Get outdoors and get reimbursed! Find or make trips on the OTL website, otl.pomona.edu Welcome to On The Loose, the Outdoors Club of the Claremont Colleges!
OTL dispatches student-led trips to destinations across California and the Southwestern states. OTLers like to backpack, climb, car-camp, surf, bike, and lounge on the beach. To these ends, we offer advice to those who are lost, cars to those who need transportation, and a wide-ranging assortment of gear to all students—all for free. We also provide extensive subsidies for our adventures. We welco
Operating as usual
09/30/2021
Calling all OTL leaders! If you have completed an OTL leader training or the Outdoor Leadership PE class, you are still eligible to lead OTL trips! If you're interested in running trips this semester, get those posts out! Also, message us on FB, instagram, or email us and we will add you to the OTL leader Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/534182781009153) so you can get in touch with others and plan trips together!🤠🌳🍃
09/15/2021
Wondering where you can get outdoor gear for your trips this year (OTL or otherwise)? Check out the OEC, now open!
The OEC is officially OPEN for the fall 2021 semester! Stop by from 1-8pm Mon-Thurs, or 10am-1pm on Fridays to see these smiling faces (with masks) and rent out some sweet gear. See you soon!
09/11/2020
Hello! As a follow-up to the Virtual Club Fair, we thought we'd post this sheet where you can put info down for the On The Loose email blasts. On The Loose (OTL) is the outdoor club for the 5Cs. When on campus, we have trips nearly every weekend, with participation from hundreds of 5C students. To hear from us, put your email on this sheet! Also, there's a column to put where you are (share only if you are comfortable) and maybe you can see other 5C students near you. You can go on trips together if you wish! We encourage being COVID-safe, wearing masks, and physically distancing if you do meet up.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10hD_qZ_mO8XT_h1bAfEUuyPOiBMmH7Kz6__GqkH8JT4/edit#gid=0
OTL 2020-21 Email sign up! Sheet1 NAME,CLASS YEAR,EMAIL,favorite place to go outside,where are you rn (so you can meet peeps?) (covid safe ofc) nolan clark,2022,[email protected],the kern knob,bethesda MD! Lucia Stein,2023,[email protected],skiing, anywhere,Lancaster, NH Claire Brady,2024,[email protected]...
06/06/2020
As a follow up to our post yesterday, here are some links related to both the Black Lives Matter movement as well as combatting privilege in outdoor spaces!
A list of different orgs and funds related to the BLM movement:
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html#lgbtq-orgs
https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
https://www.theokraproject.com/
Black-owned businesses in LA County:
https://www.lamag.com/digestblog/black-owned-businesses-los-angeles/
Outdoors project for children of incarcerated parents run by Pomona alum:
https://crbloomproject.org/
Other resources on outdoor privilege:
https://www.trailspace.com/blog/2020/06/03/diversity-inclusion-being-an-outdoor-ally.html
https://www.outdoorwomensalliance.com/
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/article/how-to-be-an-ally-in-the-outdoors
https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/rei-2018/five-ways-to-make-the-outdoors-more-inclusive/3019/
Five Ways to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive We gathered experts from every discipline and asked them one question: What would you do to make the outdoors more inclusive? What they came up with was a five-step action plan.
Dear 5C community,
On The Loose, the outdoor club of the Claremont Colleges, stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests the movement inspires. OTL condemns racism in all forms, including the racist actions of law enforcement. We mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other Black Americans murdered at the hands of those who have perpetuated the systemic racism that exists in our country and the world.
Although the murder of Black people is the issue of greatest importance, as an outdoor club, we acknowledge that systematic racism also bleeds into outdoor spaces. Significant racial, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers have historically prevented – and continue to prevent – certain groups, particularly people of color, from accessing the outdoors. Additionally, American outdoor recreation takes place on colonized land. These disparities are reflected in our club’s trips, membership, and governance. According to OTL’s constitution, “The Organization shall work with its members to dismantle outdoor privilege along lines of race, gender, ability, and socioeconomic background.” On The Loose is prioritizing outdoor inclusivity and anti-racist practices.
We, the OTL Staff, are committed to continuously educating ourselves on the issue of inequality and the Black Lives Matter movement. We will use our platform to share resources with our members about those topics. We ask our members to continue taking immediate action to support Black lives in America, whether it be through protests, donations, or self-education.
We welcome all feedback and conversation about ways we can grow at our email, [email protected].
Stay strong, stay healthy, and stay safe.
