Intro to Ice Climbing
Trips and Summit
Join Outdoor Adventures for a long weekend trip to the Ouray Ice Park and try your hand at ice climbing! On this 4-day trip, we will travel to Colorado, spend two full days climbing in the park, and stay in comfortable yurts at Ridgway State Park. This trip is designed for beginner to intermediate climbers and focuses on learning foundational ice climbing skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Along the way, you will enjoy good food, great company, and a memorable, hands-on introduction to one of winter’s most exciting and unique mountain activities.
This is a frontcountry day trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. While we will be sleeping in yurts, these structures have limited amenities. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Includes ice climbing equipment, group gear, transportation, group meals, and instruction from Trip Leaders.
This trip…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $275. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=15492693-8d22-490e-962a-cf211b0175b1. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 16, 2026 – Monday, January 19, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Disco After Dark
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Disco After Dark | Tuesday | 1/20 - 6:00pm | Free, Boulder by day, boogie by night -- Disco vibes all night long!
NO REGISTRTION. JUST SHOW UP.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cross-country Skiing Day Trip
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Join OA as we go cross-country skiing on beautiful trails perfect for both beginner and seasoned skiers. Glide through snowy trails and serene landscapes on an unforgettable cross-country ski adventure. Learn basic techniques while enjoying the serene winter landscape. Ideal for all skill levels. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures.
This is a front-country day trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. There will be limited access to running water or other modern amenities like pit toilets while on the adventure. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Cross-country ski setup, transportation, trip leader instruction, and activity-specific gear (personal clothing not included). While some snacks are provided, participants are responsible for bringing their own…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $55. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=02a6e79c-fb39-4058-986d-ff49f34ad973. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Intro to Uphill Touring Day Trip
Trips and Summit
Join OA and learn the basics of backcountry touring gear! Backcountry touring takes you off the groomed path and into fresh snow - where the uphill can be difficult, but the downhill is delightful. Combining exploration, cardio, and skill-building under Trip Leader guidance, backcountry touring trips are a rewarding challenge. Our Intro to Uphill touring Trips are the first step for those with previous resort experience who wish to break into the touring realm. We will show you everything you need to know involving the gear needed to get into backcountry touring as well as other considerations and next steps into the sport. Note that this IS NOT an Avalanche Safety course, and we do not include in-depth avalanche safety lessons. This is a great trip for those looking to prepare for their first Avi 1 course and learn how the gear works. Participants should come into this trip with confident resort skiing experience.
This is a backcountry day trip: There will be no access to running water or other modern…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $75. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a729fa78-46a1-442b-ad8e-9186c97e7dfe. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, January 31, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Full Moon Snowshoe
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Join OA for a snowshoeing hike through the stunning Wasatch mountains. Whether you're a seasoned snowshoer or new to winter adventures, this guided hike offers a fun journey through snowy landscapes. Explore frosted forests, quiet meadows, and panoramic mountain views. This trip is great for beginners who take part in regular moderate physical activity. We typically offer both full day trips and full-moon trips. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures.
This is a frontcountry day trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. There will be limited access to running water or other modern amenities like pit toilets while on the adventure. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Includes snowshoes, transportation, lunch, and instruction from Trip Leaders.
