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Summer Trip Registration Opens May 2nd

Trips & Adventures

Outdoor Adventures provides a variety of outdoor trips, from day trips/clinics to weekend and week adventures, to the University of Utah community. Participants can expect to see activities such as rock climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, cross-country skiing, backcountry touring, ice climbing, whitewater rafting/kayaking, flatwater trips such as canoeing or SUPing, and much more. The trip leaders are in constant training to provide a safe and positive learning environment in which participants can develop their outdoor skills. 

Campus Recreation Services members & significant others who have a CRS memberships (active membership required). Trips are not available to the general public. Trips are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, permits and weather.

SUMMER 2025 Trips

Registration for OA Summer Trips opens May 2nd at 12pm.

Trip registration

Day Trips

 Dates Offered Cost
Big Cottonwood Rock Climbing

Saturday, May 24th
Saturday, July 12th

 $75
Afternoon Stand-up Paddleboarding

Saturday, June 7th
Saturday, July 19th

 $45
Silverlake Hike and Swim Saturday, June 14th $35
Weber River Rafting Saturday, July 26th $85

Overnight Trips

 Dates Offered Cost
Intro to Backpacking: Uintas Backpack and Climb Friday, June 20th - Sunday, June 22nd $185


Wilderness Welcome

Start your first year at the University of Utah off right by joining Outdoor Adventures on one of our 6-day Wilderness Welcome Trips! These programs are designed specifically for incoming and transfer students. They provide new students with a unique and fun opportunity to challenge themselves, develop a community before starting college, and learn about what it means to be a Ute.

For the incoming class of 2025, we are offering three different trips that get students out exploring the beautiful state of Utah. These trip itineraries are varied in difficulty to accommodate to all abilities, but none require previous experience. While on the trip, students will travel and live with their groups of 8-12 while being led by peer student leaders with a 5 to 1 ratio. These trip leaders lead trips for us year-round and are thoroughly trained in the disciplines of outdoor leadership, wilderness medicine, and technical sports. Along with outdoor activities, each trip also has intentional time set aside for trip leaders to share and discuss helpful resources regarding being a new student at the U.

We are so excited to be offering these programs for incoming students, and we hope that you are able to join us! Not sure if Wilderness Welcome is for you? Send us a message anytime at OutdoorAdventures@crs.utah.edu. We’re happy to help find the trip that’s best for you! Registration for Wild Wilderness Trips opens April 4th. These trips are for incoming students and/or transfer students.

Trip registration

Wilderness Welcome Trips

 Dates Offered Cost
Wilderness Welcome: Moab Multi-Sport Saturday, August 9th- Thursday, August 14th $765
Wilderness Welcome: Green River Rafting Saturday, August 9th- Thursday, August 14th $695
Wilderness Welcome: Unitas Backpacking Saturday, August 9th- Thursday, August 14th $595

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Jun 14

    Saturday
    8am - 4pm

    Outdoor Adventure Summer Trip: Silverlake Hike and Swim

  2. Jun 20

    Friday
    9am - 8pm

    Outdoor Adventures Summer Trip: Uintas Backpack and Climb

  3. Jul 12

    Saturday
    7am - 4pm

    Outdoor Adventure Summer Trip: Big Cottonwood Climbing

  4. Jul 19

    Saturday
    2pm - 8pm

    Outdoor Adventure Summer Trip: Afternoon Stand-Up Paddleboarding

  5. Jul 26

    Saturday
    7am - 4pm

    Outdoor Adventures Summer Trip: Weber River Rafting

FAQS

Campus Recreation Services members & significant others who have a CRS memberships (active membership required). 

Please register online. 

Trip costs include all the food, transportation, and group gear needed to participate in a trip. Group gear includes rafts, tents, climbing gear, etc. Personal gear, such as water bottles, clothing, sunscreen, hiking boots, etc., are the responsibility of the participant. For question regarding trip gear please call 801-581-8516. 

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 IT’S PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES

Trip registrations canceled more than 14 days from the start date of the trip are eligible for a refund up to 90%. Please submit a refund request form and your refund will be processed. No full refunds will be available.

Trip registrations canceled 8-14 days before a trip are eligible for up to a 75% refund ONLY if the spot is filled from the trip waitlist. Please submit a refund request form to cancel your registration, if we successfully fill your spot, we will contact you regarding your refund.

Trip registrations canceled 7 days or less before the trip start date are not eligible for any refund. 

IN ORDER TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION AND INITIATE THE REFUND PROCESS, YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM. Consideration for refunds will be based on the time this form was submitted. Calls or in-person requests WILL NOT be considered.

Trip registrants who do not show up for their pre-trip meeting without contacting their trip leaders, will be removed from the trip and will not receive a refund.

If the trip is canceled by Outdoor Adventures, you will receive a full refund.

For questions regarding the trips refund policy, please contact us at 801-581-8516 or outdooradventures@crs.utah.edu 

Last Updated: 5/20/25