In solidarity,
OTL Staff
For now, check out these links:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://bellocollective.com/16-podcasts-that-confront-racism-in-america-f8f69baf529d
https://www.amnestyusa.org/pdfs/SafeyDuringProtest_F.pdf
tinyurl.com/blm2020protests
06/04/2020
Hey folks,
Check out this awesome (Zoom) fundraiser for Black Lives Matter. All proceeds will go to the National Bailout Fund and Black Table Arts! Tomorrow, 6pm Eastern, 3pm Pacific! Contact Ise Sharp if you have questions!
06/04/2020
Hey folks,
Check out this awesome (Zoom) fundraiser for Black Lives Matter. All proceeds will go to the National Bailout Fund and Black Table Arts! Tomorrow, 6pm Eastern, 3pm Pacific! Contact Ise Sharp if you have questions!
LEAP Day hike at Sunset Peak, a beautiful trail near Mt. Baldy 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸
https://on-the-loose.org/trips/qODb4o8OCalJLrq2j1Ts
Need a Wilderness First Aid certification to lead your own trips for OTL? Don't want to pay $75 for it?? OTL will reimburse you $50 if you run one overnight trip through the club this semester!
The Outdoor Education Center is hosting a Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) training THIS SUNDAY and next, Feb. 23rd & March 1st.
This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Come prepared for fun and wear clothes that can get cut or stained with fake blood!
Topics include:
• Primary and Secondary Assessments
• Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
• Heat-Related Emergencies
• Hypothermia
• Altitude-Related Illnesses
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Burns
• Bone and Joint Injuries
• Wounds and Wound Infection
The two sessions will be about 8 hours each. It's mandatory to attend both for their entire duration.
It's $75 for 7c Students, but if you lead an overnight trip through OTL at any point this semester, the club will reimburse you $50!
Stop by the OEC (Dialynas Hall behind Frary) to pay for your spot with Cash, Claremont Cash, or Check. Limited spots available.
12/12/2019
OTL WRAPPED (FALL '19 EDITION)
TRIPS GONE OUT: 21
TRIP PARTICIPANTS: 303
NEW LEADERS TRAINED: 24
BIGGEST TRIP: Pizza Hike with a grand total of 84 participants
DESTINATIONS:
Mt. Baldy (Ice House Canyon, Potato Mountain, Devil's Backbone, Bear Flats Trail)
Joshua Tree
Malibu
Big Sur
Cottonwood Lakes
Point Mugu
Big Bear
San Clemente
Johnson's Pasture Trail
Laguna Beach
Cooper Canyon Falls
What a semester it's been! Thank you to leaders, trip participants, and the OEC for making all the fun happen.
Huzzah!
Cheers,
OTL Staff
A cooool hike happening this Saturday!! Sign up!
https://on-the-loose.org/trips/U84Wka4bvy3rS4zVtDX1
OTL IS HIRING for next semester! Staff application is up NOW and due December 1! We're looking to hire current first and second years for regular staff positions, as well as a few web developers to help improve On-the-loose.org! The OTL Staff position is very fun, unpaid, and open to everyone regardless of your prior experience with the club. Get those apps in!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx4xg8Uvz_7XoaXLDBjScrF43YDMKys5ITlWzaNDxOMG_N_Q/viewform
11/14/2019
I'm leading a day-hike to Ice House Canyon tomorrow November 14th! We'll leave campus at 1pm and we'll be back by 6pm. I'm so excited! Come one, come all
https://on-the-loose.org/trips/A7CzKDL3qtldHrVueKnL
Hi OTLers! Check out this beautiful, quick hike happening this Saturday morn :))
https://on-the-loose.org/trips/bqqkZySL3SVoIk9a4p3p
If you're interested in becoming a leader for OTL, we have a training sesh coming up next weekend! Sign upppppp:
https://on-the-loose.org/trips/ilbElcKNSVG9pMdvjPTi
OTL leaders and those who’ve taken/are taking the Outdoor Leadership PE class! This weekend OTL staff is running a trip to Joshua Tree to meet and hang out with y’all! Sign up here;))))))
*this is not a leader training! It’s for students who are already all trained up and want to talk all things otl with us lovely staff
10/14/2019
Come by the OEC! We're having our Fall Break Planning Shindig from 8:30 to 9:30. Hope to see all you lovely people there!
10/08/2019
Thanks to everyone who came out for Pizza Hike 2019!!!!!!! The outfits were truly amazing. What’s next for OTL??? Start planning those fall break trips......... ;)
09/29/2019
Get ENTHUSED about the 2019 PIZZA HIKE!!!!