This trip is rated…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $35. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5f1f89a1-c6ba-4acc-9965-c20de5db3b08. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, February 1, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Ski Repair and Maintenance Clinic
Trips and Summit
It's Ski Season! Ever wonder what actually happens to your skis or snowboard when you give it to OA Shop staff for The Works? In this clinic, our skilled OA technicians will show you how we use our ski repair equipment to repair, maintain, and care for our ski fleet. All participants will get hands-on experience p-texing and waxing a set of skis. Bring your own skis or snowboard with you and leave this clinic with a fresh wax to start the season off right!Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:- Why tuning skis is important for performance and longevity-How to assess different types of damage to bases and choose the appropriate type of repair-The basics of waxing skis/snowboards (with materials provided)-The basics of p-tex-ing skis/snowboards (with materials provided)-The basics of the negative environmental effects waxing skis can have on a watershedThis clinic will take place at the Outdoor Adventures Gear Shop in the Student Life Center at 6:00PM.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Intermediate Backcountry Touring
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Join OA as we experience skiing in the backcountry for a day in the breathtaking Wasatch mountains. Venture off groomed trails into backcountry terrain, where the uphill can be difficult, but the downhill is delightful. Combining exploration, cardio, and skill-building under Trip Leader guidance, our Backcountry skiing trip is a rewarding challenge. Participants should have previous backcountry skiing experience for this trip. If you do not, or are unsure if you meet the prerequisites for this trip, consider joining one of our Intro to Uphill Touring Trips instead.
This is a backcountry day trip: There will be no access to running water or other modern amenities while on the adventure. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Includes backcountry ski gear, safety gear, transport, and instruction. While some snacks are provided, participants are responsible for lunch for the day. Winter clothing is not provided on this trip,…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $95. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1df3c0ee-190e-4fea-acdb-78a967076d00. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, February 7, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Hang on to Love
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Hang On To Love | Tuesday | 2/10 - 7:00pm-9:30pm | Free
Crush Problems, not Hearts! Grab a buddy and work together to complete all of The Summit's Partner Climbs! Prizes for the winning partners!
No Registration.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Backcountry Yurt Weekend
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Join OA for an overnight backcountry touring and yurt camping experience in the stunning Uinta range of Utah. Explore snow-capped mountains, quiet forests, and shimmering snow fields. This trip will involve uphill ski touring to a remote yurt, campfires, woodfire cooking, and day ski expeditions straight out the door of the yurt! This trip has two optional activities from the yurt that accommodates for both seasoned backcountry skiers and beginner snow enthusiasts. One involves a longer ski tour, and the other involves a day hike (on skis) and snow fort building. All participants should feel comfortable on alpine skis.
This is a backcountry trip: Our back-country trips are great for beginners or those looking to take the next step from a front-country trip. Participants will sleep in tents, and there will be no access to showers, running water, or other modern amenities. Trip leaders will teach participants how to dispose of waste properly by following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee:…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $275. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=751dd0ab-b3c8-48d5-b493-b9c7a5e173d9. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, February 13, 2026 – Monday, February 16, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Intro to Uphill Touring Day Trip
Trips and Summit
Join OA and learn the basics of backcountry touring gear! Backcountry touring takes you off the groomed path and into fresh snow - where the uphill can be difficult, but the downhill is delightful. Combining exploration, cardio, and skill-building under Trip Leader guidance, backcountry touring trips are a rewarding challenge. Our Intro to Uphill touring Trips are the first step for those with previous resort experience who wish to break into the touring realm. We will show you everything you need to know involving the gear needed to get into backcountry touring as well as other considerations and next steps into the sport. Note that this IS NOT an Avalanche Safety course, and we do not include in-depth avalanche safety lessons. This is a great trip for those looking to prepare for their first Avi 1 course and learn how the gear works. Participants should come into this trip with confident resort skiing experience.
This is a backcountry day trip: There will be no access to running water or other modern…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $75. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a729fa78-46a1-442b-ad8e-9186c97e7dfe. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Day Snowshoeing
Trips and Summit
Join OA for a snowshoeing hike through the stunning Wasatch mountains. Whether you're a seasoned snowshoer or new to winter adventures, this guided hike offers a fun journey through snowy landscapes. Explore frosted forests, quiet meadows, and panoramic mountain views. This trip is great for beginners who take part in regular moderate physical activity. We typically offer both full day trips and full-moon trips. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures.
This is a frontcountry day trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. There will be limited access to running water or other modern amenities like pit toilets while on the adventure. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Includes snowshoes, transportation, lunch, and instruction from Trip Leaders.
