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 December 16th - January 5th 
(801) 581-8516

Monday-Friday, Dec 16-20 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Saturday, Dec 21 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 22 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday, Dec 23 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday, Dec 24-26 CLOSED
Friday, Dec 27 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, Dec 28 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 29 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday-Tuesday, Dec 30-31 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Jan 1 CLOSED
Thursday-Friday, Jan 2-3 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, Jan 4 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 5 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Equipment returns are during OA open hours only. All equipment must be returned 1 hour prior to closing. Additional fee will apply if equipment is returned outside of OA open hours.

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  1. Jan 18

    Saturday
     

    Backcountry Touring Day Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  2. Jan 20

    Monday
     

    Faculty and Staff: Snowshoeing Day Trip

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  3. Jan 24

    Friday
     

    Backcountry Yurt Overnight Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  4. Jan 25

    Saturday
     

    Cross-country Skiing Day Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  5. Jan 31

    Friday
     

    Snow Camping Overnight Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

 

Frequently Asked Questions

We are on the ground floor of the George S. Eccles Student Life Center.

1836 Student Life Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Yes, we want to help everyone enjoy the outdoors. Please see our equipment rental page for current options and rates.

Any currently enrolled student or faculty/staff paying the Campus Recreation fee will receive a 25% discount to the listed prices.

For most items, reservations are accepted the “week of” the rental period. Call us the Monday prior to your adventure and we'll be happy to get you the gear you need.

Exceptions: rafts and bikes can be reserved starting the last Monday of March for anytime during the season until November.

If equipment is damaged upon return, you will be responsible for repair or replacement.

If you’re not able to get your equipment back to us on time, please call ahead and pay for an additional day. If you fail to return your equipment on time, you will be charged an additional day plus a late fee.

We have a set number of oar frames and dry boxes for our rafts. So we don’t rent out oar frame equipment separately. 

Our trips are only open to current students, faculty, and staff at the University of Utah and their guests. 

See the schedule for this semester's trips.

Register online and pay the deposit with a credit card over the phone, or come to see us during our office hours within the Student Life Center.

Cooperative Adventure trips are planned and coordinated by Outdoor Adventures trip leaders. Trip costs are shared equally by all participants. All group planning, leadership and risks are shared by all participants equally. Because Outdoor Adventures trips are exciting, physically demanding, and take place in an environment over which we have no control, they can be potentially dangerous. As a participant on a Cooperative Adventure Trip, you must personally accept these conditions and assume full responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Trip size is limited, and registration plus payment is on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable deposit is required when you sign up to secure a spot for you. Each multi-day trip has a pre-trip meeting, and your attendance is strongly recommended.

These guidelines will help you select the best level of activity based on your fitness comfort level. Please contact OA if you have any questions.

  1. Introductory
    Outdoor learning with minimal fitness requisite; mild activity
  2. Relaxed
    Great for those who are new to outdoor adventures who are ready to get outside
  3. Moderate
    For active outdoor novices with a regular fitness activity or routine
  4. Vigorous
    For outdoor enthusiasts with regular 2–3 sessions of vigorous activity per week
  5. Strenuous
    For outdoor enthusiasts who do rigorous exercise 4+ times per week

University of Utah policies prohibit alcohol, controlled substances, and firearms. These items are not permitted on any OA Adventure.

Participants are not required to have health insurance, but it is strongly encouraged.

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SEEKS TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES

Last Updated: 12/18/24