SIGNUPS:
https://on-the-loose.org/trips/ue0wOq62QXZgEycmbXGH
04/22/2019
OTL IS HIRING for next semester! Staff application is up NOW and due April 28 - we're looking to hire 2-3 new staff members including an exciting new TREASURER position! The OTL Staff position is very fun, unpaid, and open to everyone regardless of your prior experience with the club. Get those apps in!
OTL Staff Application Spring 2019 DUE APRIL 28 BY MIDNIGHT PST Thank you for applying to the On The Loose Staff! Your interest shows an appreciation for this club, and we value your commitment to improving OTL for all students in Claremont. The role of an OTL Staff member includes attending weekly meetings, managing the budget, orga...
If you are a confirmed OTL participant come on in and gear right now from the OEC!!! All other rentals will begin Thursday after OTL confirmed participants and leaders! But, if a ton of OTL confirmed people come in the OEC can open up to everyone tomorrow! so get your stuff
10/26/2018
Design a T-shirt for us! Honestly T-shirt design is not the OTL staff forté, but help us to design one that we’ll produce for the community!
Message us with questions.
09/03/2018
2018-2019 Staff Application is up! We are hiring for our fall semester! Due in FIVE days.
Please reach out to [email protected] or the following staff members with questions!
Zeke Wapner Sarah Burch Dena Kleemeier
OTL Staff Application Fall 2018 DUE SEPTEMBER 7 BY MIDNIGHT PST Thank you for applying to the On The Loose Staff! Your interest shows an appreciation for this club, and we value your commitment to improving OTL for all students in Claremont. The role of an OTL Staff member includes attending weekly meetings, managing the budget, o...
05/04/2018
HEY YOU! In the library? Procrastinating on instagram? Or not? Come eat bbq, grilled vegetables, and s’mores with us TODAY 5/4 at the scripps grills from 5-8! DM is with questions, see you there! 🔥🍔🌮🥙🥑🍅🌽🌶🔥
04/27/2018
Come by, say hi! We have pizza, F R E E drink coupons and staff to meet!! Happening at the motley until 8pm!
04/26/2018
MOTLEY SHINDIG TONIGHT!
6-8pm. We’ll have PIZZA and FREE MOTLEY DRINKS, come one come all. FREE Motley drinks ;)), and funky OTL merch.
Whether you are a seasoned leader or totally new to the group we want to hang out with you and help you get outside. Come with your questions, comments, and appetites for a night of fun and food filled OTL info!
04/26/2018
MOTLEY SHINDIG TONIGHT!
6-8pm. We’ll have PIZZA and FREE MOTLEY, come one come all. REE Motley drinks ;)), and funky OTL merch.
Whether you are a seasoned leader or totally new to the group we want to hang out with you and help you get outside. Come with your questions, comments, and appetites for a night of fun and food filled OTL info!
04/22/2018
shoutout to everyone who came out to our after-hours ladies climb night!! 🎉🧗♀️
Want to go to Zion THIS WEEKEND? We have 2 permits for car camping sites for Friday and Saturday night that shouldn't go to waste!! If interested - send us a message!!
For more updates on OTL follow our Instagram . See you there!
04/04/2018
GET OUTSIDE-SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
*BIG NEWS*
-Starting today until the end of the year. OTL wants to help YOU get outside.
We willreimburse Zipcars up to 100$. If you are leading a trip, we will reimburse you 5$ per person per day for food/snacks!
The weather is getting beautiful, and there are FIVE more weekends until finals week. GO GO GO.
Contact us with any questions, clarifications, or concerns!
GET OUTSIDE-SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
*BIG NEWS*
-Starting today until the end of the year. OTL wants to help YOU get outside.
We will reimburse Zipcars for OTL trips up to 100$. If you are leading a trip, we will reimburse you 5$ per person per day for food/snacks! These trips must be posted on the OTL site and led by an OTL leader, feel free to post in the OTL page https://www.facebook.com/groups/2200027500/?ref=br_rs if you've got trip ideas but aren't a leader!
The weather is getting beautiful, and there are FIVE more weekends until finals week. GO GO GO.
Contact us with any questions, clarifications, or concerns!
SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! Leaders - reminder to post your trips by TOMORROW at midnight!!! If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate email us at [email protected], we are here to help!
REMINDER: OTL commandment #1 is GTFOutside
03/01/2018
Post your spring break trips by ~*midnight*~ tonight for a FREE disposable camera for your trip !! 📷🏔🧗♀️🏄♂️☀️🌻🎉
02/23/2018
do you like pizza? do you like the outdoors? come by the OEC for our spring break shindig- happening now !!
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