Trips & Clinics

Adventure Trips

Wilderness First Aid

This two-day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for those who travel in the outdoors. Wilderness Medicine Institute’s curriculum includes many advanced topics that other programs don’t cover, such as dislocation reduction, focused spinal assessment, and epinephrine administration. In just two days, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. This course is ideal for trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals in remote locations. The course does not include CPR. Sign up for the course online or stop by our office WRC 174

Dates: January 25 & 26

Price: $260

Canoe and Kayak

Location: Kickapoo River, WI

Date: September 20 - 22

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 10 @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: Student $80 University $90 Guest $100

Come join UNI Outdoors on one of Wisconsin’s premier rivers! The Kickapoo gets its name from an Algonquin word that means "he who goes here, then there," as its one of the nation’s most winding rivers. A journey down the Kickapoo will not only provide you a glimpse at one of the oldest river systems in the world it will also be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

*Friday afternoon departure

Iowa Mountain Biking

Location: Camp Ingawanis

Date: September 21

Pre-trip Meeting: Friday, September 20 @ 5PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: Student $30, University $35, Guest $40

Enjoy some of the best local trails, as we spend the day biking the soft trails of Camp Ingawanis. Hill climbs, roots and rocks await on the trail system. No bike needed! Camp Ingawanis has a fleet of their own rental bikes and helmets. We will provide the transportation, expertise, and perhaps a little comic relief.

Devil's Lake Climbing

Location: Baraboo, WI

Date: September 27 – 29

Pre-trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 17 @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: $80 Student, $90 University, $100 Guest

Elevate your sense of adventure to new heights while suspended 500 feet above Devil’s Lake. You will discover the awesome beauty and wonder of the Baraboo Range climbing on 1.5 billion year old, bullet-proof quartzite often referred as, “The Best in the Midwest.” Suspend your disbelief in preparation for this stunning world class quartzite boasting more than 1,700 routes. All levels of climbing experience are welcome and encouraged.

*Friday Afternoon Departure

Gym to Crag: Outdoor Sport Climbing Clinic

Location: UNI Rock Wall & Pictured Rocks County Park, IA

Date: October 4 - 6

Pre-Course Meeting: Tuesday, October 1 @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: Student $75 University $90 Guest $105

It’s exactly what it sounds like, we are going from Gym to Crag! In this advanced rock climbing clinic you will learn how to sport climb outdoors by learning what gear is used, how to maintain gear, how to set up an anchor, and how to clean a route. This multi-day clinic will teach you all the information you need to take your climbing experience outside. Lead climbing is a required prerequisite for this clinic. Please bring adequate clothing and food. All other gear will be provided.

Backpacking: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Location: Pictured Rocks, MI

Date: October 10 - 13

Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, September 30 @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: Student $130 University $145 Guest $160

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and shorelines beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline and rewards hikers with exhilarating views and opportunities for personal challenge. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. All skill levels welcome.

*Thursday: Early Afternoon Departure

Backpacking: Yellow River State Forest

Location: Yellow River State Forrest, IA

Date: October 18 - 20

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 8 @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: Student $45 University $50 Guest $60

Take an introductory backpacking trip, Iowa style! Come enjoy the beautiful fall colors with this adventurous outdoor skills excursion. This trip is great for beginners, as the terrain is moderate. No experience is necessary.

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Climbing

Location: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, AR

Date: October 24 - 27

Pre-trip Meeting: Monday, October 14 @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Cost: $120 Student, $130 University, $140 Guest

Come with us to the one-of-a-kind Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northern Arkansas! Horseshoe Canyon has over 300 climbing routes along with some world-class bouldering. On top of the superb climbing, you will also have a unique experience with the horses, goats, and potbelly pigs that roam free. Don’t forget to bring your discs for disc golf! All skill levels welcome.

*Thursday 1PM departure.

Backpacking Grand Canyon

Location: Grand Canyon, AZ

Date: November 22 – December 1

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, November 5, @ 5:00 PM WRC Rm. 174

Early Registration Cost: Student $600 University $650 Guest $700

Cost (after Sep. 20): Student $650 University $700 Guest $750

Explore one of the natural wonders of the world by spending 3 nights & 4 days in spectacular Grand Canyon National Park. We will backpack deep into the Colorado River Gorge during this Thanksgiving Break Adventure and see some great sights along the way. Fitness level should be good for this adventure. No experience necessary, but an adventuresome spirit required.

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