This trip is rated…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $45. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5f1f89a1-c6ba-4acc-9965-c20de5db3b08. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. SENDsations Annual Bouldering Competition
Come participate in the Summit's Annual Bouldering Competition. With four divisions to compete in, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Open, climbers of all abilities have an opportunity to make it to a Finals Round.
The preliminary redpoint round will open at 6:00am on Monday and close at 5:00pm Thursday. Climbers will self-select into the division they want to compete in and record their sends through the Pebble App. All registered competitors will receive a Pebble Competition Registration Link the week prior to the competition start date.
Division finals will be held on Saturday.
All climbers will receive a raffle ticket for registration and a raffle ticket for each division final they watch. Raffles and Prizes will be distributed to in-person attendees following the last finals round on Saturday.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $25. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a625b2a1-4763-4cc5-81f8-5257046c18dd. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Intermediate Backcountry Touring
Trips and Summit
Join OA as we experience skiing in the backcountry for a day in the breathtaking Wasatch mountains. Venture off groomed trails into backcountry terrain, where the uphill can be difficult, but the downhill is delightful. Combining exploration, cardio, and skill-building under Trip Leader guidance, our Backcountry skiing trip is a rewarding challenge. Participants should have previous backcountry skiing experience for this trip. If you do not, or are unsure if you meet the prerequisites for this trip, consider joining one of our Intro to Uphill Touring Trips instead.
This is a backcountry day trip: There will be no access to running water or other modern amenities while on the adventure. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Includes backcountry ski gear, safety gear, transport, and instruction. While some snacks are provided, participants are responsible for lunch for the day. Winter clothing is not provided on this trip,…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $95. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1df3c0ee-190e-4fea-acdb-78a967076d00. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Spring Break: Rio Grande Canoeing Expedition
Trips and Summit
Journey deep into the desert wilderness of West Texas as we paddle the scenic Rio Grande through Boquillas and Hot Springs Canyon. Over 10 unforgettable days, you’ll navigate calm desert waters beneath towering limestone walls, soak in natural riverside hot springs, and hike through Chihuahuan Desert landscapes. Each night, we’ll camp under some of the darkest skies in the country. This expedition blends world-class canoeing with backcountry hiking, relaxing hot springs, and a true immersion into the desert of Texas. You’ll learn the foundations of front country and backcountry camping, river travel, and desert navigation, and hopefully leave with new confidence and a crew of friends to explore with.
This is a front-country and backcountry trip: Participants will spend 9 nights sleeping in tents in both front-country (car-camping) and backcountry (multi-night river canoeing) settings. Some campsites may have pit toilets, but many will not. Trip Leaders will teach participants how to travel and camp…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $695. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f4538dc2-1c56-4de1-8075-299d7be8ce18. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 6, 2026 – Sunday, March 15, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Ski Repair and Maintenance Clinic
Trips and Summit
It's Ski Season! Ever wonder what actually happens to your skis or snowboard when you give it to OA Shop staff for The Works? In this clinic, our skilled OA technicians will show you how we use our ski repair equipment to repair, maintain, and care for our ski fleet. All participants will get hands-on experience p-texing and waxing a set of skis. Bring your own skis or snowboard with you and leave this clinic with a fresh wax to start the season off right!Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:- Why tuning skis is important for performance and longevity-How to assess different types of damage to bases and choose the appropriate type of repair-The basics of waxing skis/snowboards (with materials provided)-The basics of p-tex-ing skis/snowboards (with materials provided)-The basics of the negative environmental effects waxing skis can have on a watershedThis clinic will take place at the Outdoor Adventures Gear Shop in the Student Life Center at 6:00PM.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Dry Tooling
Trips and Summit
Curious about ice climbing? Dry tooling is a great first step into the ice climbing world. Our instructors will review the anatomy of an ice tool, techniques used when dry tooling, and give participants hands on experience dry tooling in the Summit. Registration Opens 8/11Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:- Understand the anatomy of a tool and the differences between dry tooling, ice, and mixed climbing- Understand Water Ice and Mixed ratings- Practice fundamental and advanced techniques specific to dry tooling- Climb the dry tool routes in The Summit. This clinic will take place at The Summit in the Student Life Center at 6:00pm.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Graduate Students: Backpacking
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Join OA as we embark on a multi-day backpacking trip through the deserts of Southern Utah. We will observe diverse ecosystems, view petroglyphs, and sleep in tents under the stars. Backpacking is a beginner friendly sport that allows participants to see nature’s beauty in a unique and personal way. This trip will involve hiking and carrying your gear from camp to camp. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures. On this trip, we will learn various skills such as how to pack a backpack, how to set up camp, navigation, water purification, backcountry cooking. and Leave No Trace Ethics.
