Spring 2025 Trips
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FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Failure to participate or cancellation will not result in a refund for students, staff, or affiliates. All trip registrations are non-refundable. If a student fails to show or cancels their free trip, their ISU account will be charged the full student price of the trip. If a student cancels their free trip or fails to show for their free trip a second time, the student will no longer be eligible for any free trips.
Open Kayak
Passes on sale at 9 am 1/13/25
Thursdays, January 16-March 6, 2025
6-8 PM at Reed Gym Swimming Pool
Open Kayak sessions are open to beginner or experienced kayakers. Kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, and advice from OAC staff are provided. Open Kayak is free to anyone with a full-time fee-paying student ID or ISU Campus Recreation Membership.
ISU Students W/Valid Bengal ID: Free
Campus Recreation Members: Free
Day Pass: $10
Must buy pass at Campus Recreation Front Desk
Local Cross Country Ski
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/13/25
January 18, 2025
Departure Time: 10 AM
Explore a local cross-country trail with a group of other beginners! The trail we will cross-country ski on will be determined by snow level. Group size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $25
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/13/25
January 25, 2025
Departure Time: 3 PM
Join us for the Saturday night showing of the Banff Film festival at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls. The series of short films that night will include skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, and more! Trip fees cover Banff Mountain Film Festival tickets and transportation. Group size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $25
ISU Affiliate: $40
Ice Climbing at Garden Creek Gap
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/13/25
February 1, 2025
Departure Time: 10 AM
Do you enjoy rock climbing and are interested in what ice climbing has to offer? Join us at Garden Creek Gap to climb moderate waterfall ice with an alpine feel. Condition of ice at Garden Creek Gap is heavily dependent on snow and weather.
To participate, you must be able to put on a harness, tie in using a follow through figure 8, and demonstrate proper belay techniques. You must provide your own harness, belay device, and helmet, and appropriate footwear. Appropriate footwear for ice climbing is warm, waterproof, and durable winter boots. Ski boots with walk mode are also acceptable footwear. Crampons, ice axes, and helmets can be rented at the OAC. Trip fees include transportation and ropes. Group size: 6
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $25
Snowshoe at City of Rocks National Reserve
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/13/25
February 1, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM
Explore the City of Rocks National Reserve on snowshoes. Snowshoe through large rock formations near Bath Rock on a popular hiking trail. Trip fees cover transportation. Group size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $25
Craters of the Moon Cross-Country Ski
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/13/25
February 8, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM
Put on your skis and come glide with us through Craters of the Moon National Preserve. Enjoy the crystalline lava rock structures frozen in time as we ski along the trails. Trip fees cover transportation. Group size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $25
Harriman State Park Cross-Country Ski/Snowshoe
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/13/25
February 22, 2025
Departure Time: 8 AM
Visitors to Harriman State Park during the winter season can enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, photography, and wildlife viewing. The park offers 24 miles of groomed trails suitable for an introduction to cross-country skiing. Trip fees cover transportation and park fees. Group size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $20
ISU Affiliate: $30
Yurt Trip Cross-Country Ski/Snowshoe
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/24/25
March 8-9, 2025
Departure Time: Noon
Spend an evening in an ISU OAC yurt. Two miles of travel on cross-country skis or snowshoes brings you to a vista outside the yurt that overlooks the Marsh Valley and the Portneuf and Bannock Mountain ranges. The next morning, we take a short tour of the area before heading back down the trail. Trip fees cover transportation, yurt rental, and food. Group size: 6
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $20
Teddy Bear Cove Climbing
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/24/25
March 15, 2025
Departure Time: 10 am
The Outdoor Adventure Center will travel to Teddy Bear Cove climbing area for a climbing adventure. Participants should be comfortable with beginning climbing. To be comfortable with beginning climbing you should be able to put on a harness, tie in with a figure eight follow through, and demonstrate proper belay techniques. Trip fees cover transportation and necessary climbing equipment. Group size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $5
ISU Affiliate: $15
Moab, Utah Spring Break Trip
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/24/25
March 22-28, 2025
Departure Time: 7 am
Spend spring break in the desert of Moab, Utah, hiking, biking and exploring Canyonlands National Park. Moab has great shopping, restaurants and activities to participate in. The group will be staying at a camp park in town that has hot showers, bathrooms, and a pool. The trip fees cover transportation, campground fees, and park entrance fees. Participants will be responsible for the cost of their own food, and equipment including camping and biking gear. Group size: 20
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $150
ISU Affiliate: $175
Open Climb
Passes on sale at 9 am 1/24/25
Thursday's April 10 - October 16, 2025
Ross Park Climbing Area 5 PM
This regular climbing session on Thursday evenings at 5 pm is open to those who have previous climbing experience. Top ropes are set up by the OAC staff at the Ross Park climbing area. We provide the ropes and equipment to ISU students with valid Bengal card free of charge.
Season pass: $30
Day Pass: $3
Yellowstone Bike Tour
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/24/25
April 12, 2025
Departure time: 8 AM
Bicycle in Yellowstone National Park before the roads are open to motor vehicles. We will be road biking from the West entrance along the scenic Madison River. The relatively flat, but often windy ride is an out-and-back, so you can turn around at any point to head back to town. Fees cover transportation. Group Size: 10
ISU Student: 1st trip free; 2nd trip $50
ISU Affiliate: $65
Rock Climbing at Castle Rocks
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/24/25
April 26, 2025
Departure Time: 8 am
Castle Rocks State Park has traditional and sport climbing on single and multi-pitch routes. All abilities are welcome! Fees cover transportation, park fees, and necessary climbing equipment. Group Size: 10
ISU Student: First trip is free; second trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $25
Sportsman's Park Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Registration Opens at 9 am 1/24/25
May 3, 2025
Departure Time: 10 am
SUP on the beginner friendly flat water of the Sportsman’s Park at the American Falls Reservoir. Trip fees cover transportation, paddleboards, wet suits, and life jackets. Group size: 10
ISU Student: First trip is free; second trip $15
ISU Affiliate: $25
Whitewater Trip on the Owyhee River
Registration Opens at 9 am 3/3/25
May 12-18, 2025
Departure Time: 8 am
The Lower Owyhee from the Rome boat launch to Birch Creek takeout is a rare wilderness experience that few get to encounter. The Owyhee Canyon offers spectacular cliffs, whitewater rapids, and camping. At this time of year, water levels are usually low, and inflatable kayaks can be used to navigate down the river corridor. If water levels permit, we will use rafts to travel down the river. Trip fees cover transportation, permits, and boat rental. You are responsible for your own food and camping equipment. Group size: 10
ISU Student: First trip is free; second trip $150
ISU Affiliate: $220