Outdoor Adventures University of Nebraska Campus Recreation
Activities, Trips + Gear Guide 2016-2017
Outdoor Adventures Center | 930 North 14th Street | 402-472-4777 | crec.unl.edu/outdoor
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p. 4–5
Fall & Spring Break Trips
p. 8–17
Climb
p. 18–25
Cycle
p. 26–27
Surf + Snow
p. 32–37
Hike + Camp
p. 38–45
Paddle
p. 46–49
Explore Nebraska
p. 50–53
Challenge Course
p. 54–55
Facility
Activities, Trips, Gear Rentals
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Join us in Adventure! A message from the Assistant Director Since the early 70s, the staff of the Outdoor Adventures Program have made it their chief purpose to embolden others in search of adventure. Whether making it to the top of one of our climbing walls, a personal commitment to commute by bike, or finding the edge of your comfort zone on an adventure trip, we’re here to help you make it happen. If you need gear, instruction, or community, we have you covered. We are the stories from which memories are made and the moments from which lifelong skills are learned. We embrace education, enjoyment, and escape, and we’re here to enhance your experience while at Nebraska. While you may have come for the campus, we challenge you to get out and explore the outdoor opportunities the Great Plains have to offer. Adventure doesn’t have to be a plane ride away, nor does it require great expense. With our resources and your drive, we can help you find your local epic right here in Nebraska. Douglas Copeland says, “Adventure without risk is merely Disneyland.” We hope you’ve come to UNL to truly push what you can be in this next chapter. We encourage you to take that risk, put yourself out there, and join others in this adventure. Cheers,
Jordan Messerer
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+ EDUCATION Adventure invites us to be more fully engaged in the human experience and challenges our preconceived notions of ourselves and others. Regardless of the outcome, adventure offers a powerful tool for learning in its many forms, creating an aptitude for creative thinking and problem solving.
+ ESCAPE In the midst of adventure, we are able to leave behind the stress of life on campus and in the city. With that freedom, we find the ability to connect— with ourselves, others, and the outdoors. These moments of meaningful escape leave us energized and inspired to return to the responsibilities of daily life.
+ ENJOYMENT Take a climb up one of our routes, explore a nearby lake on a rented kayak, or share a meal in a faraway campground, and you’ll understand what we mean by “enjoyment.” These experiences inject us into the present moment, allowing pure, unadulterated bliss to take over.
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History The journey began in 1971, when a few UNL Campus Recreation employees felt the inspiration to run an overnight canoe trip down the Elkhorn River. The UNL Outdoor Adventures (OA) Program was born. Over time, the program evolved to include the off-site challenge course, equipment rental, a climbing wall, and academic classes. In the many decades since, OA has offered hundreds of adventure trips and clinics ranging from expeditions across the United States, to foreign destinations such as Nepal, Australia, and Mexico. In May of 2014, the OA Program continued to grow with its very own standalone Outdoor Adventures Center, a 13,000 sq. ft. facility that fosters all components of the program: a full service climbing center, bike shop, equipment rental service, a homebase for adventure trips, and educational classroom. While OA has undergone many changes throughout the course of its history, the mission to cultivate meaningful adventure experiences within its community remains true and constant at the heart of the staff, trip leaders and participants who find that living a life far from ordinary can be the most rewarding.
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DRAWN The Art of Ascent
Presentation and Documentary Screening
with
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Wednesday. October 5 @ 7:30 PM Nebraska Union Auditorium Free for UNL students with NCard $5 for faculty, staff, and public
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FALL BREAK Jasper, Arkansas
Charles City Whitewater Park, Iowa
Fall Break | Friday–Tuesday | October 14–18
Fall Break | Friday–Tuesday | October 14–18
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 11
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 11
Discover some of the best rock climbing in the Southeast–the secluded and steep bluffs of the Ozarks. The Arkansas climbing scene offers a unique selection of bouldering and varied sport climbing. Take in the beautiful views complete with rolling hills, rocky outcrops and changing fall colors while we find climbs for all skill ranges. This trip is a great introduction to the sport of rock climbing and will satisfy both beginning and experienced climbers.
While Nebraska might be sparse when it comes to whitewater, you’ll love testing your skills at the Charles City Whitewater Park. Learn not only to read the river and find the cleanest line down rapids, but work on the techniques needed to guide your kayak where you want it to go.
Ozark Rock Climbing
$275 UNL student or Member • $325 General Public
Whitewater Kayaking
$275 UNL student or Member • $325 General Public *Prerequisite: attend 5 pool paddle sessions (see pg. 40) or audit ODED100A.952 Kayaking.
Jasper, Arkansas
Ozark National Forest Backpacking Fall Break | Friday–Tuesday | October 14–18 Registration Deadline: Tueday, October 11 Backpack through a lush and dense Arkansas forest with everything you need on your back on this four-day excursion. Connect with fellow adventurers and develop the basic skills of wilderness travel and backcountry camping as we navigate the trails together. Enjoy gourmet camp cooking, crisp forest streams and beautiful autumn colors on this fall break trip to remember.
$275 UNL student or Member • $325 General Public
ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: transportation • food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
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SPRING BREAK Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma
Texas Canyons
Spring Break | Friday–Sunday | March 17–26
Spring Break | Friday–Sunday | March 17–26
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 27
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 27
Explore the surprisingly quality rock in south central Oklahoma. Yeah, don’t knock it til you try it. Take in the views as you climb above the Colorado-esque “Narrows’ and the top of Mount Scott. Put your skills to the test as you take on a multi-pitch climb on one of the days of the trip.
One word best describes the canyons of West Texas: remote. If you’re seeking a little adventure, you won’t find a better alternative this Spring Break. Spend up to 7 days on the river, no resupplies or stops at restaurants in between the put in and the take out. Paddle in the tight canyons forged by iconic watersheds of the remote desert and explore side canyons or remains of villages long past. Find something worth telling stories about when you return from the break. Given the remoteness and challenging rapids of this trip, participants must be in good physical condition and have a positive state mind.
