OPEN KAYAK POOL SESSIONS UI Swim Center - This is a chance for kayakers of all experience levels to work on skills in the safety of the pool. Cost: $5 pay at the pool, 7-10pm Dates: August 29, September 5 & 12 INTRO TO STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING Spring Valley Reservoir, Idaho - Enjoy an evening paddling around on the water and learn the skills for a great stand up paddleboarding experience. Cost: $30 (includes transportation, equipment and instruction). Clinic: September 5, 4:30pm FALL DAYHIKE Elk Creek Falls, Idaho - Hike to and explore the tallest waterfall in the State of Idaho. Three separate waterfalls totaling over 140 feet cascading down a beautiful basalt canyon. Cost: $20 (includes transportation). Trip: September 9 Pre-Trip: September 6 at 5pm RIVER CANYON BACKPACK Selway River, Idaho - Explore the Wild and Scenic Selway River and gentle rolling forest of the Nez Perce-Clearwater Wilderness on this overnight backpacking trip. Cost: $40 (includes transportation and group equipment). Trip: October 6-7 Pre-Trip: October 4 at 5pm ICONIC IDAHO EXPERIENCE Big wilderness, scenic rivers, breathtaking mountain lakes, jagged peaks and more. These trips embody places that are Iconic Idaho Adventures. Do one a year and hit them all by the time you graduate.
OPEN KAYAK POOL SESSIONS UI Swim Center - This is a chance for kayakers of all experience levels to work on skills in the safety of the pool. Cost: $5 pay at the pool, 7-10pm Dates: August 29, September 5 & 12 WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC UI Swim Center - This clinic will teach you basic paddling strokes, braces, rolling and boat fitting. Cost: $40 includes equipment and instruction. Clinic: September 5, 7-10pm WHITEWATER RAFTING Salmon River, Idaho - Come enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River at the peak of its excitement. Cost: $85 includes transportation and equipment. Trip: September 15 Pre-Trip: September 13 at 5pm WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE Clearwater River, Idaho - This course includes two pool sessions with instruction and a day on the river learning the basics of whitewater kayaking. Topics covered include basic paddling strokes, braces, rolling, boat fitting and beginning water reading. Cost: $100 (includes transportation, equipment and instruction). $65 (with own equipment). Pool Sessions: September 5 & 12, UI Swim Center 7-10pm Trip: September 22 Pre-trip: September 20th at 5pm OREGON COAST SURFING Cannon Beach, Oregon - Enjoy the beauty of the Oregon Coast with this three-day surfing trip. Cost: $100 (includes transportation, camping, group equipment and instruction. Board rental fee extra, kayaks welcome). Trip: October 5-7 Pre-Trip: October 3 at 5pm
WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC UI Swim Center - This clinic will teach you basic paddling strokes, braces, rolling and boat fitting. Cost: $40 (includes equipment and instruction). Clinic: August 29, 7-10pm INTRO TO STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING Spring Valley Reservoir, Idaho - Enjoy an evening paddling around Spring Valley and learning the skills for a great stand up paddleboarding experience. Cost: $30 (includes transportation, equipment and instruction). Clinic: October 3, 4:30pm RIVER CANYON BACKPACK Hells Canyon, Idaho - This trip is open to all ability levels and a great way to meet new people. Come explore the deepest canyon in the United States, visit a historic ranch and fall asleep listening to the Snake River. Cost: $40 (includes transportation and group equipment). Trip: October 13-14 Pre-Trip: October 11 at 5pm WOMEN S CLIMBING NIGHT Climbing Center - Clinics and climbing for women by women. Wednesdays: 9-11pm Enjoy free programing such as kayak touring, rock climbing, hiking, stand up paddleboarding, and slacklining on the Snake River at Wawawai Park. Transportation from the SRC is free upon prior sign-up. Come with us for a day or come on your own. Saturday, August 25 8am - 3pm
WORK TO BACKCOUNTRY SKI Wallowa Mtns., Oregon - Help prepare a backcountry ski camp for winter in one of Oregon s best-kept secrets. Guarantee your spot on one of our backcountry ski trips. Cost: $20 (includes transportation and group equipment). Trip: September 14-16 Pre-Trip: September 11 at 5pm UTAH BACKPACK Grand Staircase - Escalante, Utah - Discover the beautiful maze of red sandstone canyons that winds its way through southern Utah. This trip is designed for individuals of any skill level. Cost: $210 (includes transportation and group equipment). Trip: November 18-24 Pre-Trip: November 16 at 5pm BACKCOUNTRY SKILLS & AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSE Wallowa Mtns., Oregon - This course is designed for new backcountry users wanting to revitalize or expand their winter backcountry knowledge. Participants will be led through safe travel techniques, route finding, snowpack evaluation, transceiver use and recovery. Cost: $200 (includes transportation, lodging, equipment, food and instruction). Classes: November 27 & 28 at 5pm, SRC Classroom Field Session: November 30-December 2 INTRO TO BIKEPACKING Palouse Range, Idaho - This beginner trip will help you learn how to bikepack. It s just like backpacking but packing all your gear with your bike. Cost: $40 (includes transportation, bike bags, group equipment and instruction). Trip: September 29-30 Pre-Trip: September 27 at 5pm
