Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Non-UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking	HPER Pool	April 7	5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	April 6th	Register Here
Whitewater Roll Clinic	HPER Pool	April 14	5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	April 13th	Register Here
Buffalo River Canoeing	Buffalo National River	April 15-17		$40	$80	NA	March 30th	Register Here
Whitewater Kayaking Practice Session	HPER Pool	April 26	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Free	Free	Free	April 25th	Register Here
Whitewater Kayaking at Siloam Springs	Siloam Springs Whitewater Park	April 30	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$10	$20	NA	April 25th	Register Here
Buffalo River Canoeing	Buffalo National River	May 16-20		$100	$200	NA	April 27th	Register Here
Boundary Waters Canoeing	Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness	June 24-30		$250	$400	NA	May 26th	Register Here

 

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Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking | Are you interested in whitewater kayaking? This 2.5 hour clinic covers the basics of whitewater kayaking: boats, pfds, paddle strokes, and more! You will exit the clinic knowing basic paddle strokes, understanding the whitewater boat, and basics of how to maneuver. 

 

Whitewater Roll Clinic | A great introduction to whitewater kayaking essentials.  We’ll practice skills in a flatwater location(no whitewater) and cover proper paddle technique, balance, braces and the whitewater kayak roll. UREC Outdoors will provide an instructor to help you learn the kayak roll in a controlled environment.  

 

Buffalo River Canoeing | Join UREC Outdoors for 3 days on the Buffalo River! This trip will take you through the Buffalo River Wilderness, one of the most pristine watersheds in our part of the country. Sleep on the banks, paddle the calm waters, cook great meals, and see places that not many others get to see! This trip has a required pre trip meeting on March 30th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

 

Whitewater Practice Session | Are the water levels a little too low or it's too cold to get outside? Come practice your whitewater kayaking skills in the HPER Pool. UREC Outdoors will provide the boats, PFDs, spray skirts, and more.

 

Siloam Springs Whitewater Kayaking | Join UREC Outdoors to test your whitewater kayaking skills outside at Siloam Springs Whitewater Kayak Park. An incredible resource in Northwest Arkansas and a popular destination for all whitewater paddlers to practice skills. You must be able to wet exit a kayak if you wish to participate in this trip. Attend a whitewater practice session or skills clinic to test out on this skill. 

 

Buffalo River Canoeing | Join UREC Outdoors for 5 days on the Buffalo River! This trip will take you through the Buffalo River Wilderness, one of the most pristine watersheds in our part of the country. Sleep on the banks, paddle the calm waters, cook great meals, and see places that not many others get to see! This trip has a required pre trip meeting on April 27th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

 

Boundary Waters Canoeing | Join UREC Outdoors to explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This will involve exploring some of the most remote places in the United States. This trip will be strenuous including carrying a fully weighted backpack and 30-60lb canoe across various portages and uneven terrain. The difficulty makes it a great trip. This has a required pre trip meeting on May 26th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. 

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Non-UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Sunset Hike	Kessler Mountain Regional Park	February 17	4:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Free	Free	NA	February 10	Register Here
Buffalo River Backpacking	Buffalo River National Wilderness	March 20-25		$100	$200	NA	February 22	Register Here
Sylamore Creek Backpacking	Sylamore Creek	April 1-3		$25	$50	NA	March 17	Register Here

 

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Sunset Hike at Kessler Mountain| Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Southwest Fayetteville, is a 400 acre nature preserve and is a popular area for hikers and mountain bikers. This trip will explore the trails right in our backyard and enjoy the sunset as we take a break from the academic stress!

 

Buffalo River Backpacking | Hiking in the Buffalo National River Wilderness Area is a great way to explore the Buffalo National River Corridor. This trip will introduce you to backpacking and allow you to explore the beautiful spots in our own backyard. There will be multiple days of 5-10 miles of hiking with the weight of a backpack. There is a required pre trip meeting on February 23 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

 

Sylamore Creek Backpacking | Hike along the North Sylamore Creek, a federally designated scenic river. You will encounter a wide variety of forested landscapes ranging from lower streamside elevations to high ridges. You will be hiking 3-7 miles a day with the weight of a backpack. There is a required pre trip meeting on  March 17 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. 