Climbing
$495 UNL student or Member • $575 General Public
Escalante, Utah
Canoeing
Escalante National Monument Backpacking
$495 UNL student or Member • $575 General Public
Spring Break | Friday–Sunday | March 17–26
California Surfing
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 27 Located in the beautiful, high desert of south-central Utah, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument boasts some of the most beautiful geological features and canyons of the Southwest. On this trip, we will explore canyons and learn a little about native cultures of the area while backpacking through the park. We will also day hike through other regional parks offering amazing views of arches, canyons and other amazing geological formations. Join us for an unforgettable spring break in the warm and awe-inspiring desert southwest that Ed Abbey wrote about!
$495 UNL student or Member • $575 General Public
San Elijo, California
Spring Break | Friday–Sunday | March 17–26 Registration Deadline: Monday, February 27 Escape landlocked Nebraska and join an awesome group for a California surfing adventure. Eli Howard’s Surf Camp will provide you with five days of quality surfing instruction, exploratory activities, and four nights of memorable beach experiences. California is the perfect place for both adventuring and relaxing. Along with daily surfing, your trip will be filled with activities such as exploring coastal environments, body surfing, tidepooling and afternoon excursions. Kick back and enjoy the natural beauty of the coast while doing daily yoga/stretching sessions, watching surf movies, having bonfires, playing games, telling stories, and enjoying each other’s company.
$675 UNL student or Member • $750 General Public
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#ExploreLocalNE “Here in the Great Plains, the beauty is every bit as remarkable as the mountains or the Grand Canyon, but it doesn’t knock your socks off at first glance. You have to linger and spend some time. It’s like getting to know someone— you keep peeling the layers away and getting to know it better. Anytime I would come home, I’d look at our sunrises and sunsets— the openness and expanse of the landscape and the people is something I always missed after I left.” -Michael Forsberg, Former Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader (1987–89) Renown Conservation Photographer
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CLIMB
lead climb • top rope • boulder
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“One year ago, I went rock climbing outdoors for the first time. It’s tough to explain the immediate sense of home I felt with a brunch of strangers in nature and how oddly calming it is to be focused on working your way up a cliff face or rock formation. Climbing has helped bring me out of my timid shell, and I’ve become much more open-minded. I’ve met so many awesome people who are incredibly open to teach, talk, camp, climb, and just be outside. I can’t wait to continue to learn, face fears, and explore more. A huge thanks to all you Nebraska climbers who are willing to drive a distance for sometimes just a day of climbing.” -Emily Beiermann, UNL Student
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Open Setting Session
Saturdays | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center Fall Sessions • August 13 • October 8
Fridays | 6–10 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center
Spring Sessions • January 14 • February 11
• March 11 • April 8
Join fellow adventuring families as they take to the rock. We provide the belay to get you climbing so you can focus on a great experience with your family.
$40 UNL student or Member family (up to 5) $50 General Public family (up to 5)
Outdoor Evening Climb Thursdays | 6–8 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center • August 25
• September 1, 8
• October 21 • December 9 • January 13
CLIMB
Family Climb
• April 7 • April 14
Explore and build your skills to set fun and creative bouldering routes. Each person will receive two route assignments including grade and location to set during the session. The routes that are created will stay up for about one week. These sessions will move along very quickly and managing your time will be important. These sessions are limited to current climbing center pass holders. Each person may pre-register for one session each day before the sign-up deadline to give as many people an opportunity to set.
FREE UNL student or Member
League of Extraordinary Boulderers (LXB)
Fall Session Wednesdays October 26–November 16 | 8–10 p.m.
Get out of your dorm or apartment and enjoy the evening outside. Take a turn on the outdoor climbing wall, (which is typically only available for special events) try your hand at slacklining, and enjoy some S’mores.
Spring Session Wednesdays January 18–February 8 | 8–10 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center
FREE UNL student or Member • $5 General Public
The League of Extraordinatory Boulderers (LXB) is a 4-week team competition where groups of three climbers try out brand new bouldering routes each week, earning points based on the difficulty of the route and other factors. This is a great opportunity to learn from more experienced climbers, find new climbing partners and improve your bouldering skills on fun and creative routes. All climbing skill levels are welcome.
DID YOU KNOW? Each enrolled student at UNL is offered a FREE TRY-IT CLIMB each semester, so come by and check out what climbing has to offer. If you’re not currently enrolled at UNL, don’t let that stop you from coming in. Check out our pass options on page 54.
FREE UNL student or Member team • $15 General Public
Climbing Basics Every Weekday | 5–7 p.m. Every Sunday | 3–5 p.m. Class times subject to change. Visit crec.unl.edu. OAC, Climbing Wall Learn the basic foundation of rope management skills, knots, equipment and policies required to climb at the Outdoor Adventures Center. Completion of class and skills check provides a one-year Climbing Pass. Interested in learning secrets of climbing like a pro? Check out the From Couch to 5.10 class.
$20 UNL student or Member • $25 General Public
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Adaptive Climbing Club Saturdays | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center • August 27 • February 25 • September 24 • March 25 • October 29 • April 22 • December 3 • May 27 • January 28 Reach new heights! Adaptive harnesses and gear are provided so those of all abilities can participate in this social and sport club. All abilities are welcome;our staff provides all the training needed to get you on the wall! If you are interested in volunteering to assist in making climbing accessible for all abilities, please contact todd.grier@unl.edu.
FREE UNL student, Member or General Public
From Couch to 5.10 Fall Sessions | Wednesdays | 8–10 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center • September 14, 21, 28 • October 5 Spring Sessions | Thursdays | 6:30–8:30 p.m. OAC, Climbing Center • February 2–23 This 4-week class will give you tools to develop your strength in order for you to climb longer and more efficiently. Each week, you will advance your technique using various exercises and drills, as well as address various ways to train and build your climbing fitness. The class includes free climbing shoes and a chalk bag rental. Both beginners and regular climbers are encouraged to attend. Current pass or OAC Top Rope skills check prior to class start.
$55 UNL student or Member | $85 General Public
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Days
Dates
Time
Location
Tuesday & Thursday
August 30 & September 1
8–10 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
September 13 & 15
7:30–9:30 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Monday & Thursday
September 26 & 29
8–10 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
October 25 & 27
8–10 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
November 8 & 10
7–9 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
January 24 & 26
7–9 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Monday & Thursday
March 6 & 9
3–5 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
April 4 & 6
7–9 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
CLIMB
Lead Climbing
This class meets twice for two hours. You will learn foundational skills needed to dial in lead climbing and lead belaying at the climbing wall. Prior top rope climbing experience at or above 5.9 is required to succeed in this class.
