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CONFERENCE INFORMATION: Group Excursions


MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Advanced reservations required by June 27, 2008.
Please Note:
for all Group Excursions, there will be no on-site sign up.


M1) LAVA LANDS plus THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM 

1:30 pm
Pick up at Sunriver Resort and head for Lava Lands.

1:45 pm
As we journey to the top of the volcano which sits within a 10-square-mile lava field, our guide will share the fabulous central Oregon geology with the group.

2:30 pm
Arrive at the nationally acclaimed High Desert Museum where our guide will provide a 30-minute tour of the Spirit of the West, a walk-through-time exhibit of High Desert history. This tour will set the stage for the rest of their visit. Guests will then have time to explore the museum on their own before heading back to the resort.

4:45 pm
Depart the museum.

5:00 pm
Arrive at Sunriver Resort.

Cost:
- $58 per person
Details:
- 12 minimum, 47 maximum for this tour
Required:
- All ages are appropriate
Includes:
- Transportation, guide, Newberry monument entrance, museum entrance and gratuity


M2) CAVING EXPLORATION

1:30 pm
Depart Sunriver for some cave exploration.

2:00 pm
Scattered around the sage-covered High Desert lie ancient caves, buried by the volcanic upheavals in centuries known to past peoples. We’ll discover the hidden underground world of these large cool caverns in a way that’s safe and fascinating! Leading very small groups with headlamps for all, our guides will provide in-depth interpretation on the formation of the lava tubes, the wildlife habitat inside the caves and the many uses of the caves over time from native American dwellings to cold storage for early Bend residents. Central Oregon’s caves are delicate ecosystems that few have experienced in this way.

5:00 pm
Return to Sunriver.

Cost:
- $48 per person
Details:
-
7 minimum, 7 at a time, x 4 times in a day. Permit dictated
- 3 hour tour
Required:
- Ages 5 and up
Includes:
- Transportation, guide, helmet, headlamps and gloves
Wear:
- Layers, including long pants and jackets, and closed-toe shoes (the caves are quite cool)


M3) WHITEWATER RAFTING THE DESCHUTES RIVER
The forested beauty of the Upper Deschutes River provides a natural paradise for rafting and observing bird and wildlife. We are floating through the beautiful Deschutes National Forest, where the flows of lava from Lava Lands National Monument shaped the Deschutes Rive over 7,000 years ago. Towering ponderosa pines and quaking aspens cover the landscape. This 3-mile adventure begins at Aspen. After a training session with your guide, your journey will begin with some warm-up Class I and II rapids. At the halfway point we’ll raft a series of Class III rapids including: Kenmore, Notch, Souse Hole, Old Stogie and finally Big Eddy! This exciting adventure ends with Class II Roller Coaster Rapids which spills out into a swimming hole, our take out point.

1:00 pm
Meet at the Sun Country Rafting in the Village Mall.

1:15 pm
Depart Village Mall.

4:00 pm
Return to Village Mall.

Cost:
- $55.00/pp
Details:
- 3 hour (1-1/4 hour on the river)
- Novice–Experienced welcome
- Trips are offered from 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- 12 departures a day from Village Mall, 7 Days a Week
Required:
- Ages 6+ (Children need a parent/guardian signature on the waiver to participate)
Includes:
- Transportation, personal flotation device (PFD), raft, paddle, guide, river permit


M4) GOLF TOURNAMENT: BEST BALL & SCRAMBLE
WSSLC will be hosting a golf tournament during the conference. All levels of players are welcome to come out and play. The tournament will be held on the Meadows Golf Course. The Meadows is acclaimed architect John Fought's latest creation. Meadows features tremendous variety within its 18 holes, seven of which border the meandering Sunriver. Fought's design pays tribute to the great American courses from the 1920's and 30's with its aesthetic grace, while its dramatic use of directional and fore-bunkers serve up ample challenges for golfers of all skill levels.

1:00 pm
Shotgun Start.

Scramble Tournament:
The Scramble tournament will be played with four players, and involves choosing the one best shot following every stroke, with each team member then playing again from that one spot.

Cost:
- $130.00 Per player
Additional Expense:
- Rental Clubs: $50
Fee includes:
- Green fees, shared electric cart usage, box lunch, tournament coordinator, range balls


TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Advanced reservations required by June 27, 2008.
Please Note:
for all Group Excursions, there will be no on-site sign up.


T1) WHITEWATER RAFTING THE DESCHUTES RIVER
The forested beauty of the Upper Deschutes River provides a natural paradise for rafting and observing bird and wildlife. We are floating through the beautiful Deschutes National Forest, where the flows of lava from Lava Lands National Monument shaped the Deschutes Rive over 7,000 years ago. Towering ponderosa pines and quaking aspens cover the landscape. This 3-mile adventure begins at Aspen. After a training session with your guide, your journey will begin with some warm-up Class I and II rapids. At the halfway point we’ll raft a series of Class III rapids including: Kenmore, Notch, Souse Hole, Old Stogie and finally Big Eddy! This exciting adventure ends with Class II Roller Coaster Rapids which spills out into a swimming hole, our take out point.

1:00 pm
Meet at the Sun Country Rafting in the Village Mall.

1:15 pm
Depart Village Mall.

4:00 pm
Return to Village Mall.

Cost:
- $55.00/pp
Details:
- 3 hour (1-1/4 hour on the river)
- Novice–Experienced welcome
- Trips are offered from 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- 12 departures a day from Village Mall, 7 Days a Week
Required:
- Ages 6+ (Children need a parent/guardian signature on the waiver to participate)
Includes:
- Transportation, personal flotation device (PFD), raft, paddle, guide, river permit


T2) ATV 2-HOUR TOUR (Novice-Experienced) – SOLD OUT
Get into the backcountry and see the Central Oregon some only read about. This exhilarating ride takes you through old growth ponderosa forests and over lava flows from Mt. Bachelor. Stop and explore the Edison Ice Cave and take photos of the Cascade Mountain Range from Dutchman Cinder Pit. 

Cost:
- $120/Single Seat ATV. $165.00/Double Seat ATV
Details:
-
4 people minimum, 20 people maximum at one time
- 3-1/2 hour (2 hour guided tour)
- 10% discount for groups of 8 or more
Required:
- Age 16 with driver’s license in order to drive
- Age 6+ passenger (Minors need a waiver signed by parent/guardian)
Includes:
- Professional guide (1 per 6 ratio), ATV, helmets, snacks, water
- Transportation to and from Resort
Bring:
- Closed toed shoes, long pants, bandanna to wear over nose and mouth (plan to get dirty)
- Camera


T3) DESCHUTES BREWERY TOUR

Sample Itinerary:

1:00 pm
Depart Sunriver Resort for a ramble through Bend’s most recognized brewery. A 30-minute tour will be followed up with some tasting and the opportunity to bring a few bottles home.

4:00 pm
Return to the resort.

Cost:
-
$42 per person Adults
Details:
- 10 minimum, 44 maximum
- 3 hour tour. Van or motorcoach tour
Includes:
-
Transportation and brewery tour




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