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Non-UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Top Rope Belay Clinics	UREC Climbing Wall (Gym 1)	Sundays beginning after December 19th	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Free	Free	Free	Saturdays before clinic	Register here
Crate Stacking	UREC Climbing Wall	January 24-28, 2022	4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Free	Free	Free		No Registration Required. Just stop by the climbing wall.
Night Climbing	UREC Climbing Wall	February 7	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Free	Free	Free		No Registraition Required. Just stop by the climbing wall.
Lincoln Lake Climbing	Lincoln Lake	February 27	1:00 PM -5:00 PM	$10	$20	NA	February 24	Register Here
Lead Climbing Clinic	UREC Climbing Wall	March 1 and March 3	8:00 PM-10:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	February 28	Register Here
Top Rope Anchor Building Clinic	UREC Climbing Wall	March 8	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	March 6	Register Here
Lead Climbing Clinic	UREC Climbing Wall	March 28 and March 30	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	March 20	Register Here
Lead Climbing Clinic	UREC Climbing Wall	April 19 and April 21	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	April 18	Register Here

 

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Top Rope Belay Clinic | The two-hour course is the perfect place to teach you the basics of climbing and helps you "learn the ropes" with a comprehensive introduction to belaying technique that can be used to climb at the UREC Climbing Wall. Our lesson includes a tutorial on proper top rope belay technique and how to properly use climbing equipment.  

This class will give you all the tools you’ll need to take the Top Rope Belay Assessment! All equipment is provided, registration is required. 

 

Crate Stacking | Crate stacking is a game. The objective is to stack as many upside down plastic milk crates as possible and stand on top!  This is a limited time only event so if you want to try it come to HPER Gym 1. 

 

Night Climbing | Join UREC Outdoors as we turn off the lights and climb with headlamps upstairs at the climbing wall after normal climbing wall hours. This event is free! Bring your own headlamp or use one from UO. 

 

Lincoln Lake Climbing | Have you ever wanted to try climbing outside? We encourage you to join us at Lincoln Lake where UREC Outdoors staff will introduce you to the world of outdoor climbing. UO will provide all of the equipment needed! 

 

Lead Climbing Clinic | So you are interested in taking your climbing to the next level? Great! We can’t wait for you to explore new terrain and continue on your climbing journey. We encourage you before signing up to make sure that you are able to climb above a 5.8 comfortably and have knowledge of how to use a Petzl GriGri.  

UREC Outdoors staff will guide you through this 2 day, 4 hour clinic on the basics of lead climbing to increase your knowledge and skills. You must have passed the UREC Outdoors Petzl GriGri Belay Assessment to participate in this clinic. 

 

 

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Non-UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Bike Maintenance 101	UREC Outdoors, HPER 102	February 2	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	February 1	Register Here
Bike Maintenance 101	UREC Outdoors, HPER 102	March 3	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	March 2	Register Here
Bike Maintenance 101	UREC Outdoors, HPER 102	April 5	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	April 4	Register Here
Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic	UREC Outdoors	April 12	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Free	Free	NA	April 11	Register Here
Mountain Bike Meet and Ride	UREC Outdoors, HPER 102	April 16	9:30 AM - 1:30 PM	$10	$15	NA	April 15	Register Here

 

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Bike Maintenance 101 | Join UREC Outdoors as we go over the basics of bike maintenance including changing a tire, tube, cleaning and lubricating your bike, and learning how to do a basic brake adjustment. We encourage you to bring your own bike. UREC bike mechanics will walk you through the steps needed to keep your bike running smoothly.

 

Beginner Mountain Biking Clinic | The skills taught in this course are designed to make each rider safer and more efficient on the trail in order to make mountain biking a more fun experience. UREC Outdoors will be going over skills such as bike body separation, proper form while riding and more. 

 

Mountain Bike Meet and Ride | Want to practice your mountain biking skills and meet new people? Join UREC Outdoors for a group ride on some trails in Northwest Arkansas. If you need a bike UREC Outdoors can provide one! 

 

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Non-UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Painting a Perspective - Mural Bike Tour	Link to Webpage	Ongoing	Anytime	N/A	N/A	N/A		No Registration, Bike Rentals Available Here

 

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Painting a Perspective - Mural Bike Tour | If you can’t join us for one of our mural bike tours, you can use the resources below to go on your own self-guided tour across Fayetteville. There are two routes to choose from, both of which are close to the University of Arkansas campus. Resources on how to rent a bike, maps, outdoor safety, and discussion of social justice and unity can also be found at UREC Outdoors. When visiting these murals keep the three questions below in mind: What do you SEE?  What do you FEEL?  What can we DO?