This is a backcountry trip: Our back-country trips are great for beginners or those looking to take the next step from a front-country trip. Participants will sleep in tents, and there will be no access to showers, running water, or other modern amenities. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate and dispose of waste…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $175. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=08c25685-5744-497f-b06e-a14ee62d1074. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 27, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Canyoneering
Trips and Summit
Join OA for some introductory canyoneering in the beautiful sandstone canyons of Southern Utah. North Wash is the home to some of the most beautiful, exciting canyons in the state. This trip includes deep, twisting narrows, multiple rappels, and some thrilling downclimbs. Trip cost covers gear, instruction, transportation, and equipment. Participants should be comfortable with heights and able to hike 5 miles. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures.
This is a front-country trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. Participants will sleep in tents with easy access to our vehicles. Most of our front-country trips camp in established campgrounds with pit-toilets but with limited access to running water. Trip leaders will teach participants how to dispose of waste properly by following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Canyoneering…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $195. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cee9eea0-e835-4494-92e8-57a1c6cec3e3. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Intro to Mechanical Advantage Systems
Trips and Summit
Mechanical advantage systems are a technical rope skill for climbers, river runners, and cayoneers looking to improve their knowledge of rope systems to haul heavy loads, for potential rescues, or fulfill their curiosity of 3:1 pulleys. This clinic will be held in a classroom setting. You can expect to learn about the types of gear needed to build mechanical advantage systems. Registration Opens 8/11/25Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:- Understand the fundamentals of Mechanical Advantage- Identify 3:1,6:1,& 9:1 MA systems- Build a 3:1 Mechanical Advantage system. This clinic will take place at The Hub classroom in the Student Life Center (just outside of OA) at 6:00 PM.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d4647e1c-07bf-4825-9a88-29f6904e69b5. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Ski Repair and Maintenance Clinic
Trips and Summit
It's Ski Season! Ever wonder what actually happens to your skis or snowboard when you give it to OA Shop staff for The Works? In this clinic, our skilled OA technicians will show you how we use our ski repair equipment to repair, maintain, and care for our ski fleet. All participants will get hands-on experience p-texing and waxing a set of skis. Bring your own skis or snowboard with you and leave this clinic with a fresh wax to start the season off right!Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:- Why tuning skis is important for performance and longevity-How to assess different types of damage to bases and choose the appropriate type of repair-The basics of waxing skis/snowboards (with materials provided)-The basics of p-tex-ing skis/snowboards (with materials provided)-The basics of the negative environmental effects waxing skis can have on a watershedThis clinic will take place at the Outdoor Adventures Gear Shop in the Student Life Center at 6:00PM.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Crack Climbing
Trips and Summit
Some say crack climbing is the best style of climbing, they would be correct. Come explore crack climbing techniques with our climbing instructors and you'll be flying up splitters in no time. Get hands on practice on our crack in the summit and walk away with some climbing tape to craft your own crack gloves. Registration opens 8/11/25Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:- Build a crack glove out of climbing tape- Learn crack climbing techniques specific to hands, fingers, and off width cracks- Climb The Summit's crack with confidence.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu.