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.
UREC Outdoors provides transportation for all 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.
Join UREC Outdoors for their extended orientation program, UREC Trailblazers: Your Path to Community and Adventure. This is a 4 day outdoor experience designed just for incoming University of Arkansas students. Connect with new friends, explore the outdoors, and kick off your college journey with confidence. No experience needed - just come ready for adventure!
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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| Day Stand Up Paddleboarding |
Hobbs State Park |
August 29 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
20 | 30 |
August 26 |
Register here |
| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (Series) |
HPER Pool/Woka |
September 16 (Clinic) + 23 (Clinic) + 26 (Day Trip) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for Clinics 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on the 26th |
$20 | $30 | September 15 | Register here |
| Fall Break Paddling Trip | Buffalo River | October 10 - October 13 | All Day | $200 | $300 | September 30 | Register here |
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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| Overnight Backpacking | The Ozarks | October 24 - October 25 | All Day | $60 | $80 | October 14 | Register here |
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Thanksgiving Break Backpacking |
Grand Canyon National Park | November 21 - November 28 | All Day | $425 | $525 | November 11 | Register here |
More Information Coming soon!
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Student | UREC Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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| Introduction to Mountain Biking Clinic | Tsa La Gi Bike Park |
August 25 September 29 October 27 November 17 |
Various times (2hr Clinic) | Free | Free | The day before the clinic | Register here |
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Day Mountain Bike Trip |
Devil's Den | September 19 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $20 | $30 | September 16 | Register here |
| 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 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 |
September 15 + 17 October 5 + 7 November 3 + 5 |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | Free |
The day before the clinic
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| Day Climbing | Ozarks | October 3 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $20 | $30 | September 28 | Register here |
| Overnight Climbing Trip | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch | November 7 - November 8 | All Day | $60 | $80 | October 28 | Register here |
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 | Non-Member | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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| Hybrid Wilderness First Responder | UA Teach 101 |
January 16 - 18 + January 23-24 |
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | $800 | $850 | $875 | December 18 | Register Here |
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