Trips & Clinics

Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa

Dates: Tuesday Nights from January 28 - February 25

Time: 5pm

Cost: $5

Spend some time with UNI Outdoors while cross-country skiing on our freshly groomed west campus recreation trail.  Snow permitting, we will meet in the outdoor recreation office WRC 174 to gear up and head out to the trails.  Skis, boots, headlamps and hot cocoa are provided.  No experience is necessary, but be sure to dress for the weather! **please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early**

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Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa

Date: Thursday, February 13

Time: 5pm​

Cost: Free

Spend some time with UNI Outdoors on a romantic candle lit cross-country ski trail just west of campus! Snow permitting, we will meet in the outdoor recreation office WRC 174 to gear up and head out to the trails. Skis, boots, headlamps and hot cocoa are provided!  No experience is necessary, but be sure to dress for the weather! **please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early**

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Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Date: January 25-26

Pre-Trip Meeting: None

Cost: Student $260 University $260 Guest $260

Fast paced and hands-on, this two day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel in the outdoors. Whether spending time in the backcountry is your passion or your profession, you should never have to ask, "What do I do now?" During this course, you'll learn how to prepare for the unexpected. WMI's curriculum is unique and includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out 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. WMI's course is pre-approved by organizations including the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service, and many other governmental agencies. This course does not include CPR. Sign-up in advance as spots are limited!

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Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Date: March 7

Time: Competition begins at 9am​

Early Registration (On or Before Feb. 21): $35

Late Registration (Feb. 22 - Mar. 6): $45

Day-of Registration (Mar. 7): $50

UNI’s 21st annual climbing competition is a sure shot for a good time! Rock Revolution is a friendly and fun spirited competition open to climbers of ALL skill levels. This event will push you to the limit and leave you exhausted by the end of the day. Stop by WRC 174 or visit our website for more info.

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Location:  Capital Reef National Park & Grand Staircase Escalante-National Monument, UT

Date:  March 13 - 22

Pre-Trip Meeting:  March 3 @ 5 PM

Cost:  Student $600 University $675, Guest $750

Early Registration (On or Before Feb. 7): Student $550 University $625, Guest $700

Our adventure begins in Capital Reef National park where you will be experiencing the mind-blowing scenery that is Utah. Once you have had a small taste of Utah, you will embark on a slick-rock adventure that will expose us to an environment that was once a mecca for ancient people of the southwest. You will walk along the slot canyons and arches of the Escalante River in Coyote Gulch that ancient people once walked themselves. You may even get to see pictographs and pueblo ruins! All experience levels welcome! We’ll supply all the gear, all you need is to bring an adventurous spirit!

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Location: Georgia & Florida

Date: March 13-22

Pre-trip Meeting: March 2 @ 5pm

Cost: Student $600, University $675, Guest $750

Early Registration (On or Before Feb. 7): Student $550 University $625, Guest $700

Join UNI Outdoors this spring break as we bask in the warm sunshine of the Georgia coast while backpacking through the Cumberland Island National Seashore. This barrier island is home to historic ruins and moss-bedecked trees. With any luck you’ll see loggerhead turtles, osprey fish eagles, and wild horses as well! After backpacking we will trip over to the crystal clear spring-fed Santa Fe River to canoe for a few days, camping along the way. You may even get to paddle next to the exotic river cow, the manatee! All experience levels welcome! We’ll supply all the gear, all you need is to bring an adventurous spirit!

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Location: Arcadia, MO

Date: April 2 - 5

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 24 @ 5pm

Cost: Student $90, University $110, Guest $130

Enjoy backpacking and hiking in one of the most pristine outdoor recreation areas in Missouri! We will backpack in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and see some of the best scenery in all of the Midwest. Our backpacking will take us past wondrous waterfalls and rouged rock structures! No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided!  

*** Thursday afternoon departure***

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Location: Jackson Falls, IL

Date: April 3-5

Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, March 30 @ 5pm

Cost: Student $90, University $110, Guest $130

Ladies come crank hard on the world famous sandstone for a weekend of bouldering and climbing in Jackson Falls, Southern Illinois.  Featured in Rock and Ice Magazine and climbing videos, this area offers some of the best climbing around.  Combine that with the natural beauty of spring, and you’ve got yourself an adventure not to be missed.  All skill levels welcome!

