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(NEW) Try Kayak!
Come try kayaking with us! This is a introductory-level opportunity for those who are looking to get into flatwater or whitewater kayaking without leaving campus. Our qualified a...
$5.00
Advanced SCUBA Diver Course
You're a certified scuba diver, become a better one! Increase your knowledge about scuba and learn new skills under the supervision of an instructor as part of the NAUI Advanced S...
$130.00
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor course
*Please contact Sam Wright (saw71@psu.edu) if you are interested in the course. Applicants must apply and be accepted before given access to register.
$300.00
Backcountry Nutrition Clinic
Fuel your appetite for adventure with this Backcountry Nutrition clinic! Outdoor Adventures and Health Promotion and Wellness are teaming up to present this two-part clinic that wi...
$5.00
Backpacking - Dolly Sods, WV
Come join us for a weekend of meadow, bog, boulder, stream, and forest adventure as we travel to Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia. Located in the Monongahela National Forest...
$55.00
Backpacking (Beginner)-Rothrock
Do you want to practice your backpacking skills – or learn new ones? Then this overnight excursion is perfect for you! We will travel to nearby Rothrock State Forest and spend th...
$40.00
Backpacking-Old Logger's Path
This is a full weekend trip (Friday Night to Sunday afternoon) of unplugged fun. This is an ideal adventure for people with little or no backpacking experience, but who want to le...
$55.00
Canoeing-Bald Eagle Creek
This is a one-day trip on the local Bald Eagle Creek. Our staff will teach you the basics of canoeing and help you navigate a 7 mile stretch of water which contains a few class 1 ...
$15.00
Caving - Hennigh
This is a single-day trip that is great for first-time or beginner cavers. Our staff will guide participants underground through dark muddy passages and into large rooms with incr...
$15.00
Caving -Tytoona
Come explore with us in one of Pennsylvania's many caves. This single day excursion is a great trip for first-time or beginner cavers. Experienced staff will guide participants un...
$15.00
Climbing Wall Lead Clinic
This is a one time, 4 hour clinic (6-10pm) designed for established climbers wanting to learn how to lead climb at Penn State's Climbing Gym. Participants must be Top Rope Belay en...
$20.00
Hiking-Bear Meadows
Come along with us on a hike to one of the most unique and beautiful areas in Rothrock State Forest! We will start this day hike with a trek around Bear Meadows Natural Area, a la...
$10.00
Hiking-Black Mo (Moss-Hanne Tr)
This day hike will explore the unique ecosystem of the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area. The Moss-Hanne trail is one of our staff favorites and takes hikers through woods, swamps,...
$10.00
Hiking-Shingletown Gap
Join us for an afternoon hike in the wonderful Shingletown Gap area! We will spend a few hours meandering through the many impressive combinations of streams, rocks, rhododendron ...
$10.00
Kayaking - Black Moshannon
Join us for a day out on the lake in Black Moshannon State Park. Located about 45 minutes from campus, the Black Moshannon lake provides ample opportunities for paddle exploration...
$15.00
Night Hike-Mt Nittany
This is an evening hike to a local landmark and a keystone adventure for every Penn State student. Participants will begin their adventure in daylight, but will quickly find thems...
$5.00
NIGHT TIME High Ropes-Stone Valley
MEMBER COST - $15. This is a weekday evening trip (6-11pm) to Penn State’s Stone Valley Recreation Area where participants will get to experience the High Ropes Course at night. T...
$10.00
Rock Climbing - Donation
This is a single-day trip to our local crag. This trip is ideal for beginner or intermediate climbers who want to learn and build climbing skills. Instructors will teach particip...
$15.00
Rock Tech 101
Are you new to climbing and want some expert tips and technique advice? Well look no further! We’re are offering Rock Tech 101 to fine tune your abilities and help you progress to ...
$5.00
SCUBA Certification Dives-Blue Hole
The open-water certification dives are the culmination of the KINES 45 or Outdoor Adventures Beginner Scuba course that allows the student to demostrate what they have learned and ...
