Adventure Trips
Outdoor Pursuits offers a number of adventure trips each semester to regional destinations! Our goal with our trips is to not only connect you with our local, beautiful places, but also with people!
Fall 2024 Adventure Trips & Events
Looking to get outside and connect with others? Join us for our trips! You can find more information and also sign up for these trips on RecShop.ohio.edu.
| 9/19, 10/2 & 10/17 | Night Hikes | Spots Available |
| 9/21 & 10/5 | Marne Road Day Climbing | Spots Available |
| 9/20-9/22 | Zaleski Backpacking | Spots Available |
| 9/22 | Bouldering Day Trip | Spots Available |
| 9/27-9/29 | Grayson Highlands Backpacking | Spots Available |
10/10-10/13 | Cumberland Gap Backpacking | Spots Available |
10/18-10/20 | Red River Gorge Rock Climbing | Spots Available |
Spring 2024 Special Trips and Programming
Outdoor Pursuits hosts special programming for Family Weekends. Come join us for campfires, ziplining, and day hikes that we are offering! More information can be found on RecShop.ohio.edu.
| Family Weekend | |
|---|---|
| September 13 & 14 | Campfire and Smores |
| September 13-15 | Ziplining |
| September 13 & 14 | Day Hike |
| Dad's Weekend | |
|---|---|
| November 1 & 2 | Campfire and Smores |
| November 1-3 | Ziplining |
| November 2 & 3 | Day Hike |
| Honors, HTC and 1804 Exclusive Trips | Backpacking |
3/22-3/24 | Grayson Highlands |
3/29-3/31 | Grayson Highlands |
Trip Scholarships Are Now Available!
If you are interested in attending an Outdoor Pursuits trip and are deterred by the barrier of the registration fee. Please reach out to (outdoorpursuits@ohio.edu) to inquire. To apply, please include what trip you are interested in attending and why you are interested in that trip and a little bit about yourself.
Scholarships are reviewed weekly and are granted on a case by case basis.
Registration Information
Register for trips on RecShop. You may also register in person at the Member Services desk in Ping Center from 9AM- close.
If you are registering online:
- Log in to RecShop using your MyOhio login, or create an account if you are not an OHIO student.
- Click on the courses link and follow the instructions.
- Once you have completed the transaction, download your confirmation receipt.
- You will receive an email confirmation that includes the address and a google maps link to the meeting location for each trip, and any other pertinent information regarding the trip.
Note: If you are trying to register multiple people, you will need to click on your username at the top right of the page in RecShop, then scroll down and add dependents. After that, go through the entire process and then click "continue shopping" and select the rest of your dependents.
Refund Policy
Due to the intensive planning and various expenses associated with each adventure trip and program, no refunds will be given for cancellations made within fourteen days of the trip or program date, unless the trip or program is canceled by Outdoor Pursuits.