Local Trips
OUR SPRING TRIP SEASON IS OVER, BUT CHECK BACK AGAIN TO SEE OUR FALL ADVENTURES!
To register for any of the following trips, please click here
You may also register in person at the Outdoor Pursuits service desk in
the Ping Center during regular operating hours:
Monday -Thursday 4PM - 10PM
Friday 4PM - 8PM
Weekends 3PM - 8PM
Sib's Weekend: Stargazing and Campfire at the Ridges
February 8 – $7
Join Outdoor Pursuits and Astronomer George Eberts for an evening of stargazing and campfire fun. We will spend the evening roasting marshmallows, spotting constellations, gazing through a telescope, and listening to tales of the night sky and Ridges lore. Fee includes transportation and campfire snacks. Event is from 7:00 pm -11:00 am
Sibs Weekend: Old Mans Cave Day Hike
February 9 – $15Old Man Winter is heading to Old Man's Cave to put up winter decorations! Come check out the several story icicles, sandstone cliffs, and rock formations. With wintery trails and rewarding scenery, this is a great way to spend a Saturday! Fee includes transportation and guide staff. Trip departs at 10AM and returns at 3PM.
Registration Deadline: February 7, 10PM
Spring Break Trip: Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
March 3-9 - $225Hit the beach in a new way this Spring Break! Accessible only by ferry, Cumberland Island National Seashore is home to undeveloped beaches, historic sites, cultural ruins, and island wildlife. Backpacking and staying on beaches and in maritime forest will provide an excellent opportunity to see a variety of wildlife as well as spend some time camping near the beach and in maritime forests.
Registration Deadline: February 15, 10 PM
Cooper's Rock Bouldering Day Trip
March 16 - $25Coopers Rock is nestled in the hills right outside Morgantown, WV. The boulder field is littered with magnificent boulders of all skill levels. The day will be spent hitting classic climbs and enjoying scenic views. We provide the ride so all you need is your shoes, chalk, and a positive attitude.
Registration Deadline: March 15, 10 PM
Mt. Rogers Backpacking
March 22-24 - $70Enjoy the arriving spring weather on the highest point in Virginia! Mt. Rogers Recreation Area in Virginia has large rock formations, beautiful scenery, and a mixture of mountain bald and spruce-fir forests. Hike sections of the Appalachian Trail and perfect your wilderness living skills on this historical hike. A great trip for new or experienced backpackers!
Registration Deadline: March 19, 8PM
Rappelling Day trip at Hocking Hills
March 30 – $35Join Outdoor Pursuits for a day of rappelling off the sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills Rappelling and Climbing area. Participants will learn basic technique, rigging and safety skills while working their way up to the 114 foot overhang at Bent Tree. Registration Deadline: March 27, 10 PM
Mom's Weekend: Stargazing and Campfire at the Ridges
April 5 – $7Join Outdoor Pursuits and Astronomer George Eberts for an evening of stargazing and campfire fun. We will spend the evening roasting marshmallows, spotting constellations, gazing through a telescope, and listening to tales of the night sky and Ridges lore. Fee includes transportation and campfire snacks. Event is from 7:00 pm -11:00 am
Registration Deadline: April 3, 10 PM
Mom's Weekend: Old Mans Cave Day Hike
April 6 – $15Join Outdoor Pursuits on a day hike through the Old Mans Cave region of Hocking Hills State Park. This area is scattered with a variety of geologic features including waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and rock formations. A great way to spend the day with your family! Fee includes transportation and guide staff. Trip departs at 10AM and returns at 3PM.
Registration Deadline: April 4, 10PM
Mom's Weekend: Zip Line Adventure
April 6 & 7 - $20Calling all Moms and students - head for the Ridges to catch some air on the Outdoor Pursuits zip line! We'll provide the equipment and instruction, you provide the excitement as you climb to the take-off platform and fly down a 300 foot zip line. Destined to be the talk of Mom's weekend, so sign up early. Fee includes all equipment, instruction, and optional shuttle to the zip line facility. Zipline from 1-5pm.
Registration Deadline: April 4, 10 PM
Red River Gorge Climbing Trip
April 5-7 - $60The Red River Gorge in Kentucky is a world class climbing destination and home to over 1,300 established rock climbs. Our staff will show you these excellent climbing areas as well as provide the knowledge and experience to have a safe and fun adventure.
Registration Deadline: April 2, 10 PM
Dolly Sods Backpacking
April 12 – $50Have a front seat to spectacular Spring colors in one of the most beautiful places in the Appalachian mountains. Dolly Sods, WV provides crystal steams, rocky vistas, and plenty of stars for our night time campfires. A great trip for new or experienced backpackers!
Registration Deadline: April 9, 10 PM
Learn to Canoe
April 13 - $20Learn the right stuff to start enjoying the sport of canoeing! This 4 hour clinic packs in essential skills and plenty of practice to get your canoe going safely where you want it to go. Led by an American Canoe Association certified instructor. Youth ages 12 and over that are accompanied by an adult participant are encouraged to register. Clinic will be held at Lake Boat Dock at Stroud's Run State Park.
Registration Deadline: April 10, 10 PM
Sightseeing in Washington DC
April 19-21 – $90Come check out the sites and the cherry blossoms of Washington DC this spring. We'll visit the Smithsonian Museums and as many sites as we can squeeze in during a weekend, while camping at Greenbelt National Park. Visit the nation's capital with Outdoor Pursuits.
Registration Deadline: April 16, 10 PM
