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Outdoor Pursuits
Your Adventure Starts Here.

Make sure you check out what we are offering this summer!

Summer Events & Programs

Outdoor Pursuits

Break out into the beautiful American countryside! Outdoor Pursuits takes you into the magnificent wilderness of Southeast Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. A wide variety of programs, facilities and adventure opportunities offer a chance to get involved at the level that fits your interests and abilities. 

Outdoor Pursuits is the adventure recreation and education program of University Well-Being & Recreation, providing students, faculty, staff, and the community with opportunities for healthy outdoor recreation, leadership development, experiential learning, and environmental awareness.

What is happening this summer 

ProgramWhat it isWho can participate
Community Zipline

Thrilling opportunities to experience the challenge course zipline in the beautiful nature around the Ridges.

Participant requirements:  

65lbs to 250lbs
Age: 8 and older
$15 a ticket with registration. $10 for each zip after if there is availability.
Students & Community Members
Climbing Wall

Drop-in opportunities to experience the 36-foot climbing wall at Ping Center. 

Open hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Students & Community Members
New Adventure TripsOutdoor adventure experiences designed to help incoming students connect, build confidence, and explore the region before the semester begins.Incoming Freshmen
Challenge Course ProgramsFacilitated team-building and leadership programs customized for groups and scheduled upon request.Groups by reservation/request.

Outdoor Pursuits Staff

Malie Curry

Coordinator, Challenge Course and Team Building

currym@ohio.edu 

740-597-9908

Hans Rudolph 

Graduate Assistant,

New Adventures Trips

hr280318@ohio.edu

740-597-1484

Prince Nana Kwame Ahorlu

Graduate Assistant, 

Climbing Wall and Rentals

pn129624@ohio.edu 

740-597-1485

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