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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, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu.

Setting Party

Drop in at the U of I Climbing Center for a route setting party. Cost is free.  Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. Questions? esumner@uidaho.edu. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu.

Avalanche Level 2 Course

Students must have an Avalanche Rescue and Avalanche Level 1 before going on this course that includes two classroom sessions, online materials and a four-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. Location of this Avalanche Level 2 Course is TBD based on snow conditions.  Sign up early to reserve your spot before March 10! Prerequisite: Pre-trip classroom sessions are at 5:30 p.m. March 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, March 14, 2026 – Tuesday, March 17, 2026. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Utah Canyonlands Backpack

Explore the desert canyons and arches of southern Utah on this classic Outdoor Program trip to Grand Staircase in Escalante, Utah. Cost includes transportation and group equipment. Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 9, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Cost: $275 for UI Students; $350 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? 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, March 15, 2026 – Saturday, March 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, March 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, March 27, 2026. For more info visit preview.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, April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu.

Open Kayak Pool Session

Drop-in and practice your kayaking skills with Outdoor Program's kayak community. A great way to start your whitewater education. Cost for all is $10, includes kayak equipment rental at the pool. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. University Location: Shallow Pool - Swimming Center - Main Campus. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Swiftwater Rescue Training

Learn how to rescue yourself, others and equipment in swiftwater scenarios on the Potlatch River in Idaho. Cost includes equipment and SRT certification, additional $50 for drysuit rental. Training taught by Swiftwater Safety Institute. Sign up before April 3 to reserve your spot! Prerequisite: Pre-trip classroom session at 5:30-8 p.m. April 3, 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: $365 for all. University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Open Kayak Pool Session

Drop-in and practice your kayaking skills with Outdoor Program's kayak community. A great way to start your whitewater education.  Cost for all is $10, includes kayak equipment rental at the pool. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. University Location: Shallow Pool - Swimming Center - Main Campus. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Introduction to Backpacking

Join Outdoor Program on a trip to Kirkwood Ranch, Idaho, to learn the basic skills needed to go on your own backpacking adventures! Cost includes equipment, transportation, and instruction. Sign up early to reserve your spot before April 8. Required pre-trip meeting: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. , Registration: Register before April 8 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. University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Open Kayak Pool Session

Drop-in and practice your kayaking skills with Outdoor Program's kayak community. A great way to start your whitewater education.  Cost for all is $10, includes kayak equipment rental at the pool. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. University Location: Shallow Pool - Swimming Center - Main Campus. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Women's Led Canyon Backpacking

Backpack and camp next to the Selway River on this women-led trip. This trip is open to all. Cost includes transportation and group equipment. Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 15, in the SRC Classroom is required before the trip. Sign up before April 15th to reserve your spot! Cost: $65 for UI Students; $85 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? 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, April 18, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026. Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Earth Day Arboretum Hike

Meet at the Student Rec Center to join Outdoor Program in celebrating Earth Day with a hike around the arboretum and enjoy some hot drinks while there. BYOM - bring your own mug for this free outdoor workshop. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. University Location: Arboretum and Botanical Garden - Main Campus. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Open Kayak Pool Session

Drop-in and practice your kayaking skills with Outdoor Program's kayak community. A great way to start your whitewater education.  Cost for all is $10, includes kayak equipment rental at the pool. Contact Outdoor Program with any questions at outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6810. University Location: Shallow Pool - Swimming Center - Main Campus. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.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, April 24, 2026. For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu.

River Canyon Backpack

Backpack near the Seven Devils and enjoy epic views of the Salmon River drainage. Cost includes transportation and group equipment. Sign up before April 22 to reserve your spot! Prerequisite: Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 22, 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. University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026. 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, April 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu.

Sunset Yoga

Join Outdoor Program for sunset yoga outside the Student Rec Center for this free outdoor workshop. Yoga mats are available to borrow if needed, but feel free to bring your own! No blocks needed. 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. Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Atrium - 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, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. For more info visit preview.uidaho.edu.

Oregon Coast Surfing

Join Outdoor Program on a tropical themed PNW surf trip to Cannon Beach, Oregon, to celebrate the end of the school year! Cost includes transportation, camping, instruction, board rental and group equipment. We will leave the evening of May 7. Sign up before April 30 to reserve your spot! Required pre-trip meeting: Meet at 5:30 p.m. April 30, in the SRC Classroom. 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: $235 for UIdaho students, $290 for all others. University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Women's Led Hot Springs Trip

Backpack to Stanley Hot Springs in Idaho — need we say more? Cost includes transportation and group equipment. This trip is open to all. Sign up before May 5 to reserve your spot! Prerequisite: Pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. May 5 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. University Location: Outdoor Program Lounge - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.