Outdoor & Place-Based Experiences

Sophomores – step into your Next Adventure this spring and spend a Saturday just off campus exploring the Ohio University Outdoor Pursuits challenge course here in Athens! Start your morning off with a series of low-ropes team building initiatives to boost your community and communication skills. Take a break for lunch (pizza is provided!) before you navigate high ropes elements and step onto the new Alphine Skypark. Finish the day with a ride down the zip line - featuring easy access to the entry platform for an exciting 1,000-foot ride across the Ridges landscape, with a slow and soft landing on the other end.

This challenge course program runs from 10:30am to 3pm

2026 Spring Next Adventure Challenge Course Days

Program cost: $15

Lunch provided!

Going to college is an adventure, so why not start it that way? Outdoor Pursuits and Signature Academic Experiences partner to offer this high impact OHIO Signature Program. Choose from backpacking, rock climbing, or a canoeing trip, while camping in scenic wilderness areas. Build a tight-knit community with the other incoming students adventuring alongside you. All the while, you'll gain the skills you need to succeed in your first year at OHIO. 

New Adventures Orientation trips are open to all incoming first-year students. All gear, transportation, food, equipment, and instruction is provided. No previous outdoor experience is required!

2026 New Adventures Outdoor Orientation Programs

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Get outside with New Adventures OHIO!