$30 UNL student or Member each | $35 General Public each
From Gym to Crag Days
Dates
Time
Location
Tuesday & Thursday
September 20 & 22
7–9:30 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Wednesday & Thursday
November 30 & December 1
6–8:30 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Friday
January 31 & February 3
6–8:30 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
October 4 & 6
6–9 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
November 1 & 3
6–9 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Tuesday & Thursday
March 28 & 30
6–8:30 p.m.
OAC, Climbing Center
Sport Anchors
Self Rescue
Gain a basic skillset and use those skills in a variety of settings to form foundational understanding of basic self-rescue or anchoring for sport climbs. While completion of this course won’t get you set to climb El Cap, you’ll gain core skills to help you confidently transition to climbing outdoors with skilled friends. Participants must possess a current Lead Climb pass at the UNL Outdoor Adventures Center and should have at least one year of climbing experience.
$60 UNL student or Member | $75 General Public
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Blue Mounds Rock Climbing Friday–Sunday | September 23–25
CLIMB
Luverne, Minnesota
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 20
Friday–Sunday | April 14–16 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 11 Blue Mounds State Park in southern Minnesota is home to quality outdoor climbing, only four hours from Lincoln. With 50-60 foot climbs, the park offers challenges for new climbers and veterans alike. This is an excellent way to enjoy the great outdoors for the weekend and challenge yourself outside the climbing gym!
$95 UNL student or Member | $125 General Public
Wyoming + South Dakota
Climbing Road Trip Sunday–Saturday | May 7–13
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 26 Take advantage of the break before your summer classes or internship. Come with us to find every piece of climbable rock in Wyoming and South Dakota within 8 hours of Lincoln. Start your summer with a proper climbing road trip.
$495 UNL student or Member | $575 General Public
EVERY TRIP INCLUDES: transportation • food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
FLATLAND C CL L II M MB B II N NG G F FE ES ST T II V VA AL L
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PASSES
UNL Student/Member
General Public
-01 free each semester
5
Daily Pass*
included in CREC membership
15 includes CREC facilities access
Monthly Pass* 3-month minimum
included in CREC membership
40 + $50 one-time initiation fee
Annual Pass*
included in CREC membership
430
Try-It Climb 2 climbs in one day available 12 p.m.–building close
*Must complete a Climbing Basics class and/or pass a Skills Check prior to climbing. See page 11.
ACADEMICS
Class Days
ODED 103A Climbing I
Mondays
Jan. 30– Mar. 6
ODED 103A Climbing I
Tuesdays
Jan. 31– Mar. 7
ODED 103A Climbing I
Class Dates
Class Time
Wednesdays Feb. 1– Mar. 8
ODED 113A Climbing II
Thursdays
Mar. 9– Apr. 20
Trip Dates
Section
Credit Hours
8– None 9:20 a.m.
951
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10– None 11:20 a.m.
952
1
8– None 9:20 a.m.
953
1
8– Apr. 9:30 a.m. 14–16
951
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GEAR RENTAL for use outside Outdoor Adventures Center Rock Climbing Shoes per pair Bouldering Crash Pad Lantern or Headlamp
UNL Student/Member
General Public
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
6
12
24
8
16
32
8
16
32
10
20
40
2
4
8
3
6
12
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CYCLE
tour • commute • maintenance
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“I never realized how passionate people were about biking in Lincoln until I began biking on the UNL campus. I have made some wonderful connections with people through local weekly bike rides, cycling events in town, and the Bike UNL organization on campus. I love spreading the word about biking and all my friends that support that message as well.” -Christine Hoffman, Bike UNL President
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transportation •
League of American Bicyclists
Lincoln, Nebraska
Wednesdays | 4–8 p.m. • August 31 • September 7 • March 29 • April 12, 19
Sunday | September 18 | 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Smart Cycling
This class teaches adult bicyclists how to use a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility, and sport under various highway, climate, terrain, and traffic conditions. Class time is spent on your bike doing drills to build your bike handling skills and riding on the streets as a part of traffic. Please note there is an online test each student must pass prior to the class start time.
FREE UNL student or Member • $30 General Public
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Wilderness Park Trail Ride Join us for a relaxing escape as we explore one of Lincoln’s parks by bicycle. Just a short ride from downtown, Wilderness Park offers miles of winding forest singletrack trails to improve your bike handling abilities and reconnect with nature. De-stress from school and work with some quality trail conversation while experiencing one of Lincoln’s best-kept secrets.
$10 UNL student or Member • $15 General Public
9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Meet at OAC • Saturday, September 24 • Sunday, October 2
CYCLE
Farmer’s Market Ride You’d be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend your weekend morning than at one of Lincoln’s Farmer’s Market – where locally-sourced veggies and unique wares abound. Borrow a bike from us for free and enjoy a ride around town, ending at the farmer’s market to stock up on goods.
FREE UNL student • $5 Member or General Public
Brainard, Nebraska
Cycling Oak Creek Tour Saturday | September 10 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Enjoy one of Nebraska’s most versatile recreational trails on this full day of cycling through natural prairie and oak woodlands along the Oak Creek Trail. Just 30 minutes from Lincoln, this trail connects the towns of Brainard and Valparaiso. Cruise along the crushed limstone rails-to-trails path, unwind from everyday stresses and connect with other local cyclists.
ALL TRIPS INCLUDE:
$30 UNL student or Member • $55 General Public
food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
Bike Maintenance skills class Raymond, Nebraska
Branched Oak Mountain Biking Saturday | April 8 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Days
Dates
Time
Location
Thursdays
November 3–17
5:30–7 p.m.
OAC, The Bike Shop
Thursdays
February 9–23
6–7:30 p.m.
OAC, The Bike Shop
Wednesdays
April 5–19
6–8 p.m.
OAC, The Bike Shop
Join us for a relaxing escape as we explore one of Lincoln’s parks by bicycle. Just a short ride from downtown, Branched Oak trails offer miles of winding forest singletrack trails to improve your bike handling abilities and reconnect with nature. Connect with the biking community with some quality trail conversation while experiencing one of Lincoln’s best trails.