***Friday Noon departure*** Location subject to change based on weather***

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Location: Janesville, IA

Date: April 8th & 14th

Pre-Trip Meeting: None

Departure Time: 2pm (174 WRC)

Cost: Student $5, University $10, Guest $15

Want a quick adventure to take a break from studying? Join UNI Outdoors as we explore the local waterways by winding our way through what is essentially UNI’s backyard! We’ll supply all the gear, all you need is to bring an adventurous spirit. Please sign-up in advance!

***Arrive 15 minutes before departure***

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Location: Clear Creek, CO

Date: April 16-19

Pre-Trip Meeting: April 7 @ 5pm

Cost: Student $130 University $145 Guest $160

Join UNI Outdoors as we head out west where the canyons of Clear Creek offer a wealth of premier sport climbs and spectacular views! Towering pines and roaring whitewater line the canyon corridors making the scenery just as amazing as the climbing! Join us on this high altitude adventure as we explore the beautiful gneiss and schist cliffs of Colorado! All skill levels welcome and enthusiasm is required! ***Thursday 11am departure***Location subject to change based on weather***

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Location: Valentine, NE

Date: April 24-26

Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, April 20 @ 5pm

Cost: Student $90, University $110, Guest $130

Enjoy a weekend of paddling as we head west into Nebraska to the Niobrara National Scenic River! The Niobrara National Scenic River offers clean water that glides and rushes through a variety of ecosystems. The one thing that will catch you by surprise on the Niobrara is the amount of breathtaking waterfalls in addition to white water rapids. That’s right, white water rapids! This river is meant for the thrill seekers as well as those that want to try something new! We will teach you how to paddle the rapids, so there is no experience necessary!

***Friday Noon departure***

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Location: Maquoketa, IA

Date: May 2

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 28th @ 5pm

Cost: Student $20, University $30, Guest $40

Let’s take a break from studying from finals!! During this day trip we will explore the underworld of Maquoketa Caves!  Located in the eastern part of the state, Maquoketa Caves is perfect for those who are looking for a good introduction to spelunking or for those who simply have a thirst for adventure!

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Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY.

Date: July 31 – August 9

Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, July 20 @ 5 PM

Cost: Student $700, University $750, Guest $800

Early Registration (On or Before May 8): Student $650 University $700, Guest $750

Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the most iconic views in the U.S. We will spend the first part of this incredible trip day hiking to some of the parks most famous features. Such as Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Once we have had our fill of Yellowstone’s most recognized natural features, we will then take this trip into the wilderness! We will do a multi-day backpack in the back country absorbing the spectacular scenery you cannot see from the road. No experience necessary, but an adventuresome spirit is required! The mountains are calling, so you better answer! Sign up in WRC 174. **Wind River Range is the backup location for the backpacking portion of the trip pending permits**

Location: UNI Climbing Wall

Dates: Feb. 10, Mar. 24, Apr. 20

Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Cost: Student $15, Guest $25

If you are ready to take the next step in climbing, sign up to learn how to lead climb at the UNI climbing wall. This hands-on clinic will teach you what you need to know to become lead climbing certified at the wall. This clinic will cover the use of quick-draws, clipping techniques, and the proper belay techniques used in lead climbing. Individuals interested should be able to climb at least a 5.9 comfortably and be able to do multiple laps on North Face without resting. *You must be top rope belay certified to take this clinic.

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Location: WRC 174

Dates: Jan. 21, Feb. 3, Feb 18, Mar. 2, Mar. 31, Apr. 13, Apr. 28

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: Student $15, Guest $25

Learn the basics of climbing gear, safety, and belaying on UNI's climbing wall. This "hands-on" clinic is designed to teach you everything you need to know to become belay certified on the UNI climbing wall. Along with proper belaying techniques, this clinic covers the use of knots, belay devices, and other safety equipment. Additional times can be arranged for groups of 6-12.

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