Trips and Activities
UREC Outdoors trips accommodate those of all skill levels. Space is limited and spots are filled quickly. Sign-up for trips and clinics at UREC Outdoors in HPER Room 102, or register online at the UREC Membership Portal beginning August 12th for Fall programs.
UREC Outdoors provides transportation for fall programming and provides gear and equipment to encourage students to get outside. If you have questions about any specific programming give us a call or email the UREC Outdoors team!
If you run into issues registering online please call UREC Outdoors at 479-575-CAMP (2267) or email us at camp@uark.edu.
Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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Lake Wilson Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) | Lake Wilson | August 20 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | $10 | $20 | August 19th at 5pm | Register here beginning August 12th |
Fall Break Paddling on the Buffalo River | Buffalo National River | October 12 - 15 | All Day | $200 | $300 | September 25th at 6:00 PM | Register here beginning August 12th |
Overnight Paddling Trip on the Buffalo National River | Buffalo National River | November 16-17 | All Day | $80 | $100 |
November 6th at 6:00 PM |
Register here beginning August 12th |
Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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Overnight Backpacking | The Ozarks | Sepetmber 14-15 | All Day | $80 | $100 | September 5th at 6:00 PM | Register here beginning August 12th |
Overnight Backpacking | The Ozarks | November 2-3 | All Day | $80 | $100 | October 23rd at 6:00 PM | Register here beginning August 12th |
Week Long Backpacking | Big Bend Ranch State Park | November 23 - 30 | All Day | $425 | $525 | October 30 at 6:00 PM | Register here beginning August 12th |
Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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Introduction to Top Rope Belaying |
Climbing Wall, HPER Gym 1 |
Every Sunday During the Fall Semester |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free | Free | The day before the clinic | Register here beginning 2 weeks prior to the clinic |
Lead Climbing Clinic | Climbing Wall, HPER Gym 1 |
9/3 and 9/5 9/16 and 9/18 10/1 and 10/3 10/21 and 10/23 11/5 and 11/7 11/18 and 11/20
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | Free |
9/2 9/15 9/30 10/20 11/4 11/17
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Overnight Climbing Trip | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch | September 21-22 | $80 | $100 | September 11 at 7:00 PM | Register here starting August 12th | |
Wichita Mtn Wildlife Refuge Fall Break Climbing | Wichita Mtn Wildlife Refuge, OK | October 12-15 | $200 | $300 | September 25 at 7:00 PM | Register here starting August 12th |
Looking for some more information about the trip options above. Check out our descriptions below!
Introduction to Top Rope Belaying Clinic | The two-hour course is the perfect place to teach you the basics of climbing Top Rope 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.
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 | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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Introduction to Mountain Biking | Meet at HPER 102 |
August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16 August 19 August 26 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free | Free |
August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15
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Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event date |
Bikepacking to Coler Mountain Bike Preserve | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve | September 28-29 | All day | $80 | $100 | September 11th at 6:00 PM | Registration opens on August 14th |
Bikepacking in Northwest Arkansas | Northwest Arkansas | November 23-30 | All day | $425 | $525 | October 30th at 7:00 PM | Registration opens August 14th |
Introduction to Mountain Biking: Fundamental Skills | This class is designed to teach riders of various skill levels the essential techniques required for safe off-road riding. This is a fantastic way for riders to build a solid foundation, gain confidence, elevate your trail riding skills, and connect in a fun way with other riders!
We start at the UREC Outdoor Bike Shop in HPER 102 and will ride to a flat greenspace to learn and practice skills.
*Weather Policy: UREC Outdoors Cycling Programs will proceed as scheduled if the forecasted temperature is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) at the starting time of the ride.
Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | General Public | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) | UREC |
December 7-8 |
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | $225 | $250 |
$295 Please contact Katherine Miller at kgmiller@uark.edu to register |
November 22 at 5:00 PM | Registration opens August 14th |
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) | UREC |
January 18-20 and January 25-26 |
8am - 6pm | $800 | $850 |
$875 Please contact Katherine Miller at kgmiller@uark.edu to register |
December 20 at 5:00 PM | Registration opens August 14th |
Looking for some more information about the trip options above. Check out our descriptions below!
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - The Wilderness First Aid is designed for people taking half or full day trips, those traveling with reliable cell phone coverage, and where outside assistance is typically available within a few hours. WFA courses are an introduction to wilderness expedition medicine, focusing on general concepts and basic treatment skills. This course can be used as a way to recertify your WFR.
*Note - This WFA course requires approximately 8 hours of online pre-course work to be completed prior to the in person session.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - Our Wilderness First Responder course is designed for outdoor professionals, those who take multi-day or longer personal trips, those who take part in high risk activities (rock climbing, whitewater paddling, mountaineering, multi-week expeditions of all kinds, etc.), and those who simply want to know more about wilderness medicine. Certification as a Wilderness First Responder is the industry standard for outdoor instructors and guides. We recommend taking the full course—standard or hybrid—every six years.
*Note - This WFR course requires approximately 30 hours of online pre-course work to be completed prior to the in person session.
For additional information on the trips and activities contact UREC Outdoors at camp@uark.edu