Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Intro to Lead Climbing Clinic
These clinics offer an opportunity to get you prepared for using your own rope! Review skills, how to use quickdraws, lead belaying with a braking device, catching and taking falls safely and safe communication.
*All participants MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Yoga for Climbers
Outdoor Program and SRC Fitness are partnering to bring Yoga for Climbers to the SRC U of I Climbing Center as part of De-Stress Fest. Students will be lead through dynamic movements and powerful poses in this vinyasa style class. Equipment will be provided.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Climbing Basics Clinics
Basics clinics consist of learning how to tie the figure 8 follow-through knot, belay using a manual breaking belay device and cover proper communications between climbers and belayers.
Cost is $12 for students and $15 for all others.
*All climbing center guests MUST have a completed basics clinic or completed skills assessment on file with the U of I Climbing Center staff — this is a one-time requirement for all patrons.
University Location: Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Free Rental Fridays
Show your VandalCard for free Climbing Center rentals during the Climbing Center's regular business hours!
*All guests of the U of I Climbing Center must have a completed basics clinic or climbing basic skills assessment on file with the climbing center staff.
Questions? Contact us at 208-885-6810 or stownsend@uidaho.edu.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Wilderness First Responder Hybrid Course *FULL COURSE*
Taught by Desert Mountain Medicine.
Registration ends Dec. 5, 2025. Please note that this is a FULL COURSE and not a refresher course.
Cost $780 for all.
Registration for the course is completed in person at the Outdoor Program office located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC), by phone at 208-885-6810 or by e-mail at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu.
Questions? Contact us at 208-885-6810 or stownsend@uidaho.edu.
Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, January 9, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Wilderness First Responder Hybrid Course *REFRESHER COURSE*
Taught by Desert Mountain Medicine.
Registration ends Dec. 5, 2025. Please note that this is a REFRESHER COURSE and not a full course.
Cost $380 for all.
Registration for the course is completed in person at the Outdoor Program office located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC), by phone at 208-885-6810 or by e-mail at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu.
Questions? Contact us at 208-885-6810 or stownsend@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Friday, January 9, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. First Week of School Climbing Center Basics Clinic
If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basic clinic out of the way to enjoy the UI Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness, and belay device.
Cost: $10 for UI Students; $15 for all others.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. First Week of School Climbing Center Basics Clinic
If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basic clinic out of the way to enjoy the UI Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness, and belay device.
Cost: $10 for UI Students; $15 for all others.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. First Week of School Climbing Center Basics Clinic
If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basic clinic out of the way to enjoy the UI Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness, and belay device.
Cost: $10 for UI Students; $15 for all others.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. Intro to Backcountry Ski Tour
Learn how to use AT skis or Splitboard for a tour on Moscow Mountain. Cost includes equipment, instruction and transportation.
Sign up early to reserve your spot before Jan. 23!
Prerequisite: Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip.
Registration: Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Cost: $70 for UIdaho students, $90 for all others. Includes equipment, instruction and transportation.
University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Winter Camping
Learn the basics of winter camping with a weekend on the UIdaho Experimental Forest. Cost includes equipment, instruction and transportation.
Sign up early to reserve your spot before Jan. 21! Prerequisite: Pre-trip meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 21, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. , Registration: Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. , Cost: $65 for UIdaho students, $85 for all others. Includes equipment, instruction and transportation.
University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Sunday, January 25, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Snowshoe Day Trip
Learn how to snowshoe with Outdoor Program on this one-day hike to our local U of I Experimental Forest. Cost includes instruction, equipment, and transportation.
Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot before Jan. 23!
Cost: $30 for U of I Students; $45 for all others.
Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Aerial Arts Clinic
Drop in for a basic introduction to the craft and art of aerial dance including silks, lyric and sling techniques in the U of I Climbing Center.