All programs in partnership with the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers UI Student Chapter WILD GAME CALLING & VIEWING CLINIC Learn the basics of turkey and elk calling and get two game calls. Cost: $15 (includes instruction and game calls). Clinic: August 28 & 29, 5pm SRC Classroom INTRO TO FLY FISHING St. Joe River, Idaho - Learn the basics of fly fishing followed with a day boating on the water and practicing skills. Cost: $90 (includes instruction, equipment, and transportation). Class Session: September 20 at 5pm, SRC Classroom Trip: September 23 INTRO TO BACKPACK HUNTING CLINIC Interested in learning how to get away from people and see more animals? Learn the skills needed to get off the beaten path. Cost: $15 (Includes instruction and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers T-shirt) Clinic: October 6, 9am SRC Classroom WILD GAME COOKING Learn how to prepare and cook wild game that tastes great. Vandalizing the Kitchen with Vandal Health Education. Cost: FREE Class: December 6, 4pm in the SRC Classroom
CLIMBING CENTER - FREE RENTALS FRIDAYS Show your Vandal ID Card for free Climbing Center rentals during regular business hours noon to 9pm Dates: August 31, September 28, October 26, & November 30 CLIMBING CENTER ROUTE SETTING PARTY Climbing Center - Interested in learning how to set routes? Join us for a route setting clinic and party. All are welcome. Date: September 6, 6-9pm PUBLIC LANDS DAY OF SERVICE Nez - Perce Clearwater National Forest - We will be helping the Palouse Ranger District to shut down for the season - includes cleaning campsites, trail building, and anything else the Forest Service may need. Cost: Free Date: September 29, 7am ANNUAL OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SALE & SWAP Student Rec Center - Bring in your new or used equipment to sell or barter. Tons of great gear and screaming deals! This event is free and open to the public to browse. Attendees interested in selling items pay $5 at the door. Date: November 8, 6-8pm HALLOWEEN MONSTER MATCH CLIMBING COMPETITION Climbing Center - Come down for some fangtastic fun, costume contest and an add-on competition. Cost: $10 Date: October 31, 7-10pm WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER HYBRID COURSE Student Rec Center - taught by Desert Mountain Medicine Full Course: Jan 2-6 Refresher Course: Jan 4-6 Cost: Full: $675 Cost Refresher: $275 HOW SIGN-UP FOR TRIPS Sign-ups for trips and classes begin on August 20 at the Outdoor Program office in the SRC. Fees are due at sign-up and are non refundable. Pre-trip meetings are held at the Outdoor Program. STOP BY THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM OFFICE Office Hours: 9am - 5pm, M - F Outdoor Program: (208) 885-6810 Rental Center: 10am - 6 pm, M - F Rental Center Phone: (208) 885-6170
OPEN CLIMBING HOURS Monday - Friday: 12-9pm Saturday & Sunday: 2-8pm BASICS CLINICS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6pm Cost: $7 for students / $12 for all others ADVANCED SKILLS CLINICS Rotating topics, see the Climbing Center for a schedule. Wednesdays: 6pm Cost: $7 includes equipment. WOMEN S CLIMBING NIGHT Clinics and climbing for women by women. Wednesdays: 9-11pm YOUTH OPEN CLIMBING All participants are required to attend a youth basics clinic and parents or legal guardian must complete an assumption of risk form at the Climbing Center. Youth age 13 and under are designated Climber Only and all youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Saturdays: 9am-2pm Basics Clinic: 9:30am ABOUT THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM The University of Idaho Outdoor Program is a non-profit service organization providing the university community with education and resources for wilderness-based, human-powered and environmentally sound activities. We promote teamwork, leadership and growth through outdoor adventure experiences. Instructional Trips Cooperative Trips Rental Equipment Outdoor Information Resource Material Trip Planning Assistance Equipment Repair Ski & Snowboard Tuning The Outdoor Program offers a wide variety of services and activities to the University community: Cooperative trips are cost sharing. Participants supply their own food and own personal equipment through rental or purchase. Required pre-trip meetings are held to work out trip details. Listed fees are for transportation, group gear and instruction (if provided). HOW TO PARTICIPATE Registration for trips is taken in person at the Outdoor Program office located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC). Each posted trip lists specific information for that trip. Required pre-trip planning meetings are also indicated. Transportation and group equipment costs will be charged upon sign-up. Fees are non-refundable. Non-University of Idaho students may be charged an additional fee, which will be listed on sign-up sheets. Other activities are free or will have a cost listed.