$165.00
SCUBA Overnight-Willow Springs
Willow Springs is a long-standing PA dive site located about 2.5 hours from State College in Myerstown, PA. With a max depth of 50 feet, visibility ranging from 5 to 20 feet, and w...
$120.00
SCUBA Rescue Diver Course
You're a certified scuba diver, learn how to identify and respond to problems! Increase your knowledge about scuba-related emergencies and learn how to both prevent and respond to...
$125.00
SCUBA-Blue Hole
Blue Hole Quarry is a small, privately owned quarry located an hour south of State College near Altoona, PA. It's an excellent dive site for divers of all skill levels, particularl...
$30.00
SCUBA-Dutch Springs
Dutch Springs is the premier inland dive site in the northeast United States, located about 3 hours from State College near Bethlehem, PA. It boasts 44 acres of dive-able water wit...
$65.00
SCUBA-Jay St
The Jay St dive site is in Lock Haven, PA at the Jay St bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River. A great starter dive site for those not familiar with diving in the northeast as ...
$30.00
SCUBA-Pool Session
Certified divers are welcome to register and join us at the Natatorium dive well. Our instructors will be on hand to help you brush up on your skills if needed. All dive equipmen...
$7.00
SKILLS CLINIC: Backpacking 101
This is a single-day instructional clinic for people who are looking to get into backpacking or have some experience but would like a chance to learn and practice skills with an ex...
$20.00
SKILLS CLINIC: Caving 101
This is an evening skills clinic, including a quick trip to a local cave. Participants will learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to go caving in a beginner friendly environ...
$20.00
SKILLS CLINIC: Gym to Crag Series (Indoor)
Are you a climber wanting to take your skills outside of the gym to real rock but aren’t sure how to make it happen on your own? This clinic series is just the ticket to go from th...
$7.00
SKILLS CLINIC: Gym to Crag Series (Outdoor)
Are you a climber wanting to take your skills outside of the gym to real rock but aren’t sure how to make it happen on your own? This clinic series is just the ticket to go from th...
$40.00
SKILLS CLINIC: Whitewater Rafting Training Course
This is a two day instruction based workshop in Ohiopyle, PA. Participants will receive two full days of instruction and experience guiding whitewater rafts on Class III whitewate...
$75.00
SKILLS CLINIC: Winter Skills 101
This is a 3 day instruction-based clinic focused on teaching participants some of the basic skills and knowledge needed to successfully conduct winter trips such as backpacking, mo...
$115.00
SUP Clinic-Whipple Dam
If you've always wanted to try stand up paddleboarding, then this is the clinic for you. Our staff will shuttle you out to nearby Whipple Dam State park where you will receive som...
$5.00
Whitewater Raft & Camp-Ohiopyle, PA
Come enjoy one of our favorite places in Pennsylvania for a night away from campus and a 2 days of awesome class III-IV whitewater rafting. The Lower Youghiogheny River is one of ...
$60.00
Whitewater Rafting-Lower Yough (Class III)
The Lower Youghiogheny River is one of the most popular white water destinations in Pennsylvania, and is a great place to try out rafting. This river is home to many Class III rapi...
$20.00
Whitewater Rafting-Stonycreek River
Come join us for a day of whitewater rafting in Johnstown, PA. Stonycreek River is chocked full of exciting class III-IV rapids. The calm pools between the rapids allow for swim...
$20.00
Whitewater Rafting-Upper Yough (Class IV-V)
MEMBER COST - $140. This is a classic and awesome day trip to some of the best whitewater on the East Coast! This river offers 3-4 hours of intense, fast-paced adventure. Previo...
$115.00
Winter Mountaineering-ADK High Peaks
This is a 4 day trip occurring during Winter Break (immediately following the fall semester). The Adirondack High Peaks are an extremely beautiful and wonderful winter playground ...