Special Activities
The Recreation and Wellbeing - Outdoor Program hosts many events in addition to its seasonal trips and activities.
Date: August 23, 5 p.m. in the Outdoor Program.
Enjoy Free BBQ, learn about our trips, meet trip leaders and tour our Rental Center. We will have a presentation on how to pack for a backpacking trip at 6 p.m. Trip sig-ups will be "Buy one, get one half off" for equal or lesser value during this event.
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
Show your Vandal ID Card for free Climbing Center rentals during regular business hours noon to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public.
Dates: August 30, September 27, October 25 and November 2
Questions? Contact Nate Moody at 208-885-6810 or nmoody@uidaho.edu
We will be helping the Lochsa Powell Ranger District with a LNT Hot Spot service program to educate users and clean up the hot springs in the Lochsa River corridor.
To sign-up for the free shuttle to the festival or for more information, contact the Outdoor Program.
Date: September 20-22
Cost: Free
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
We will be helping the Palouse Ranger District to shut down for the season - includes cleaning campsites, trail building, and anything els the Forest Service may need.
To sign-up or for more information, contact the Outdoor Program.
Date: September 28 from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
Come down for a Halloween themed add-on climbing competition. Wear your best costume, because in tie-breakers, the best dressed rules. There are different categories dependent on skill level. No climbing experience is necessary.
Date: 7-10 p.m., Oct. 31
Cost: $10
Questions? Contact Trevor at 208-885-6810.
Bring in your new or used equipment to sell or barter. Tons of great gear and screaming deals! This event is free and open to the public to browse. Attendees interested in selling items pay $5 at the door.
Date: November 7, 6-8 p.m. in the Multi-Activity Court (MAC)
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
This course is designed for those looking to learn or update their wilderness medicine skills.
Full Course: January 8-12
Cost: $700
Refresher Course: January 10-12
Cost: $300
Courses take place at the Student Rec Center. Taught by Desert Mountain Medicine
Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810.
Team-Building Activities
Educational Whitewater Rafting Trips
We offer single or multi-day rafting experiences for your university department or group. Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810 for prices and information.
Leadership and Challenge Programs
We offer leadership development and low-element challenge activities for your university department or group. Contact the Outdoor Program at 208-885-6810 for more information.