Campus Safety and Lighting Walk
Join the Violence Prevention & Education Office on a Campus Safety and Lighting Walk at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 to identify lighting and safety concerns across campus. Beginning at the ASUI Lounge in the Idaho Student Union Building, the event provides an opportunity for the public to engage in planning with U of I and the city of Moscow, where applicable, to create safe environments with or without sunlight. Attendees will divide into groups as they tour campus and Paradise Path.
University Location: ASUI Vandal Lounge - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus. Questions? Contact Katrina Critchfield, kcritchfield@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Backpack to Hot Springs
Join Outdoor Program for an iconic Idaho backpacking trip to Stanley Hot Springs from October 10-11. Cost includes transportation and group equipment. Register early to save your spot!
Cost: $65 for U of I students, $85 all others
Required Pre-Trip Meeting: October 8, 5:30 p.m. in the SRC Classroom
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Raft the Lower Salmon River
Join Outdoor Program for a weekend rafting the Lower Salmon River from Oct. 10-11. Register early to save your spot!
Cost: $120 for U of I students, $160 all others
Required Pre-Trip Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Intro to Aerial Arts
Come for a basic introduction to the craft and art of aerial dance, including silks, lyra and sling techniques.
Cost: $10 for UI students, $15 for all others
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Fall Twilight Trek
Join Outdoor Program for a Fall Twilight Trek on Moscow Mountain. This $15, 2-3 hour adventure is perfect for those with limited time and budget but who still want to get outside!
Sign up early to save your spot. Meet at 3 p.m. in the SRC Outdoor Program lobby on the day of, no pre-trip meeting required.
Trip sign-ups start on Aug. 19. Food is not included. Visit Outdoor Program office in the student rec center to sign-up.
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810 or outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
SRC Main - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Outdoor First Aid Clinic
Learn how to build a splint on an arm and more about the Wilderness First Responder course taught in January. This free introductory clinic with the Outdoor Program will help strengthen your outdoor skills.
University Location: SRC Classroom (SRC 103) - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Rock climbing in Post Falls
Join Outdoor Program for some fun fall, outside climbing single pitch routes in Post Falls, Idaho. Cost includes transportation, group equipment, rock climbing gear and instruction. Register early to save your spot!
Cost: $70 for U of I students, $90 all others
Required Pre-Trip Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14, in the SRC Classroom
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, October 17, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Healthy Belaytionships
Join Outdoor Program, Vandal Health Education and Violence Prevention Education for a Healthy Belaytionship free climbing basics and kahoot trivia in the SRC climbing center. Free climbing basics begins at 6 p.m. No prior climbing experience required!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Orionids Meteor Shower
Meet at the U of I Observatory to join the Outdoor Program for free hot drinks and to watch the night sky show. Bring your own mug and blankets.
University Location: Observatory.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:45 PM – Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:45 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. International Trivia Night at the Climbing Center
Join Outdoor Programs at the Climbing Center for a night of International Trivia! Test your knowledge of study abroad destinations, international students, global opportunities, and the many countries represented at the University of Idaho. Gather your friends, compete for bragging rights and discover just how global our campus is!
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕡 6-8pm
📍 Student Rec Center (Climbing Center).
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.campuslabs.com. Intro to Lead Climbing
Learn to climb using your own rope! This two-hour clinic teaches you how to use quickdraws and other lead climbing gear, lead belay with a manual braking device, catch and take falls safely and communicate effectively with your climbing partner.
Intro to Lead Climbing Clinics are limited to 12 participants per session
Cost: $10 for UI students, $15 for all others
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Fall Twilight Trek
Join Outdoor Program for a Fall Twilight Trek on Moscow Mountain. This $15, 2-3 hour adventure is perfect for those with limited time and budget but who still want to get outside!
Sign up early to save your spot. Meet at the SRC Outdoor Program lobby at 3pm on the day of, no pre-trip meeting required.
Trip sign-ups start on August 19. Food is not included. Visit Outdoor Program office in the student rec center to sign-up.
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810 or outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
SRC Main - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Monster Match Setting Party
Join Climbing Center setters and learn how to set climbing routes! Must have a climbing basics waiver on file to participate.
Cost: Free!
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Free Rental Friday
Rent climbing equipment like a climbing harness and climbing shoes for FREE.
Cost: FREE for U of I students
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Friday, October 30, 2026.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Minis Monster Match Climbing Competition
Kids under 12 years old can join in on the frighteningly fun climbing and costume competition in the climbing center! Climbers work with their guardian to fill out the Halloween bingo card while climbers make their way around the climbing center. Fill out the bingo, get a Halloween treat!
Cost: Free!
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at
climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Monster Match Climbing Competition
Join Outdoor Program for this frighteningly fun climbing and costume competition in the climbing center! Register early for Monster Match swag, and get in the Halloween spirit with door prizes, costume contests and spooky decorations.
Cost: $20 (includes event swag!)
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Annual Outdoor Equipment Sale & Swap
Find great deals on new and used outdoor gear at the 51st annual Outdoor Equipment Sale and Swap at the SRC! Open to students, employees and the community, this one-day event is the perfect chance to gear up for your next adventure. Looking to purchase a student pass to Lookout Mountain? Stop by, take your photo and pick up your pass for the 2026-27 season at the Sale and Swap!
Seller setup starts at 5 p.m. The cost to sell is $10.
Only cash or checks are accepted for entry fees. Purchases of equipment are between the buyer and seller.Entry from 6-6:30 p.m. is $5, Entry from 6:30-7 p.m. is $1, Entry from 7-8 p.m. is FREE, *U of I students and children under 12 are always free.
All proceeds support the Vandal Ski Team.
University Location: MAC Court - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Intro to Aerial Arts
Come for a basic introduction to the craft and art of aerial dance, including silks, lyra and sling techniques.
Cost: $10 for UI students, $15 for all others
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Intro to Lead Climbing
Learn to climb using your own rope! This two-hour clinic teaches you how to use quickdraws and other lead climbing gear, lead belay with a manual braking device, catch and take falls safely and communicate effectively with your climbing partner.
Intro to Lead Climbing Clinics are limited to 12 participants per session.
Cost: $10 for U of I students, $15 for all others
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Free Rental Friday
Rent climbing equipment like a climbing harness and climbing shoes for FREE.
Cost: FREE for U of I students
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Utah Backpack Trip
Spend your Fall Break on an epic adventure and explore the desert canyons and arches of southern Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante on this classic Outdoor Program trip. Cost includes transportation and group equipment. Register early to save your spot!
Cost: $300 for U of I students, $350 all others
Required Pre-Trip Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17, in the SRC Classroom
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 – Saturday, November 28, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Intro to Aerial Arts
Come for a basic introduction to the craft and art of aerial dance, including silks, lyra and sling techniques.
Cost: $10 for UI students, $15 for all others
Contact the Climbing Center with any questions at climbingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Wilderness First Responder Hybrid Course - Full Course
Learn wilderness medicine, basic life support skills and earn your CPR certification with the Wilderness First Responder Hybrid Course taught by Desert Mountain Medicine.
Registration closes Dec. 4, 2026.
Cost for Full Course: $780
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, January 8, 2027.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.