Trips & Activities
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).
Trip sign-ups are available in the Outdoor Program Office beginning Aug. 22, 2022.
Special Events
Show your VandalCard for free Climbing Center rentals during regular business hours noon to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public.
Fall 2022 Dates: Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 28 and Nov. 18.
Questions? Contact Nathan Moody at 208-885-6810 or nmoody@uidaho.edu
Jet boat the Snake River for a day of trail building in Hell's Canyon. This a partnership with Hells Canyon Recreation Collaborative
Date: Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Pre-Trip: Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
Bring in your new or used equipment to sell or barter. Tons of great gear and screaming deals!
Date: Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m.
Location: Multi-Activity Court (MAC) sellers set-up starts at 5 p.m.
Admission: Cash Only. Limited entry — first come, first served.
- $20 to sell your own gear - set up starts at 5 p.m.
- $5 per person | 6-6:30 p.m.
- $1 per person | 6:30-7 p.m.
- Free | 7-8 p.m.
U of I students and children under 12 are free for the entire event.
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
This course is an introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. Includes CPR certification. Courses take place at the Student Rec Center. Register by Dec. 16, 2022. Taught by Desert Mountain Medicine.
Full Course: Jan. 4-8, 2023
Cost: $735
Refresher Course Dates: Jan. 7-8, 2023
Cost: $335
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
Salmon River, Idaho
Sign-ups start Monday, Aug. 15.
Cost: $85 includes transportation, equipment and leadership
Trip: Saturday, Aug. 27
Pre-Trip Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.