Quick Description: Spring is the perfect time to go into the woods and boulder! Come
join OA as we hunt down the sickest bouldering spots at Peter’s Branch Crag. This
will be an all-day trip with bouldering only; that means no ropes! Peter’s Branch
is just a short drive from Springfield, with lots of routes for a variety of skill
levels. What better way to spend your day than to go bouldering with OA?
Date: 3/16- 3/22
Location: New Mexico and Colorado
Price: $550
Length: 7 Days, 6 Nights
Date: 3/30
Location: Horseshow Canyon Ranch, AR
Price: $30
Length: All Day
Quick Description: Join us for a day of adventure at one of the nation's top outdoor
rock climbing destinations--Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in northwestern Arkansas. This
scenic location offers climbing routes suitable for the beginner and expert alike.
Day Trips - Join us for the day, we typically have an early morning departure and an evening
return. OA provides transportation for the day, any technical equipment (kayaks, paddles,
climbing equipment, etc.) and trip guides that plan each outing. You provide your
own food and clothing for the day. Activities include; kayaking, hiking, caving, and
rock climbing.
Overnight Trips - If one day isn’t enough, join us for the weekend on one of our 2-3 day adventures.
OA provides all food cooked in the backcountry, transportation, trip guides, camping
equipment, cooking and eating equipment, and any technical equipment needed. You just
need your clothing that is appropriate for the time of year. Activities include; Canoeing,
Rock Climbing, Camping, And Backpacking.
Break Trips - These trips aren’t for the faint of heart, these are our longest and often, most
strenuous trips. Spanning from 5-9 days long and traveling all across the country.
OA provides all food cooked in the backcountry, transportation, trip guides, cooking
and eating equipment, and any technical equipment needed. You just need your clothing
that is appropriate for the time of year. Activities include; Backpacking, Camping,
Canoeing, and Rock Climbing. Locations include; Utah National Parks, the Santa Fe
River in Northern Florida, South Dakota’s National Parks, The Adirondacks of upstate
New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the exception of a few trips, all Outdoor Adventures trips are open to university
students, faculty, and staff. You do not need to be a member of the Foster Recreation
Center to attend our trips.
All trips are open to all skill levels unless otherwise noted on the trip description.
Typically, the registration fee covers the costs of transportation to and from campus,
necessary equipment, any food that is offered, trip guides, and any other costs associated
with the specific trip.
Outdoor Adventures allows personal equipment on its trips. However, the equipment
must be inspected by your trip guides prior to leaving, and there is no pro-rated
fee for a trip if you bring your own equipment (with exception of the Ski Trip).
Payment for the trip is due at the time of registration. After this time, there are
absolutely NO refunds unless:
The trip is canceled due to low participation or weather
The trip is full and has a waiting list, and there is another person on the waiting
list who is willing to take your spot.
Family/Medical/Academic issues that will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the
Assistant Director for Recreational Sports and the Graduate Assistant for Outdoor
Adventures.
Payment is not mandatory if the trip is filled to capacity. If a spot opens up on
the trip participants on the waiting list will be selected by the order in which they
registered for an opportunity to go on the trip.