Ever been stuck on the trail or street and not know what to do? Sign up for this class and practice basic maintenance skills you can perform on your own bike to get home, and discuss other biking related topics. A new topic will be presented each class. Topics that will be covered include patching a flat, basic brake and shifter adjustments, riding position/bike fit, and layering for winter commuting enjoyment.
$10 UNL student or Member • $15 General Public
FREE UNL student or Member • $30 General Public
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ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: transportation • food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
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Bikepacking
CYCLE
Nebraska National Forest – Hasley, NE Friday–Sunday | October 7–9 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 4 Discover the hidden beauty of Nebraska, exploring the sandhills by way of remote Forest Service Roads. You’ll learn the basics of what goes in to planning your own bike adventures so you can confidently take to the backroads. Connect with other participants, enjoy some gourmet camp meals, and spend the weekend ‘doing’ rather than sitting.
$95 UNL student or Member • $125 General Public
Bike Camping Branched Oak Saturday–Sunday | April 1–2 Registration Deadline: Monday, March 27 Take a ride along a crushed limestone trail to one of Nebraska’s tranquil state recreation areas on this zero-emissions trip! Learn the basic skills needed to plan your own cycling adventures as we carry all of our food and camping gear on our bikes. Meet other cyclists and unwind from the week on this quick getaway.
Wagon Train Thursday–Friday | April 13–14 | 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Registration Deadline: Monday, April 10 Don’t waste your #5to9. That is, don’t miss out on squeezing in some midweek adventure. We will head out on a quick ride to a nearby park for an evening of camping before heading back in time for your morning classes. We’ll carry all our food and camping gear on our bikes on this truly selfcontained overnight ride.
$35 UNL student or Member • $45 General Public
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LIMITED SPACE! Sign up early: shopcrec.unl.edu or @ OAC Member Services Desk
August 24, 31 | September 7 | April 4, 11, 18, 25
ACADEMICS ODED 117E Bike Camping
Class Days Tuesdays
Class Dates
Class Time
Trip Dates
Section
Credit Hours
Feb. 28– Apr. 4
4–6 p.m.
Apr. 1–2
951
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GEAR RENTAL
UNL Student/Member Daily
3-Day
7-Day Sem.
Single Speed Bike Mountain or Touring Bike Touring Package
10
22
40
15
25
6
3-Bike Rack most vehicles 5-Bike Rack needs 2” receiver hitch
General Public Daily
3-Day
7-Day
75
20
40
80
50
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30
60
120
12
24
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30
60
120
7
15
35
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10
25
45
7
15
35
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15
35
55
front & rear panniers or bike trailer
SERVICES
UNL Student/ Member
General Public
Safety Check
10
20
Basic Tune-Up
34
70
4
10
3
6
• VISUALLY INSPECT: frame + tires + handle bars + stem + brake pad wear + chain wear • CHECK & SECURE: handle bars + headset + crank arms + seat post + wheels pedals + stem + inflate tires • CHECK: brake pads + hub tension + brake levers + bottom bracket • LUBRICATION: lube chain • Everything in the safety check, plus: • ADJUSTMENTS: brake pads + hub tension + lateral wheel true + brake levers + bottom bracket + front derailleur + rear derailleur • CLEAN AND LUBRICATION: wipe down drive train + wipe down frame & fork + lube chain + lube front derailleur + lube rear derailleur + lube cables in housing
Slime One Tube Shrader valves only Install New Tire or Tube Parts not included Visit the Bike Shop to see all services offered.
LOCKERS Bike Locker
(26” x 75” x 44”) • extended locker room & shower access | 5 a.m.–midnight • fits a bicycle + gear
Medium Locker
UNL Student/Member
General Public
Monthly
Monthly
10
20
1-year discount: $80
1-year discount: $160
3
8
• extended locker room & shower access | 5 a.m.–midnight
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SURF + SNOW surf • ski • snowshoe
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XC Ski Package w/ skis, boots + poles XC Ski Boots XC Ski Poles Snow Shoes w/ poles
UNL Student/Member
General Public
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
10
20
40
15
30
60
3
6
12
4
8
16
3
6
12
4
8
16
6
12
24
12
24
48
SURF + SNOW
GEAR RENTAL
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AUGUST
CALENDAR Sunday 21
22 Pool Paddle
28
SEPTEMBER
Monday
29
Sunday
4
23
30 Lead Climbing
Monday
5
11 Nebraska Rivers Canoe Trip
12
18 Wilderness Park Cycling
19
25 Blue Mounds Climbing Niobrara River Paddling
Tuesday
26 Lead Climbing
Tuesday
6
Wednesday 24 Ice Cream Ride
EVENING CLIMB FREE
| $5 August 25; September 1, 8 6 – 8 PM | pg. 11
ADAPTIVE CLIMBING CLUB FREE
August 27; September 24; October 29 10 AM – 12 PM | pg. 12
LEAD CLIMBING $40
Thursday 25 Dutch Oven Cooking Evening Climb
Friday 26
27 Adaptive Climbing Clinic Paddle Day
31 Smart Cycling Ice Cream Ride
Wednesday
7 Smart Cycling Ice Cream Ride
