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Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

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Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

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Nathan Moody, Trips and Climbing Center Coordinator

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: nmoody@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

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Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

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Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Outdoor Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Fitness Program

Staff Directory Map

Special Activities

The Recreation and Wellbeing - Outdoor Program hosts many events in addition to its seasonal trips and activities.

Special Events

If you’re new to climbing, come on in and get a basic clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness, and belay device.

Cost: Students $8 | All Others $13
Clinic Dates | January 11-13 from 6-8 p.m.

Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu

Learn lead climbing skills from our staff on the following Wednesdays throughout the spring semester. Clinics are from 6-8 p.m.

Cost | Students $8 | All Others $13
Dates | Jan. 25 | Feb. 8 | March 22 | April 12 | May 10

Questions? Contact Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu

Join us for the 18th screening of documentaries and ski movies about athletic pursuits in the mountains.

Cost  |  $12 

Event  |  January 25 at 7 p.m. at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program Office: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu

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Show your VandalCard for free Climbing Center rentals during regular business hours noon to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Dates  |  January 27  |  February 24  |  March 31  |  April 28

Questions? Contact Nathan Moody at 208-885-6810 or nmoody@uidaho.edu

Join us at the Climbing Center on the first Wednesday of every month to learn aerial arts skills. All clinics are from 6 - 8 p.m. Clinics are limited to 20 participants.
Dates  |  February 1  |  March 8  |  April 5  |  May 3

Questions? Contact Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu

Come compete with the region's best at the Climbing Center. The Palouse Climbing Festival promotes friendly competition to achieve the goal of building, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of Northwest climbers.

Early Registration | $30 - Jan. 11 to Feb. 18
Regular Registration | $35 - Feb. 19 to March 4
Festival  | March 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit uidaho.edu/outdoorprogram for registration link

Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu 

If you would like to learn how to set climbing routes, come learn from our setting staff. Includes instruction and tools.

Cost |  $5
Date |  6-10 p.m. March 29

Questions? Contact Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu

 

This course is an introduction to wilderness medicine education and basic life support skills. Includes CPR certification. Taught by Desert Mountain Medicine.

Full Course: May 15-19
Cost: $780

Refresher Course: May 18 - 19
Cost: $355

Location: Courses take place at the Student Rec Center.

Questions? Contact the Outdoor Program Office: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu

Trips & Activities

Come take a trip with the Outdoor Program to explore big wilderness, scenic rivers, mountain lakes, jagged peaks and more, no matter the season.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Contact Us

Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

Staff Directory Map

Nathan Moody, Trips and Climbing Center Coordinator

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: nmoody@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

Staff Directory Map

Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

Staff Directory Map

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Outdoor Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Web: Fitness Program

Staff Directory Map