Adventure Trip Schedule

Location: Pictured Rocks, MI
Date: Sept. 17-20 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: Sept. 14 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $90, University $95, Guest $105

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forests, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Join UNI Outdoors as we hike a section of the North Country Scenic Trail which hugs the shoreline of Lake Superior and rewards hikers with exhilarating views and opportunities for personal challenge. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes.

Location: Shelf Road, CO
Date: Sept. 24-27 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: Sept. 21 @ 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 this inaugural adventure to Shelf Road as we climb the crags in this high desert setting while gazing upon snow capped peaks. No experience necessary; all equipment is provided.

Location: Custer State Park, SD
Date: Oct. 1-4 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: Sept. 28 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $90, University $95, Guest $105

Join UNI Outdoors for a weekend of climbing in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota! Stunning views make climbing in the Black Hills a powerful experience. You’ll be in awe of the towering spires and bluffs that rise above the forests. No experience necessary; all equipment is provided.

Location: Cedar Valley, IA
Date: Oct. 4
Pre-Trip Meeting: Oct. 4 @ 7:30 PM
Cost: Student $15, University $17, Guest $20

Spend the evening paddling by the moonlight! Join UNI Outdoors after the sun goes down for an evening paddle down the Cedar River. We’ll also enjoy s’mores around the campfi re at the end of our journey. You provide the company, and we’ll supply the gear. Come ready to paddle!

Location: Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI
Date: Oct. 8-11 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: Oct. 5 @ 4 PM
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 while you enjoy the fall hues of the forest. 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: Sam’s Throne, AR
Date: Oct. 8-11 *Thursday afternoon departure
Pre-Trip Meeting: Oct. 5 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $90, University $95, Guest $105

Enjoy backpacking and climbing in Ozark National Forest. The exposed sandstone cliffs of Sam’s Throne offer challenging routes for all skill levels and abilities. The scenery will be breathtaking! No experience necessary; all equipment is provided.

Location: Cedar Valley, IA
Date: Oct. 24
Registration Deadline: Oct. 14
Pre-Race Meeting: Oct. 24 @ 8 AM
Cost: $45 per team
*Teams must consist of 3 individuals, be coed, and university affiliated

This adventure race is in year four and a sure shot for a good time! This friendly event consists of segments of running, paddling, and portaging. Thrown into the mix are a few mystery events that are sure to be exciting! Stop by WRC 174 for more information.

Location: Mammoth Cave, KY
Date: Nov. 13-15
Pre-Trip Meeting: Nov. 10 @ 4 PM
Cost: Student $170, University $175, Guest $185

Get down and dirty in the largest cave in the world! Join UNI Outdoors for a weekend of spelunking in Mammoth Cave National Park. The wild cave tour offers tight places and small spaces. No experience necessary. Lodging will consist of Kentucky style cabins near the park.

Location: Grand Canyon, AZ
Date: Nov. 21-29
Pre-Trip Meeting: Nov. 10 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $600, University $625, Guest $700
*$25 discount if you sign up before Oct. 1!

Explore one of the natural wonders of the world! Spend 4 days and 3 nights backpacking in spectacular Grand Canyon National Park. We will backpack deep into the Colorado River gorge during this Thanksgiving break adventure. This backpacking trip offers breathtaking views and majestic landscapes. In route, we will also stop by Utah’s famous Arches National Park. Your fitness level should be good on this demanding trip.

Location: Hunter’s Cave, MO
Date: Dec. 5-6
Pre-Trip Meeting: Dec. 1 @ 5 PM
Cost: Student $80, University $85, Guest $95

Enter night, exit light! You’ll experience cool air drifting out of the cave as you follow a stream into the darkness. Unique cave formations, water crawls, and bats will all be part of this underground adventure.

Location: Scottish Highlands
Date: May 17-28
Informational Meetings: Oct. 6 & Nov. 18, 5 PM
Cost: Student $1,000, University $1,150, Guest $1,300 + Airfare
*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. The West Highland Way is a 95 mile footpath opened in 1980 as the fi rst offi cial 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. During our journey we will be hiking “Scottish style” by utilizing a pack service which will allow you to enjoy the majestic countryside with only a day pack weighing you down. In addition, our accommodations will include a variety of options including hostels, wigwams, and tents depending upon the night. At the end of each day’s hike, you typically have the option of dinning at a local Scottish pub or preparing a tasty trail meal, you decide. After completing the West Highland Way, we will be spending a few days in the shadows of Ben Nevis in the quaint town of Ft. William. 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. At the conclusion of our stay in the Highlands, we will journey by train back to Glasgow through the region in which we just traveled. A trip along the West Highland Way is indeed infused with the Scottish culture but is also very demanding. Long days are par for the course on terrain that has been known to take a toll on the feet of those who have hiked upon its grid. In addition, the Scottish weather can be windy and wet, so a positive attitude is a must. Nevertheless, the journey is rewarding.