| $5 Sept. 3, 10, 17; Oct. 1, 22; Nov. 12, 19 Two hours prior to game start | $50 September 11; October 9 | 10 AM – Noon | pg. 11
Thursday
Friday
1 Lead Climbing Evening Climb
2
8 Evening Climb
9
14 From Couch to 5.10 Ice Cream Ride
15 Lead Climbing SUP Evening Tour
16
20 From Gym to Crag
21 From Couch to 5.10
22 From Gym to Crag SUP Evening Tour
23 Blue Mounds Climbing Niobrara River Paddling
28 From Couch to 5.10
GAME DAY CLIMB FREE FAMILY CLIMB $40
13 Lead Climbing
27
Saturday
| $50 September 13 & 15 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM August 30 & September 1; September 26 & 29; October 25 & 27 | 8 – 10 PM November 8 – 10 | 7 – 9 PM pg. 13
29 Lead Climbing SUP Evening Tour
30
Saturday 3 Game Day Climb Game Day Bike Valet 10 Cycling Oak Creek Tour Game Day Climb Game Day Bike Valet 17 Game Day Bike Valet Game Day Climb 24 Blue Mounds Climbing Niobrara River Paddling Farmers Market Ride Adaptive Climbing Clinic
FROM COUCH TO 5.10 $55
| $85
September 14, 21, 28; October 5 8 – 10 PM | pg. 12
FROM GYM TO CRAG $60
| $75 Sport Anchors: September 20 & 22 | 7 – 9:30 PM November 30 & December 1 | 6 – 8 PM Self Rescue: October 4 & 6; November 1 & 3 | 6 – 9 PM pg. 13
BLUE MOUNDS ROCK CLIMBING $95 | $125 | pg. 15 September 23 – 25
OZARK ROCK CLIMBING $275
| $325
October 14 – 18 | pg. 4
OPEN SETTING SESSION FREE
October 21 | 6 – 10 PM | pg. 11
LXB FREE
| $15 October 26 – November 16 8 – 10 PM | pg. 11
OZARK BACKPACKING $275
| $325
October 14 – 18 | pg. 4
FALL COLORS DAY HIKE $15
| $20 October 22 | 8 AM – 5 PM | pg. 35
HIKING + NATURE WATCHING
$15 | $20 November 19 | 8 AM – 5 PM | pg. 35
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TOUR
$115 | $140 November 25–29 | pg. 35
| $5 August 22, 29; September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; 7 – 9 PM | pg. 40
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 1
Game Day Climb Game Day Bike Valet
PADDLE DAY $35
| $45 August 27 | 8 AM – 5 PM | pg. 40
SUP EVENING TOUR $5
2
| $20 September 15, 22 | 5 PM – 8:30 PM September 29 | 4 – 7:30 PM | pg. 41
3
Farmers Market Ride
4
5
6
7
8
From Gym to Crag
From Couch to 5.10 Jeremy Collins
From Gym to Crag
Halsey National Forest Backpacking Bikepacking
Family Climb
11
12
13
14
15
NEBRASKA RIVER CANOE TRIP
$35 | $55 September 11 | 10 AM – 6 PM | pg. 41
Saturday
9
10
Whitewater Kayaking Ozark Backpacking Ozark Rock Climbing
NIOBRARA RIVER PADDLING $95 | $125 September 23 – 25 | pg. 43
WHITEWATER KAYAKING $275
| $325
16
17
18
19
20
October 14 – 18 | pg. 4
21
22
Open Setting Session
Fall Colors Day Hike Game Day Climb Game Day Bike Valet
28
29 Adaptive Climbing Clinic
ICE CREAM RIDE FREE
| $5 August 24, 31; September 7, 14 6 – 8 PM | pg. 24
SMART CYCLING FREE
| $30 August 31; September 7 | 4 – 8 PM | pg. 20
GAME DAY BIKE VALET FREE
23 30
24
25
26
27
31
Lead Climbing
League of Extroardinary Bouldering
Lead Climbing
Sunday
CYCLING OAK CREEK TOUR $30
Monday
| $55 September 10 | 8 AM – 5 PM | pg. 21
FARMER’S MARKET RIDE FREE
| $5
September 24; October 2 9 AM – 12 PM | pg. 21
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1 From Gym to Crag
2 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
3 From Gym to Crag Bike Maintenance
4
Friday 5
Saturday
6
7
8 Lead Climbing
9 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
10 Lead Climbing Bike Maintenance
11
12 Game Day Climb Game Day Bike Valet
12
14
15
16 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
17 Bike Maintenance
18
19 Hiking + Nature Watching Game Day Climb Game Day Bike Valet
August 25 | time? | pg. 36
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
HALSEY NATIONAL FOREST BACKPACKING
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HASLEY NATIONAL FOREST BIKEPACKING $95 | $125 October 7 – 9 | pg. 23
BIKE MAINTENANCE FREE
| $30 November 3 – 17 | 5:30 – 7 PM | pg. 21
WILDERNESS PARK CYCLING $10
| $15
September 18 | pg. 20
$95 | $125 Ocbober 7 – 9 | pg. 35
| $10
Thanksgiving Weekend Tour
28
29
30 From Gym to Crag
NOVEMBER
September 3, 10, 17; October 1, 22; November 12, 19 Two hours prior to game start
DUTCH OVEN COOKING FREE
OCTOBER
POOL PADDLE FREE
JANUARY DECEMBER FEBRUARY
Sunday
4
5 Pool Paddle
Sunday
Tuesday
6
Monday
Wednesday
7
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
1 From Gym to Crag
2
8
9 Open Setting Session
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday 3 Adaptive Climbing Clinic 10 Family Climb
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 Open Setting Session
14 Family Climb
15
16
17
18 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
19
20
21
22
23 Pool Paddle
24 Lead Climbing
26 Lead Climbing
27
29
30 Pool Paddle
31 From Gym to Crag
25 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
28 Adaptive Climbing Clinic
Sunday
5
Monday
6 Pool Paddle
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
2 From Couch to 5.10
3 From Gym to Crag
4
8 League of Extroardinary Bouldering
9 Bike Maintenance
10
11 Family Climb
16
17
18
19
20 Pool Paddle
21
22
23
24
25 Adaptive Climbing Clinic
December 3; January 28; February 25; March 25; April 22; May 27 10 AM – 12 PM | pg. 12
OPEN SETTING SESSION FREE
December 9; January 13; April 7, 14 6–10 PM | pg. 11
FAMILY CLIMB $40
| $50 December 10; January 14; February 11; March 11; April 8 10 AM – Noon | pg. 11
LXB FREE
| $15 January 18–February 8 | 7 – 9 PM pg. 11 | $35 January 24 & 26; March 6 & 9; April 4 & 6 7 – 9 PM | pg. 13
FROM GYM TO CRAG $60
