Take a break and join the Outdoor Program at MOD Pizza on Monday, December 9th in support of the upcoming International Expedition: Backpack Ecuador!

Mention the SOU Outdoor Program International Expedition: Backpack Ecuador when purchasing a meal on Monday, December 9th and MOD Pizza South Medford will donate 20% of the purchase price to the trip.

About the trip: This winter break, SOU students will travel to Ecuador for a three-week backpacking adventure with the Outdoor Program. Starting in the small town of Cosanga, located in the cloud forest of the Oriental region, students will work on a collection of community projects (mingas), learn about sustainable permaculture practices, and lead local youth on adventure activities with the non-profit foundation Sustainable Roots. Students will then backpack the world-renowned El Condor Trek, a trail that spans the distance between Cotopaxi and Antisana, two of the largest volcanoes in the Andean range of Ecuador. Finally, students backpack the Quilotoa loop, hopping from mountain lodge, to hostel, to campground. In all, this trip seeks to grow students as travelers, adventurers and global citizens.