Trips
The Outdoor Adventure trip program offers over twenty outdoor trips per year ranging from day trips to week long adventures. Our highly trained and experienced trip leaders will guide you through places like The Great Sand Dunes of Colorado, the wild Chisos Mountains of Big Bend, or even The Grand Canyon! If you are looking for an adventure closer to home, the Farmers Market Bike Tour is the perfect way to see a different side of Houston. There are plenty of weekend trips that are strategically planned around the stressful times of each semester so take some time to unwind and let us show you a real Outdoor Adventure. Remember to sign up fast because trips do sell out. Take a look at the schedule below for detailed information on upcoming trips and don't forget to check out these incredible videos.
2013 Adventure Trip Schedule
| Saturday, Sep. 7th |
Beach Trip On this beach trip participants will learn how to surf and stand up paddle board. Other activities including beach games, will also take place. All equipment and lunch in included! This program is beginner friendly. Don't forget sunscreen. |
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| Saturday, Sep. 14th |
Brazos Bend
Spend the day enjoying the wildlife of Brazos Bend on foot and by bicycle. Once the sun sets we will head to the observatory for a night time star gazing program. Lunch and dinner are included in this beginner friendly program. Participants must be able to ride a bike for extended periods of time. |
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Friday - Sunday, |
Village Creek Canoe
Get away from the city for a weekend of canoeing through Big Thicket National Preserve. This wilderness paddle will include 20 miles of canoeing, swimming, and camping on sandbars. Participants should be comfortable in the water for this trip. |
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| Saturday, Oct. 5th |
Farmers Market
Spend Saturday biking through the city of Houston, shopping at a farmers market, and visiting discovery green. Participants must be able to ride a bike for this 20 mile adventure! |
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Saturday,
Oct. 5th |
Horseback Riding
Enjoy an hour long horseback ride through Huntsville state park and spend the rest of the day hiking, swimming, and relazing by Raven Lake. |
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Saturday - Sunday, |
Wildlife Reserve
Keep an eye out for Elk, bison, and longhorn cattle while backpacking through this surprising Oklahoma landscape. No experience necessary but participants must attend a mandatory climbing session before the trip. |
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Friday - Sunday, |
Climbing Trip
Challenge your climbing skills outside with a weekend of climbing and camping. No experience is necessary but participants must attend a mandatory climbing session before the trip. |
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| Saturday, Nov. 16th |
Tour de Houston
Get outside and explore the city of Houston covering 35 miles with a few interesting stops along the way. Participants must provide their own lunch and be able to comfortably ride a bike at 10 miles per hour. |
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Tuesday - Sunday, |
Kayak Florida Spend Thanksgiving kayaking spring fed rivers, camping, and enjoying the coastline in search of the Florida manatees. No experience is necessary but participants should be comfortable with water and be able to attend a pre trip training session. |
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| Thursday - Monday, Jan. 3rd - 7th |
Ski Apache Escape the big city with Outdoor Adventure to go skiing in New Mexico. Price includes lift ticket, transportation, lodging and most meals. Additional fees will be charged for ski/snowboard rental and instruction. Whether you ski greens or blacks this trip is for you. |
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- All Outdoor Adventure trips are alcohol, and illegal substance free.
- All trips must be paid in full at time of enrollment. To cancel your participation, you must contact (713) 743-0808.
- Failure to contact Outdoor Adventure 48 hours in advance will result in a 100% loss of fees.
- 48 hours to 7 days will result in a 50% refund.
More than 7 days will result in a full refund minus a $10 processing fee.
Videos
The farmers market bike tour is a very popular day trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Outdoor Adventure (OA) Trips?
Each semester OA schedules are variety of outdoor adventures. These trips are geared towards student experimental learning in a safe, outdoor environment. - Who can take a trip with OA?
All current members of the CRWC are eligible to enroll in a trip – This includes students enrolled in classes and individual memberships. - What if I am a member of the CRWC, can I bring a guest that is not affiliated with UH?
Yes, if you are a student currently enrolled in class or have an individual membership and enroll in a trip, you may bring a guest on the trip as well. On outings, the guest fee is listed as “community” and requires a higher cost than members. - Is there an age/size requirement participant to enroll?
Yes, you must be 18 years old or a current UH student. - What types of trips are available?
Each semester varies, but OA strives to offer a variety of options – backpacking, biking, climbing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, surfing, biking, and caving. - How long are the trips?
The trips vary in length – from local day trips, to statewide weekend trips, to nationwide week-long trips. The goal of each semester is to incorporate an assortment of day and weekend trips with a culminating multi-day trip during the scheduled school break. - How much does it cost?
The cost varies depending upon several factors – mostly the required travel distance and length of the trip. The cost for guests to enroll is a slightly increased due to the lack of membership. - What does the cost cover?
When applicable, the cost includes: leadership, instruction, transportation, entrance fees, meals, and equipment. - Is any experience required?
For the majority of trips, no experience is necessary. On some adventures, such as climbing or biking longer distances, some experience would be beneficial, but not mandatory. Before each trip begins, the OA guides will instruct on technical skills required for the adventure. Also, there will be a pre-trip meeting for every trip. See the Climbing wall staff for more information. - How do I Sign up?
To sign up, stop by the Climbing Wall. You will need to sign a Release Form, Trip Sign-Up Form, and pay the fee. All trips must be paid in full at time of enrollment. - How many people can enroll in a trip?
For local bike trips around Houston, we allow up to 15 participants. For off-campus adventures, we are limited to 10 participants due to transportation. - Can I reserve spots for my friends/family/guests?
Spots on the trips are only guaranteed once payment has been received. In order to reserve spots for other individual, you would be required to pay the fee.
For Information contact Caleb Wells at 713-743-0808 or cwells@uh.edu