willing to stay on-site. Sessions will follow this sequence: Knife and tool skills, knots and cordage, fire, shelter, navigation. All tools and equipment provided -- including knives, compasses, fire strikers and more. There may be travel from the site to practice in natural settings. On-site work occurs around a fire pit and under shelter. Camping available for those travelling from out of the area. This is the same training given to our own instructors.
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Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm​
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Culinary Adventures- Adult & Family Class
Coyle Outside
May 24-25 | All Ages with Adult
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Join Teacher Vee on this culinary based adventure program! Saturday we will explore a local natural area (caravanning from Coyle Outside Headquarters) to forage for seasonal greens, fungi, and herbs. Sunday we will meet at HQ for a cooking day to process and enjoy the fruits of our foraging labors!
Class will focus on hiking and foraging etiquette, plant ID and functions, fire safety and craft, knife safety and craft, food safety, and outdoor cooking techniques.
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Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm
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