| $75 Self Rescue: March 28 & 30 | 6 – 8:30 PM Sport Anchors: Jan. 21 & Feb. 3 | 6 – 8 PM pg. 13
FROM COUCH TO 5.10 $55
| $85 February 2–23 | 6:30–8:30 PM | pg. 12
WICHITA MOUNTAINS CLIMBING $475 | $525 March 17 – 26 | pg. 5 $95 | $125 April 14 – 16 | pg. 15
CLIMBING ROAD TRIP $495
| $575
DUTCH OVEN COOKING FREE
| $10
May 7 – 15 | pg. 15
March 8 | 6–8 PM | pg. 36
ESCALANTE UTAH BACKPACKING
28
Tuesday
ADAPTIVE CLIMBING CLINIC FREE
BLUE MOUNDS ROCK CLIMBING
15
Monday
| $750
$30 | $35 March 4 | pg. 16
14
Sunday
March 17 – 26 | pg. 5
FLATLAND CLIMBING COMPETITION
13 Pool Paddle
27 Pool Paddle
CALIFORNIA SURFING $675
LEAD CLIMBING $30
12
26
MARCH
Monday
$495 | $575 March 17 – 26 | pg. 5
Wednesday 1
Thursday 2
Friday 3
Saturday 4 Flatland Climbing Competition
| $5 December 5; January 23, 30; March 27 February 6, 13, 20, 27 | 7 – 9 PM | pg. 40
Sunday 5
Monday 6
Tuesday 7
Lead Climbing
CANOEING TEXAS CANYONS $495 | $575 March 17–26 | pg. 5
12
13
14
Wednesday
Thursday
8
9
Dutch Oven Cooking
Lead Climbing
15
16
Friday 10
11 Family Climb
17
18
California Surfing Escalante Backpacking Canoe Texas Canyons Wichita Mountains Climbing
RIVER DAY TRIP $35
| $45 April 1 | 8 AM – 6 PM | pg. 41
NIOBRARA RIVER PADDLING $95 April 14 – 16 | pg. 43
| $125 19
20
21
22
23
24
25 Adaptive Climbing Clinic
EVENING SUP $5
| $20 April 19, 26; May 3 | 6 – 9PM | pg. 41
NEBRASKA RIVERS PADDLEBOARDING
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$35 | $45 April 29 | pg. 41
February 9–23 | 6 – 6:30 PM April 5–19 | 6 – 8 PM pg. 21
27
28
29
30
Pool Paddle
From Gym to Crag
Smart Cycling
From Gym to Crag
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sunday
| $30
Monday
| $30 March 29; April 12, 19 | 4 – 8 PM | pg. 20
Saturday Bike Camping River Day Trip
2
3
BIKE CAMPING AT BRANCHED OAK pg. 23
ICE CREAM RIDE FREE
| $5 April 4, 11, 18, 25 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | pg. 24
9
10
BRANCHED OAK MOUNTAIN BIKING
4
5
6
7
Lead Climbing Ice Cream Ride
Bike Maintenance
Lead Climbing
Open Setting Session
8 Branched Oak Mt. Biking Family Climb
11
12
13
14
15
Ice Cream Ride
Smart Cycling Bike Maintenance
Bike Camping #5to9
Open Setting Session Blue Mounds Climbing Niobrara River Paddling
18
19
20
21
Ice Cream Ride
Smart Cycling Evening SUP Bike Maintenance
25
26
Ice Cream Ride
Evening SUP
$10 | $15 April 8 | 9 AM – 4 PM | pg. 21
WAGON TRAIN BIKE CAMPING #5to9 $20 | $45 April 13 – 14 | 5 PM – 9 AM |
Friday 1
SMART CYCLING FREE $35 | $45 April 1 – 2 |
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16
17
pg. 23
23
24
30
Monday 1
Tuesday 2
Adaptive Climbing Clinic
27
28
29 Nebraska Rivers Paddleboarding
Wednesday 3
22
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
5
6
11
12
13
Evening SUP
7 Climbing Road Trip
8
9
10
MAY
Sunday
APRIL
BIKE MAINTENANCE FREE
Saturday
MARCH
POOL PADDLE FREE
HIKE + CAMP camp • hike • trek
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“Backpacking with Outdoor Adventures helped me understand the power of communication as my group worked together while traveling through the trees. It gave me a chance to soak in the sun and take a moment to breathe.” -Cassie Irwin, Ozarks Backpacking Trip Participant
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Hike +Camp camp • hike • trek
VENTURE ON YOUR OWN
ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: transportation • food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
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Backpacking Nebraska National Forest Friday–Sunday | October 7–9 Registration Deadline: Monday, October 3
HIKE + CAMP
Halsey, Nebraska
Wait, Nebraska has a forest? Nebraska National Forest was created in 1902 as a timber reserve and became the largest human-made forest in the US. For a while, it was the largest of its type in the world. Located in the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills, this weekend backpacking trip will take you past old windmills, streams, and of course, plenty of trees.
$95 UNL student or Member • $125 General Public
Louisville, Nebraska
Fall Colors Day Hike Saturday | October 22 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. If you need a quick escape from the city, come with us for a day of hiking around Platte River State Park. With 14 miles of trails to explore, this area offers a chance to relax for a day and unwind from the week. Check out scenic views of the Platte River as you hike along tree-covered trails!
$15 UNL student or Member • $20 General Public
Grand Island, Nebraska
Hiking & Nature Watching Saturday | November 19 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The arrival of the migratory birds on Nebraska’s Platte River is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the continent. Join us for a day of hiking and trail conversation as we experience the awe-inspiring scene of more than 80 percent of the world’s Sandhill Crane population converge on the Platte River Valley.
$15 UNL student or Member • $20 General Public
Across Nebraska
Thanksgiving Weekend Tour Friday–Sunday | November 25–27 Registration Deadline: Monday, November 21 Looking to take advantage of the holiday break and find some adventure? Come along with Outdoor Adventures and find some new reasons to be thankful for your time in Nebraska. We will check out well-known landmarks like Scottsbluff, Chimney Rock, and Carhenge!
