Adventure Trip Schedule

Location: Volga River State Recreation Area, Iowa
Date: Jan. 23
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jan. 19 @ 5pm
Cost: Student $20, University $25, Guest $30

Come spend a Saturday exploring the cross country trails of the Volga River State Recreation area. Located just outside of Fayette, IA, this area often referred to as “little Switzerland”, is known for its rugged heavily forested topography, which will be a welcome change from the rolling farmland commonly associated with Iowa. UNI Outdoors will spend the afternoon skiing the 25 miles of trails located at the recreation area. All skill levels welcome, UNI Outdoors will provide all the ski equipment necessary. Just come dressed for cold weather. *Discount of $5 if you provide own skis.

Location: Afton Alps, MN
Date: Feb. 5-6
Pre-Trip Meeting: Feb. 1st @ 5pm
Cost: Student $145, University $155, Guest $170
*Sign up by Jan. 22 to receive a $15 discount!

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 Superbowl preparations.

Location: Havasupai
Date: March 13-21
Pre-Trip Meeting: Feb. 23rd @ 5pm
Cost: Student $500, University $525, Guest $575
*Receive $25 discount if signed up by Valentine’s day.

Explore the riches of the Grand Canyon’s western edge. Spend
2 nights, 3 days backpacking around magnificent canyons,
spectacular waterfalls and views worthy of a postcard.
Although Havasupai is not located in Grand Canyon National
Park, we will be spending 2 days hiking “The Big Ditch” along
the way. No experience necessary.

Location: Rio Grande River, Texas/Mexico Border
Date: Mar. 13-22
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar. 3 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $500, University $525, Guest $575
*Sign up by Feb. 13 to receive a $25 discount!

Explore one of the last wild and remote rivers in the Southwest! This 90
mile stretch of river has 1,000+ foot canyon walls, wild burros, and lots
of warm desert sunshine. We may even soak in hot springs! Located along
the Texas/Mexico Border, the Rio Grande has rapids ranging from class
I-III. Swimming skills and good physical condition are a prerequisite.

Location: Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI
Date: April 1-4 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: March 29th @ 5pm
Cost: Student $60, University $65, Guest $75

Try your hand at backpacking as we hike a section of the Ice Age Trail through
Kettle Moraine State Forest. The Ice Age Trail is a thousand-mile footpath that
stretches across the state of Wisconsin. As you explore, evidence of the last
glacial advance will surround you. We’ll hike the rolling terrain of the forest
and spend our evenings nestled in some of the nicest backpacking shelters
east of the Mississippi.

Location: Red River Gorge, KY
Date: April 8-11 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 5th @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $75, University $80, Guest $90

Does the warm friction of a sandstone face get your blood pumping? Then
join UNI Outdoors on this epic adventure to “The Red.” We will spend the
weekend tearing up and down the faces of one of the south’s most popular
climbing destinations. Our days will be “chalk” full of bouldering, top roping,
and sport climbing. We will enjoy the soft starry skies of the south as we eat
our dinner around a crackling fire. It’s a climber’s dream come true, and the
scenery ain’t too shabby either.

Location: Kansas City, MO
Date: April 17-18
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 12th @ 5pm
Cost: Student $115, University $125, Guest $135

Do you enjoy steep drops, high speeds, and vertigo? Then this is the trip for you. During this trip, all day Saturday will be spent getting your thrills at Worlds of Fun (home to the Mamba) in Kansas City, Missouri. One night lodging will be included in trip price.

Location: Shelf Road, CO
Date: April 22-25
*Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 19th @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $110, University $115, Guest $125

Nestled in a beautiful Colorado Valley, Shelf Road is a sport climber’s Mecca! With nearly 1,000 routes on bombproof, pocketed limestone and phenomenal sun-soaked walls, this is an experience you don’t want to miss. Join UNI Outdoors on our second adventure to Shelf Road as we climb the crags in this high desert setting while gazing upon snow capped peaks.

Location: Iowa River
Date: April 29
Pre-trip Meeting: April 29 @ Noon
Cost: Student $15, University $20, Guest $25

Need a break from studying for finals? Come spend the afternoon paddling the wild and scenic Iowa River. You provide the company, we’ll supply the gear. We’ll leave at noon and be back in time for you to study the night away. Come ready to paddle.

Location: Paradise Sky Dives, Vinton, IA
Date: May 1
Pre-Trip Meeting: Apr. 28 @ 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. Dates and times are subject to change due to weather.
*Must be 18 years of age or older.

Location: Boundary Waters
Date: May 9-16
Pre-Trip Meeting: April 22 @ 4pm
Cost: Student $200, University $225, Guest $275
*Sign up by Spring Break to receive a $25 discount

What better way to wrap up a school year than to spend 5 days paddling the pristine waters of northern Minnesota. Come with UNI Outdoors and spend the first days of summer break canoeing, camping, and portaging through the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Wilderness (BWCAW). Canoeing and camping gear will be provided for the trip; all you need is an adventuresome spirit and basic swimming skills to make this adventure trip happen for you. Sign up by Spring Break and receive a $25 discount.

Location: Scotland
Date: May 17-28
Pre-Trip Meeting: March 30th @ 5pm
Cost: Student $1000+air fare, University $1150+air fare, Guest $1300+air fare

*Price includes lodging accommodations, train ride, most backpacking equipment, and pack carrying service; meals, luggage fees, and local transfers not included
**Co-Op with the University of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure

Discover the spectacular landscape of Scotland via the West Highland Way, a 95 mile footpath opened in 1980 as the first official long-distance footpath in the British country of Scotland. Towering mountains, tranquil lochs, and rushing rivers combine to reward you with a unique and ever changing landscape. We will journey the Way’s middle and northern sections, culminating in the quaint town of Fort William, nestled under Britain’s highest peak, Ben Nevis. During our journey, we will be hiking “Scottish style” by utilizing a pack service which allows you to enjoy the majestic countryside with only a day pack. During your time in Ft. William, you can enjoy the local shops, let your feet heal, or take a day bus ride to explore a historic castle. Perhaps you will want to head to Loch Ness in the hopes of seeing the monster! The option is yours. The University of Minnesota will make up the other half of the group. Price includes: Transportation to and from the airport, lodging accommodations, and train ride. Air Fare, meals, luggage fees, local transfers not included.