Cost: $10 for U of I Students; $15 for all others.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. Free Rental Friday
Rent climbing equipment like a climbing harness and climbing shoes for free.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Rent climbing equipment like a climbing harness and climbing shoes for free.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Friday, January 30, 2026.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. Cross Country Ski Tour
Learn the basics of cross country skiing with a day on the UIdaho Experimental Forest. Cost includes equipment, instruction and transportation.
Sign up early to reserve your spot before Jan. 29!
Prerequisite: Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip.
Registration: Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Cost: $35 for UIdaho students, $50 for all others. Includes equipment, instruction and transportation.
University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Saturday, January 31, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Mountain Express Ski Bus
Let Outdoor Program do the driving and you focus on the skiing with our ski bus! Includes transportation and lift ticket to Lookout Pass, Idaho.
Pre-trip meeting on the Friday before at 5:30 p.m. in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Cost: $76 for UI Students; $86 for all others; $20 for ride only.
Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Intro to Lead Climbing
Lead lead climbing skills from our staff throughout the Spring 2026 semester.
Cost: $10 for UI Students; $15 for all others.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. Mountain Express Ski Bus
Let Outdoor Program do the driving and you focus on the skiing with our ski bus! Includes transportation and lift ticket to Lookout Pass, Idaho.
Pre-trip meeting on the Friday before at 5:30 p.m. in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Cost: $76 for UI Students; $86 for all others; $20 for ride only.
Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Avalanche Level 1 Course
Students must have an Avalanche Rescue before going on this course that includes two classroom sessions and a three-day field session. Cost includes group equipment and instruction (participants must provide own transportation and lodging).
For all Avalanche Field Sessions participants must rent or supply their own backcountry set up. This Avalanche Level 1 Course takes place in Silver Valley, Idaho.
Sign up early to reserve your spot before Feb. 10! Prerequisite: Pre-trip classroom sessions are at 5:30 p.m. Feb 10 and 12, in the SRC Classroom. The classroom sessions are required prior to the field session. , Registration: Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. , Cost: $330 for UIdaho students, $380 for all others. Includes group equipment and instruction.
University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Monday, February 16, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Galentine's Women's Led Mountain Express Ski Bus
Let Outdoor Program do the driving and you focus on the skiing with our ski bus! Includes transportation and lift ticket to Lookout Pass, Idaho. This trip is open to all.
Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday , Feb. 13, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Cost: $76 for UI Students; $86 for all others; $20 for ride only.
Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Women's Led Cross Country Ski Tour
Enjoy a snow-filled adventure on cross-country trails on the UIdaho Experimental Forest. Cost includes equipment, instruction and transportation. This trip is open to all.
Sign up early to reserve your spot before Feb. 19! Prerequisite: Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. , Registration: Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. , Cost: $35 for UIdaho Students; $50 for all others.
University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Mountain Express Ski Bus
Let Outdoor Program do the driving and you focus on the skiing with our ski bus! Includes transportation and lift ticket to Lookout Pass, Idaho.
Pre-trip meeting on the Friday before at 5:30 p.m. in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Cost: $76 for UI Students; $86 for all others; $20 for ride only.
Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Aerial Arts Clinic
Drop in for a basic introduction to the craft and art of aerial dance including silks, lyric and sling techniques in the U of I Climbing Center.
Cost: $10 for U of I Students; $15 for all others.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. Free Rental Friday
Rent climbing equipment like a climbing harness and climbing shoes for free.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Rent climbing equipment like a climbing harness and climbing shoes for free.
Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Friday, February 27, 2026.
For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu. Mountain Express Ski Bus
Let Outdoor Program do the driving and you focus on the skiing with our ski bus! Includes transportation and lift ticket to Lookout Pass, Idaho.
Pre-trip meeting on the Friday before at 5:30 p.m. in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
Cost: $76 for UI Students; $86 for all others; $20 for ride only.
Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Questions? Register at the Outdoor Program office in the Student Rec Center. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.