Adventure Trip Schedule

Location: Yellow River State Forest, IA
Dates: January 21-22
Pre-Trip Meeting: January 17 @ 5pm
Cost: Student $30, University $35, Guest $40

Spend a weekend learning and practicing winter camping skills. This educational trip is sure to pack discoveries for everyone. Packing, cooking, sleeping, and other winter camping necessities will all be covered on this trip. If the weather is favorable, we will break out the snowshoes and cross country skis. Weather providing, you will also have the chance to sleep in your own snow cave (quinzhee)! No experience necessary.

Location: Afton Alps, MN
Dates: February 3-4
Pre-Trip Meeting: January 31 @ 5pm
Cost: Student $145, University $155, Guest $170

Spend the weekend skiing in Minnesota! Afton Alps, located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, is one of the largest ski and snowboard areas in the Midwest with nearly 300 skiable acres. It offers the best variety of terrain, from beginner to expert. This exciting Midwest skiing adventure comes with an all day Saturday lift ticket and one night lodging in a local hotel. And don't you fret; we'll be back in time for all those Super Bowl preparations. Price based on 4-person occupancy.

Location: Matsell Bridge Natural Area, IA
Dates: February 11
Pre-Trip Meeting: February 7 @ 5pm
Cost: Student $15, University $20, Guest $25

Come out for a day of cross-country skiining on the Wapsipinicon River. Matsell Bridge and Mt. Hope have some of the best groomed trails in the Cedar Valley. Pack a lunch, warm clothes, and some money for dinner, and we provide the rest. may even hit Prime Rib night at the Stone City General Store Pub! There is a full mpoon that can provide some after dinner traacks to burn off a hearty meal. No experience necessary!

Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Date: February 25
Time: Competition begins at 9am
Early Registration (Before Feb. 15): $30
Late Registration (Feb. 16-24): $35
Day-of Registration (Feb. 25): $40

UNI's own 14th annual climbing competition is a sure shot for a good time! Rock Revolution is a friendly and fun spirited competition open to climbers of all skill levels. For the first time, the comp will feature a Collegiate Climbing Series bracket open to students from regional universities. This event will push you to the limit and leave you exhausted by the end of the day. Stop by WRC 174 or visit our website for more info.

Location: Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA & Santa Fe River, FL
Dates: March 9-18
Pre-Trip Meeting: March 1 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $500, University $525, Guest $575
*Sign up by Feb. 14 to receive at $25 discount!

Join us for our Southeastern adventure this Spring Break. We will be basking in the warm sunshine of Florida & the Georgia coast, while backpacking throughout the Cumberland Island National Seashore and camping along some of the rivers of Northern Florida. The Santa Fe & Ichetucknee rivers are pristine and exotic waterways that are well-known for their natural springs that feed into the crystal-clear waters, which are native to a diverse population herons, turtles, & manatees among many other kinds of wildlife. Explore scenic rivers & sandy beaches with UNI Outdoors!

Location: Grand Staircase Escalante-National Monument, UT
Dates: March 9-18
Pre-Trip Meeting: March 1 @ 4 PM
Cost: Student $500, University $525, Guest $575
*Sign up by Feb. 14 to receive a$25 discount!

Embark on a slick-rock adventure that will expose us to an environment that was once a mecca for ancient people of the southwest. Pictographs and pueblo ruins are dwarfed by large sandstone arches that grant passage to the Escalante River. All experience levels welcome. Friday afternoon departure.

Location: Governor Dodge, WI
Date: March 24-25
Pre-Trip Meeting: March 20
Cost: Student $30, University $35, Guest $45

Want to try climbing outside without buying your own gear? The all women's climbing
trip is a wonderful introduction to outdoor climbing! Come join us on an outing to Governor
Dodge State Park, Wisconsin climbing beautiful sandstone cliffs and boulders. We
will be camping Friday night and climbing all day Saturday!

Rock Climbing
Location: Southern Illinois
Dates: March 29 – April 1
Pre-Trip Meeting: March 26 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $90, University $95, Guest $105

Come crank hard on the world famous sandstone for a weekend of bouldering and
climbing in Jackson Falls, Southern Illinois. Featured in Rock and Ice Magazine and
climbing videos, this area offers some of the best climbing around. Combine that
with the fall's natural beauty, and you've got yourself an adventure not to be missed.
All skill levels welcome! Thursday afternoon departure.

Location: Decorah, IA
Dates: April 6-7
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 3 @ 5pm
Cost: Student $25, University $30, Guest $35

Mountain bike under the full moon on Friday night, and then roll over more of Iowa's best single track on Saturday. We will eat dinner in Decorah and then return Saturday night. Experience suggested, provide your own bicycle, transportation and guiding provided.

Location: Sam's Throne, AR
Dates: April 13-15
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 10 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $90, University $95, Guest $105

Enjoy backpacking and climbing in one of the best outdoor recreation areas in Arkansas. This magnificent rock formation offers challenging routes for all skill levels and abilities. The scenery will be breathtaking! No experience necessary all equipment is provided.

Location: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, AR
Dates: April 19-22
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 10 @ 5 SPM
Cost: Student $90, University $95, Guest $105

The Arkansas Adventure Programming Conference is a student oriented programming
weekend for individuals that want to connect with other outdoor educational enthusiasts. Conference attendees from the state of Arkansas can share ideas and practices while attendees from neighboring states can learn about what Arkansas has to offer. Whether you are a part of a seasoned outdoor program or thinking about starting a program, Arkansas Adventure Programming Conference is for you! For additional details stop by the UNI Outdoors Office or visit www.lyon.edu/ outdoor-adventures.htm. Thursday afternoon departure.

Location: Paradise Sky Dives, Vinton, IA
Dates: April 30
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 26 @ 4 PM
Cost: $200

Dive into finals week with this sky diving extravaganza! Come perform a tandem jump with a trained tandem master. No experience is necessary. Transportation not provided. Dates and times are subject to change due to weather.

Location: Hawaii
Dates: May 7-17
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 2
Cost: Student: $1000, University $1150,
Guest $1300
Sign up and purchase airfare by April 1

Ever dream of tropical waters and swaying palm trees? Join us as we circumnavigate
the Big Island of Hawai'i. We will dive into half a day of surfing at Keauhou bay and then camp at Ho'okena beach park. Then we will kayak along the Kealakekua coast where we may encounter spinner dolphins. We will land our kayaks at cook monument where we will snorkel among the diverse coral reef. Heading on to Volcanoes National Park, we will camp at Namakani where giant eucalyptus trees fill the campground with aroma and singing branches. Finally we will meet our real challenge on a four day backpack to Waimanu valley, where no road may access. We will have a rest day at the beach and waterfall and then head back to the desert side where we will camp behind one of the most culturally important Hawaiian sites in all the islands. This ten day adventure is sure to deliver paradise at a fraction of the cost.

Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Date: August 4-11
Cost*: Student $325, University $350, Guest $375
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 23rd, July 30th
*Sign up by April 23 to receive a $50 discount!

Come & hike Rocky Mountain National Park with us. We'll lead you across its diverse environment, which is composed of towering 13,000 ft peaks, glaciated lakes, green forests, sheer granite cliffs, and grassy meadows. This backpacking adventure will challenge your definition of spectacular and show off the best of the Rockies with its amazing vistas and stunning wildlife. Good physical condition is a prerequisite.