Trips and Activities

UREC Trailblazers: Your Path to Adventure + Community 

Join us for a 4-day outdoor experience designed for incoming University of Arkansas students! Connect with new friends, explore the outdoors, and kick off your college journey with confidence. No experience is needed - just come ready for adventure! 

Dates: July 14-17, 2025

What to expect: 

• Cost: $525
• Activities: Hiking + Climbing
• Focus: Friendship, fun, and campus connection

What's included: 

• Outdoor gear + equipment
• All meals + snacks
• Transportation
• Experienced trip leaders

Limited spots are available so register here! 

If you have any questions regarding this program, please reach out to Katherine Miller, kgmiller@uark.edu

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Stand Up Paddleboard Day Trip	Beaver Lake	August 30	All Day	$20	$30	August 28	Register here
Fall Break Buffalo River Paddling	Buffalo National River	October 11-14	All Day	$200	$300	October 1	Register Here

 

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Overnight Backpacking	The Ozarks	October 15-26	All Day	$60	$80	October 15	Register here
Thanksgiving Break Backpacking Trip	To be determined	November 22-29	All Day	$425	$525	November 12	Register coming soon

 

Event	Location	Date	Time	Student	UREC Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
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 8 + 10 October 7 + 9 November 3 + 5	8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Free	Free	September 7 October 6 November 2	Register here starting  2 weeks prior to the clinic
Day Climbing	Mt. Fitzgerald	October 18	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	$20	$30	October 17	Register here
Overnight Climbing Trip	Horseshoe Canyon Ranch	November 15	All Day	$60	$80	November 5	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	Registration Deadline	Registration
Introduction to Mountain Biking	Meet at HPER 102	September 23 October 22 November 18	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Free	Free	September 22 October 21 November 17	Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event date

 

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	Non-Member	Registration Deadline	Registration
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification (H-WFR Recert)	HPER	December 13-14	8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	$325	$350	$385	November 30	Registration coming soon
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder	HPER	January 17-19 and January 25-26	8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	$800	$850	$875	December 31	Registration coming soon

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.