$115 UNL student or Member • $140 General Public
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Thursday| August 25 | 6–8 p.m. | OAC Wednesday| March 8 | 6–8 p.m. | OAC FREE UNL student or CREC member • $10 General Public
GEAR RENTAL
UNL Student/Member
General Public
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
Backpack
6
12
24
8
16
32
Tent 3 or 4-person Tent 6-person Sleeping Bag 20°/45° Sleeping Pad foam Air Mattress twin/queen
8
16
32
10
20
40
12
24
48
15
30
60
6
12
24
8
16
32
1
2
4
1
2
4
5
10
20
6
14
28
3
6
12
4
8
16
5
10
20
7
14
28
1
2
4
1
2
4
2
4
8
3
6
12
5
10
20
8
16
32
3
5
10
3
6
12
3
6
12
4
8
16
4
8
16
5
10
20
50
80
140
75
150
180
Lantern or Headlamp Stove backpacking or 2-burner + fuel Camp Fuel bottle Cook Set nesting pots Slack Line 1” or 2” thick Camp Chair backpacking or w/ arms Trekking Poles pair Ice Chest or Water Cooler 6 ft. Super Grill w/ storage coolers
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ACADEMICS
Class Days
ODED 100N
Thursdays
Feb. 9–23
ODED 109B
Saturday & Sunday
ODED107B Backpacking I ODED107B Backpacking I
ODED 110B Wilderness First Responder
Section
Credit Hours
Jan. 2–6
001
1
6–8 p.m.
None
951
1
Feb. 11–12
8 a.m.– 6 p.m.
None
951
1
Wednesdays
Mar. 1– Apr. 5
4–6:30 p.m.
Apr. 8–9
951
1
Tuesdays
Mar. 28– Apr. 25
4–6:30 p.m.
Apr. 29–30
952
1
TBA
Challenge Course Instructor Training Wilderness First Aid
Class Dates
Class Time
Aug. 22– 4:30– Jan. 6 6:50 p.m.
Trip Dates
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PADDLE canoe • kayak • paddleboard
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“To be able to share this feeling with others, a feeling too specific to accurately put to words, is what fuels me. To be in a state of pure experience — water hitting the face, paddling from one side of the river to the other — is my favorite part of life. This is what paddling has given to me: the ability to feel the natural flow, my natural flow. ” -Lauren Kraemer, Trip Leader
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ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: transportation • food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
Pool Paddle Mondays | 7:30–9 p.m. | Mabel Lee Hall Pool • August 22, 29 • December 5 • September 12, 19, 26 • January 23 • October 3, 10, 24, 31 • March 27 • November 7, 14, 21, 28 Ever tried your hand at Log Rolling? Get some practice in paddling and log rolling, and refine your stroke to make your next adventure on the water a breeze. This clinic sticks to the calm confines of the pool so we can focus on efficiently directing your boat. Build your skills so you can confidently embark on Nebraska’s scenic rivers and lakes.
FREE UNL student or Member • $5 General Public
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Lincoln, Nebraska SUP + Canoe
Paddle Day
Saturday | August 27 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Discover the joy Stand Up Paddleboarding offers on moving water. Join the Outdoor Advenutres staff as we take to a regional river and spend the day navigating the flow and exploring sand bars or creeks. Add a little adventure to your weekend, sign up before spots run out!
$35 UNL Student or Member • $45 General Public
PADDLE
Lincoln, Nebraska
Stand Up Paddleboard Evening Tour Days
Dates
Time
Location
Thursday
September 15, 22
5–8:30 p.m.
Meet at OAC
Thursday
September 29
4–7:30 p.m.
Meet at OAC
Wednesday
April 19, 26
6–9 p.m.
Meet at OAC
Wednesday
May 3
6–9 p.m.
Meet at OAC
Join Outdoor Adventures for one or all of our evening jaunts to the edge of town to explore our local lakes by Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). Enjoy the evening as temps cool off and we shake up the typical routine. See what Lincoln has to offer, meet some great people and learn a little SUP skill along the way.
$5 UNL student or Member • $20 General Public
Southeast, Nebraska
River Day Trip
Saturday | April 1 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Arlington, Nebraska
What better way to spend a warm, Nebraska Saturday than in the cool river waters? Spend a day paddling a regional river and taking in views of scenic Nebraska from your canoe or kayak. You will be introduced to the basics of paddling before we push off to navigate this diverse and meandering waterway.
Nebraska Canoe Day Trip
$35 UNL student or Member • $45 General Public
Sunday | September 11 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Southeast Nebraska
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 12 Spend a day paddling a regional river and taking in views of scenic Nebraska from your canoe or kayak. We think you’ll be surprised by the beauty of Nebraska when you’re sitting in the cockpit exploring a regional river. You will be introduced to the basics of paddling before we push off to navigate this diverse and meandering waterway. The weather will be warm, making the cool waters that much more inviting.
$35 UNL student or Member • $55 General Public
Nebraska Rivers Paddleboarding Saturday | April 29 | 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Join us for a full day of paddleboarding at Two Rivers State Recreation Area in southeast Nebraska! Learn basic Stand Up Paddleboarding skills, relax on the beach and connect with good people– we’ll take care of the gear, transportation, and instruction.
$35 UNL student or Member • $45 General Public
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PADDLE
Valentine, Nebraska
Niobrara River Paddling Friday–Sunday | September 23–25 Registration Deadline: Monday, September 19
Friday–Sunday | April 14–16 Registration Deadline: Monday, April 10 Paddle one of the top 10 most scenic floats in America on this weekend trip down the Niobrara River- Nebraska’s only designated Wild and Scenic Riverway. The unique ecology of the area portrays the colliding worlds of the boreal forest and the Great Plains. We will take our time paddling and exploring the area’s waterfalls. You won’t find a better alternative for your weekend plans than great conversation, scenery and gourmet meals around the campfire on this overnight paddling trip.
$95 UNL student or Member • $125 General Public
ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: transportation • food on-site • gear • trip leader • insurance
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GEAR RENTAL
UNL Student/Member
Stand Up Paddleboard Package Kayak Package Canoe Package w/ accessories Paddle Life Jacket Dry Bag Trailer ‘Green’ (Holds 10 boats) Trailer ‘Red’ (Holds 8 boats)
ACADEMICS ODED 100A Kayaking I
Class Days Mondays
General Public
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
Daily
3-Day
7-Day
12
24
48
27
50
108
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
4
8
16
5
10
20
70
140
210
100
200
275
55
110
165
75
150
180
Class Dates
Class Time
Mar. 13– Apr. 17
4–6 p.m.
