Adventure Trip Program

• 8/27: Sewell Park Day

  Time: 3pm-8pm

  Location: Sewell Park

  Cost: Free

  Registration Deadline: n/a

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description: Come start your semester on a good note with us at Outdoor Center in Sewell Park! Joins us for an afternoon of fun activities and try out some the equipment available to rent! Try out a hammock, kayak or Standup Paddleboard, join in on fun team building activities, and learn about everything else Outdoor Recreation has planned this semester. No need to sign up ahead of time, just come on by and enjoy some time before classes get too serious!

• 8/31: Sunset Paddle The San Marcos River

  Time: 7pm-10pm

  Location: Sewell Park to Stokes Park

  Cost: $15

  Registration Deadline: 8/31/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description: Celebrate the end of the first week of classes with a sunset paddle on the San Marcos River! Departing right from campus at Sewell Park, we will paddle to Stokes park and check out all the fun things this river has to offer.

  Pricing includes all equipment and transportation back to Sewell Park.

• 9/7-8: Open Enrollment GOAL Program and Overnight at U-Camp

  Location: University Camp

  Cost: $15

  Registration Deadline: 9/6/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description: Join Outdoor Recreation at one of the best kept secrets at Texas State. After a quick drive to University Camp, we spend the afternoon playing on the GOAL program’s ropes course, zipline, and other exciting elements! Friday afternoon we camp out under the stars in one of the exclusive spots along the Blanco River that are only available to Texas State affiliates.

  Never camped before? This is a great introductory experience to try everything for the first time!

  Price includes all equipment and transportation to and from University Camp.

• 9/15-16: Overnight Canoe Paddle on the San Marcos River

  Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday 9/5/2018 @ 6pm

  Location: Sewell Park to Sculls Crossing

  Cost: $40

  Registration Deadline: 9/5/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Moderate

  Description: Over two days, we will leisurely paddle the 11 miles down the San Marcos river, from campus in Sewell Park, to our takeout at Sculls Crossing. On Saturday we will canoe through the remote and untouched stretch of the upper San Marcos, camping in an established site along the river. On Sunday we will complete our trip with an exciting and beautiful stretch of river including swimming holes, rapids, and stunning nature.

  Pricing includes all equipment, transportation and some meals.

   

• 9/22: Explore and Hike Enchanted Rock

  Time: 6am-9pm

  Location: Enchanted Rock (Transportation Provided) 

  Cost: $20

  Registration Deadline: 9/21/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Moderate

  Description: Travelling to the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area located right in our backyard, we will explore the unique Pink Granite Batholith located in the Llano uplift area of central Texas. After an early departure to beat the crowds, we will summit the dome, hike a variety of trails and explore the caves around Enchanted Rock. This trip will be topped off with a stop in Fredericksburg for dinner and exploring the local culture.

  Pricing includes all equipment and transportation. Food is not provided.

• 9/30: Hike and Climb the Barton Creek Greenbelt

  Time: 8am-9pm

  Location: Barton Creek Greenbelt (Transportation Provided)

  Cost: $15

  Registration Deadline: 9/27/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description: Starting in Zilker Park in Austin, TX, we will hike a trail of intermediate difficulty to the Gus Fruh Wall along Barton Creek. Gus Fruh is a great location with climbing routes of varying difficulties ranging from beginner to expert, so no matter your skill level, there will be something for you! To and from our climbing location, we will keep an eye out for side trails, swimming holes, and other points of interest!

  Price includes all equipment and transportation to and from Texas state. Food is not provided.

• 10/7: Paddle Lady Bird Lake

  Time: 9am-5pm

  Location: Austin, Tx (Transportation Provided) 

  Cost: $15

  Registration Deadline: 10/5/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description: Paddle your choice of canoe, stand-up paddleboard, or kayak around the iconic Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake) in Austin, TX. We will explore Redbud Isle, Barton Springs, and investigate the iconic bats under Congress Bridge. Whether you’ve paddled in Austin 100 times or this will be your first, we can guarantee you’ll have a unique experience on this trip!

  Pricing includes all equipment and transportation. Food is not provided.

• 10/13-14: Climb and Camp Reimer's Ranch and Pace Bend Park

  Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday 10/3/2018 @ 6pm

  Location: Reimers Ranch and Pace Bend (Transportation Provided)

  Cost: $40

  Registration Deadline: 10/3/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Moderate

  Description: Come along for an action-packed weekend of cliff jumping, swimming, hiking, and rock climbing! One day will be spent exploring and climbing at Reimer’s Ranch, a beautiful area with climbing routes of varying difficulties ranging from beginner to expert. No matter your skill level, there will be something for you! The other day of this weekend will be spent at Pace Bend Park, where there are plenty of options for the group to decide from! Known for its high limestone cliffs, and numerous rocky coves, your view will not be disappointing. Whether we are enjoying the water, trails, or lounging in a hammock, this park has what you need.

  Pricing includes all equipment, transportation, and some meals.

• 10/19: Open Enrollment GOAL Programming

  Time: 12pm-8pm

  Location: University Camp (Transportation Provided)

  Cost: $15

  Registration Deadline: 10/19/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description: Join Outdoor Recreation at one of the best kept secrets at Texas State. You can expect a full afternoon of Challenge Course facilitations, lounging in the Blanco River, and exploring University Camp. Some of the elements out at U-Camp include the climbing wall, giant swing, and zipline! Come on your own or with a group of friends, either way this will be a great way to begin your weekend! Transportation is optional, so stay as long as you like!

  Shuttles departing Sewell Park for U-Camp: Noon and 4:00pm for University Camp.

  Shuttles returning to Sewell Park from U-Camp: 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

  Price includes all equipment and transportation to University Camp.

• 11/10-11: University Camp Guided Primitive Camping Experience

  Location: University Camp (Transportation Provided) 

  Cost: $25

  Registration Deadline: 11/02/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Beginner

  Description:  Come on out to U-Camp for a weekend of instruction and experience tailored towards introducing primitive camping skills. Primitive camping is defined as camping without improvements of water sources or restroom facilities aside from what you pack in with you. As this is an introductory experience, our experienced leaders will help you learn and understand everything that is needed for primitive hiking and camping. If interested, you can also give hammock camping a try! Prior to travelling to backcountry campsites, you will be free to explore the entirety of University Camp and the relax on the Blanco River. This could be a great practice experience for the backpacking trip over Thanksgiving Break!

  Price includes all equipment, transportation some meals at University Camp.

• 11/21-25: Backpacking Big Bend National Park

  Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting Date/Time:

  #1 11/7/2018 @6pm

  #2: 11/14/2018 @ 6pm 

  Location: Big Bend National Park (Transportation Provided)

  Cost: $225

  Registration Deadline: 11/7/2018 @ Noon

  Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous

  Description: No plans for Thanksgiving Break and looking for an adventure? Consider participating on our trip to one of most beautiful places in the state of Texas. Spent predominantly in the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, we will backpack close to 19 miles navigating the south rim as well as the highest point in the park, Emory Peak. If you’ve never hiked this trail or National Park, it is not one to miss!

  Price includes all equipment, transportation and food (non-travel days).

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