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We joke that Shasta’s office looks like Christmas morning. As we’ve gotten closer to this year’s Call of the Wild, it’s filled up with all the amazing donated prize packages that will be up for auction at the event. I’ll occasionally drop by Shasta’s office, as will other staff, to paw through the latest goodies.
The support we get from friends and businesses is incredible, and the Call of the Wild auction offers something for everyone.
Want to hit the water? How about 5 days in the incomparable Owyhee with Momentum River Expeditions, or 3 days in Hells Canyon with OARS . If that’s not enough, we have a kayak from Alder Creek and beginner lessons for 2!
Looking to explore more of Oregon? Stay at the Pine Ridge Inn in Bend, Wildspring on the southern Oregon coast, Barking Mad B&B in Enterprise, or Bayberry in in Ashland (paired with tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival).
 I discovered Trail Butter this summer, available in the 'Run Wild' auction package. It hit the spot on long hikes and climbs. |
Whether you want to climb cliffs, Oregon’s tallest trees, or the mighty Mt. St. Helens, we can help you out thanks to generous donations from Smith Rock Climbing School, Expedition Old Growth, and Rare Earth Adventures.
And we have packages for people a little more laid back, like a Portland Walking Tour paired with a gift certificate to Henry’s Tavern. Take it up a notch with a $100 gift certificate to Portland Running Company and boot camp passes from the Wy’East Wolfpack running group.
We can also help you gear up, thanks to donations from REI, Mountain Hardwear, Poler, KEEN, Columbia, and Patagonia.
Wine? Spirits? Beers? Kombucha? Yup, yup, yup, yup! Local, hand crafted goodies? Absolutely!
Check out these auction packages. I have no doubt you’ll find at least one that is exactly the next adventure you’re looking for. But don’t forget, you have to be at Call of the Wild to bid, so get your tickets today!
AFRICAN PHOTO SAFARI FOR 2
Zulu Nyala six day / six night safari
TO HELLS AND BACK
3-day Hells Canyon River Trip for 2 from OARS
PADDLE ON
14-foot kayak and beginners lesson for 2
YEAR OF BEER
Year of beer from Widmer Brothers Brewing
GROWLER STYLE
Leather growler carrier and two pint sheaths
Growler from Brewshed partner
TRAVEL ON AIR
$250 Gift certificate for an Airbnb stay
DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH
Gift basket from Tea Chai Te
4 growlers, with fills from Happy Mountain Kombucha
HIT THE SLOPES
Custom Deviation snowboard with Oregon Wild graphics
MOUNTAIN POSE
10 day-passes at the Circuit Bouldering Gym
$100 gift certificate at Sellwood Yoga
A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED SPACE
2 handmade ceramic lamps
6 hours of home organizing services from Embrace Your Space
RUN WILD
$100 gift certificate to Portland Running Company and gear
10 boot camp passes from Wy'East Wolfpack
Variety pack of on-the-go pouches from Trail Butter
BASE CAMP
REI tent, footprint, and camp chair
Mountain Hardwear sleeping bag
WOMAN IN THE WILD
Urban hike in Forest Park with author Ruby McConnell
"A Woman's Guide to the Wild" book
WELCOME TO BREWVANA
2 seats on any Brewvana tour and gear
BASKET O' WINE
Wine basket with 4 bottles and 2 glasses
CAR CAMPING TO THE MAX
55' standard car camping awning
I THINK I CANYON
5 Day Lower Owyhee Rafting Trip (for 1) from Momentum River Expeditions
ASCENT ADVENTURE
Mount St. Helens guided summit adventure for one person from Rare Earth Adventures
THE URBAN WILD
2 spots on any Portland Walking Tour
(2) Adam Sawyer books "Best Outdoor Adventures Near Portland, Oregon"
$25 Henry's Tavern gift card
SOUTH COAST GETAWAY
Gift certificate for 1-night stay for 2 people at WildSpring
HAPPY HAMMOCKING
ThermaRest Slacker Double Hammock from Poler
BEND GETAWAY
1/2 day tour on the Deschutes for 1 from Tumalo Creek
one-night stay at Pine Ridge Inn
MOUNTAIN KITCHEN
5 Bottled Wing Sauces from Fire on the Mountain
2 gift certificates for group cooking classes from Portland's Culinary Workshop
WHAT'S SUP?
2-Person SUP Class from Alder Creek Kayak
CHEERS TO CRATER LAKE
Selection of Crater Lake Spirits (4 bottles)
WALLOWA WANDERINGS
2-Night Stay at Barking Mad Farm B&B in Enterprise
Tour w/ expert botanist Ralph Anderson
$50 Terminal Gravity Brewing gift certficate
CASCADE COMFORTS AT BREITENBUSH
Stay at Breitenbush Hot Springs (weekday)
Juniper Ridge variety pack
DINE 'N' DASH
$25 Gift certificate to Skyline Tavern
Pair of KEEN shoes
FROM THE MOUNTAINS
Gift basket with assorted herbal teas and body care products
HIKER'S BEST FRIEND
Leather dog collar and leash from Tanner Goods
Engraved lighter and leather field notes journal
ASHLAND ADVENTURE
One-night Stay at Bayberry Inn
2 tickets to Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Selection of Crater Lake Spirits (4 bottles)
SPA AND SCENTS
Gift certificate for a facial at Rich Earth Organic Spa
Basket of teas and lotions from Mountain Mel's
POST HIKE MASSAGE
One-hour massage from Hosmer Chiropractic
HOPPED UP JEWELRY
Necklace and pair of earrings from Hopped Up Jewelry
GET "WAY" OUT THERE
$25 gift certificate to the Waypost
OREGON FIELD GUIDE
Set of autographed "100 Hikes" books from author William Sullivan
THAT'S THE SPIRIT
2 bottles of spirits and tasting room cocktails from Thomas & Sons Distillery
SMITH ROCK PILGRIMAGE
Guided climb for up to 6 people from Smith Rock Climbing School
BE COOL
Stylish cooler from BridgePort Brewery
PATAGONIA FOR TWO
2 hats, 2 fleeces, and a duffel bag from Patagonia
CAMP STYLE
Handcrafted camp stool from Wood & Faulk
MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU
Tree Climbing Adventure for 2 from Expedition Old Growth
GOOD MORNING AT THE TRAILHEAD
2 bags of coffee
2 Oregon Wild camp mugs
Columbia backpack
PALEO PALATE
$50 gift certificate to Dick's Kitchen
PERFECT PINOT
Tasting for 2 and two bottles of 2013 Dundee Hill pinot noir
BRIDGE & BURN
$100 gift certificate + gift basket (matchbox, notebooks, t-shirt, cap)
WILD HARVEST
Assorted Juniper Ridge tea, incense, and other wild-harvested goods
HOWL AT THE MOON
Moonlight snowshoe hike with Oregon Wild, including warm and warming beverages
COLUMBIA GORGE
White Salmon half day rafting trip for 2