Trip Dates Section Apr. 21–23
951
Credit Hours 1
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#ExploreLocalNE
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“At some point in the past, I recall Nebraska’s natural beauty taking me by surprise, thinking that this stunning vista or that winding double track road was somehow out of place, remarkable because it was so unNebraskan. It’s been some time now my understanding and sense of place has shifted, having realized that these awe-inspiring moments are actually a better representation of Nebraska than is the tired narrative that the Great Plains are boring, flat, and lifeless. My daydreams are now filled with the openness of the Sandhills, the high plains ecology of the Pine Ridge, and the tight, cool canyons of the Niobrara River Valley. There is so much unspoiled natural wonder in Nebraska, so many trails, tracks, and overlooks, so many hidden camps along winding rivers, that I have a hard time leaving the state to look for adventure. Sure, there are amazing experiences waiting in the mountains and the desert, but when left with the choice, I’ll always pick the open plains. For me, the bicycle is the ultimate tool with which to explore the unique landscapes of our state. Quieter and slower than a motorized vehicle, you actually get a chance to approach wildlife and absorb the landscapes around you, while covering far more ground in a day than you can on foot. Multi-day bikepacking is the unique intersection of cycling, wildlife viewing, camping, and back country exploration. It’s my doorway into the open freedom of the high plains. ” -Onion Velo
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#ExploreLocalNE With more river miles than any other state and arguably the best sunsets in the world, there is no better place to explore the outdoors than right here in the Great Plains. Learn what it really means to “home” when you connect to the vast prairies and wide open skies, where there is always plenty of space to grow. At the Outdoor Adventures Center, our goal is to help you accomplish this. This map highlights some of the many opportunities to get outside within a short, two-hour commute from campus. Whether you want to enjoy the many bike trails or discover regional lakes, we have the equipment and expertise you need to get there. This year, skip the long drive west and explore local, right here in Nebraska.
“OA has really high quality products, that are always well maintained and serviced. I can always count on the items I rent to keep me warm, dry or just to perform like they should because they are of great quality and have been taken care of.” -Matan Gill
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DESTINATION (from OA)
MILES
Elkhorn Crossing
59
Valparaiso
22.7
Branched Oak
22.3
Pawnee Lake
12.4
Mahoney SP
29
Platte River SP
37.5
Pioneers Park
7
Wilderness Park
8
Wagon Train SRA
18.8
Stagecoach SRA
18.7
Indian Cave SP
94.6
Brainard
80
Elkhorn Crossing SRA iver Elkhorn R
Platte River
77
79
29 Omaha
O ak Cr e rail ek T
Valparaiso 77
Branched Oak SRA
80
Schramm SRA Louisville SRA Plattsmouth Platte River SP
Mahoney SP 80
Wabash
Pawnee SRA
MoPac Trail
29
Lincoln (UNL Outdoor Adventures Center)
Pioneers Park
Iowa
2
Wilderness Park
Nebraska City
Wagon Train SRA
e L in
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Stat
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Stagecoach Lake SRA e
Homestead Trail
Nebraska 29
Indian Cave SP
Beatrice 77
*map is not to scale
Cycle p. 23 Snow (XC Skiing) p. 25 Hike + Camp p. 34 Paddle p. 43
(SRA) State Rec Area (SP) State Park (OA) Outdoor Adventures Center
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CHALLENGE COURSE
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“Changing paradigms— this is what happens at the UNL Challenge Course. I have been working challenge courses for the past 20 years and thought I had seen it all until I found myself assisting with this course. The wide range of groups that come out to the course provide fresh experiences every time. An experience on the challenge course can take a group of disconnected teens and turn them into a formative team, or take a champion sports team and help them bond and excel in new ways. Even as instructors, we learn from the groups we work with. Regardless if you come for a half day or a full day, a group will leave transformed for the better.” -Nick Cordray, UNL Challenge Course Instructor
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RESERVATIONS UNL Student/Member UNL Department programs Community Customized Corporate Programming
Price per participant Half Day
Full Day
10
20
15
25
20–110
30–110
30–110
45–110
Contact Kyle Hansen at khansen2@unl.edu.
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Challenge Course
9 miles west of Lincoln 402-472-4703 | go.unl.edu/challenge The Outdoor Adventures Challenge Course is an incredible tool for team-building, problem-solving, and having fun! Nothing increases team cohesion better than completing challenges outside of comfort zones. The course can host 10-100 people and is great for student organizations, University departments, greek houses, and corporate groups. Situated on 80 acres of rolling prairie just 9 miles west of Lincoln, the Challenge Course is divided into high and low elements. High elements are 50 feet tall each and allow participants to go from “ground to sky” at their own pace. Low elements are all less than 3 feet high.
The Challenge Course and its leaders will help you: • • • • • •
Gain self-confidence Motivate yourself and your team Develop great communication skills Build team trust & cohesion Enhance problem solving skills Enjoy the great outdoors
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FACILITY HOURS
Outdoor Adventures Center 930 North 14th Street 402-472-4777 | go.unl.edu/oac
• Adventure Trips + Activities –bike tours, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, camping, cross country skiing, surfing, rock climbing, bouldering
• Gear Rentals *all seasons*
• • • • •
PASSES
Campus Bike Shop + Clinics Challenge Course Headquarters Indoor Climbing + Bouldering Gym Outside Climbing Space Available for Party Rental
Open
Close
Monday–Friday
10 a.m.
10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday
10 a.m.
8 p.m.
Hours subject to change. Please see crec.unl.edu for holiday and football game day hours. UNL does not discriminate based on any protected status. Please see go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.
UNL Student/Member
General Public
-01 free each semester
5
Daily Pass*
included in CREC membership
15 includes CREC facilities access
Monthly Pass* 3-month minimum
included in CREC membership
40 + 50 one-time initiation fee
Annual Pass*
included in CREC membership
430
Try-It Climb 2 climbs in one day available 12 p.m.–building close
*Must complete a Climbing Basics class or pass a Skills Check prior to climbing. See page 11.
LOCKERS+SHOWERS Bike Locker
(26” x 75” x 44”) • extended locker room & shower access | 5 a.m.–midnight • fits a bicycle + gear
Medium Locker
• extended locker room & shower access | 5 a.m.–midnight
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UNL Student/Member
General Public
Monthly
Monthly
10
20
1-year discount: $80
1-year discount: $160
3
8
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CAMPUS RECREATION Outdoor Adventures 930 North 14th Street P.O. Box 880232 Lincoln, NE 68588–0232
Find your adventure. Find your fit.
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