Outdoor Venture Center Spring 2016

OUTDOOR VENTURE CENTER EXPERIENCE THE ELEMENTS

campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc

The Outdoor Venture Center (OVC) offers a variety of adventure activities for the UNO community and the general public. The OVC includes a state of the art climbing wall, rental center, organized trips, and workshops each semester, ranging from local workshops to advanced overnight trips in rock climbing, paddling, hiking, camping, skiing, biking, and many more.

OVC Hours of Operation RENTAL CENTER 402.554.2258 Fall, Spring and Winter Monday – Friday

12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Saturday

9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Sunday

3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Summer Monday – Friday

10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Saturday

10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Sunday

2:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

The rental center will only be open on weekends, November through March, if there is at least four inches of snow on the ground. Exact dates will vary according to the academic calendar.

CLIMBING WALL 402.554.3342 Fall and Spring Monday - Thursday

12:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Friday

12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Saturday

12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Sunday

12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Summer Monday – Friday

12:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Saturday – Sunday

11:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Visit campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc for holiday hours and other closings.

REFUNDS OVC will use the following refund policy for those who wish to cancel their registration.

On or after early registration deadline

50% of total cost

7 days or less prior to early registration date

85% of total cost

8 days or more prior to early registration date

100% of total cost

OVC cancels a trip any time prior to departure date

100% of total cost

TRIP PRICING Trips for the OVC are budgeted to break even. Prices reflect the lowest amount that can be offered and still cover trip costs. Questions about pricing and what is included can be directed to OVC Assistant Director Joe Hanseling at jhanseling@unomaha.edu.

OVC Spring/Summer Trip Schedule Winter: • Menogyn, MN: Jan. 4-9 • Down Hill Ski Trip: Jan. 15-18 • Discount Night: Jan. 21 • Full Moon Hike: Jan. 24 • Climbing Class 1: Mondays, Feb. 1-29 • Stand Up Paddleboard Pool Workshop: Feb. 11 • Couch to 5.10 Climbing: Tuesdays Feb. 16-Mar. 15 • Bouldering League: Feb. 18-Mar. 10 • Midwest Outdoor Leadership Conference: Feb. 19-21 • Route Setters Clinic: Feb. 27 • Backpacking and Camping Class: Mondays, Mar. 7-Apr. 25 Spring Break: • Spring Break Backpacking: Mar. 19-26 • Spring Break Climbing: Mar. 19-24 • Spring Break Wilderness First Responder Course: March 19-27 Spring: • International Student Night: Mar. 31 • Stand Up Paddleboard Float: Apr. 9 • Arkansas Adventure Programming Conference: Apr. 14-17 • Weekend Sea Kayaking Trip: Apr. 22-24 • Camping on Campus: Apr. 28 • Colorado Climbing Trip: May 9-15 Summer: • Wakeboarding and Climbing: Jun. 18-19 • Full Moon Paddle: Jun. 20 & Jul. 19 • Nebraska Float Trip: Jun. 24-26 • Colorado Climbing and Whitewater Rafting: Aug. 3-7 Visit campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc for more information about the OVC trips and activities.

BACKPACKING & CAMPING CLASS Mondays, March 7 - April 25 6:00-8:40 P.M. | 116 HPER This class focuses on the basics of backpacking and camping. Registrants will audit an academic class and participate on the class trip, April 23-24, an overnight backpacking experience at Indian Caves SP, Nebraska.

TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED FOR BACKPACKING TRIP.

Cost UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $150 Non–Member: $170

SPRING BREAK BACKPACKING March 19-26 | Appalachian Mountains Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: March 10 Mandatory Pre-Hike: March 12 This trip will be going to the Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee for six days of hiking and backpacking through the beautiful mountain range.

All transportation is included departing from UNO OVC. All climbing and camping equipment included.

Cost UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $249 Non–Member: $299

SPRING BREAK CLIMBING March 19-24 | Red River Gorge Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: March 9 This trip will be going to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky to climb one of the biggest meccas east of Mississippi.

Cost UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $199 Non–Member: $249

SPRING BREAK WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE March 19-27 | 116 HPER OVC is partnering with Omaha Outward Bound to offer a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course through Longleaf Wilderness Medicine. Learn how to respond to medical emergencies in the wilderness.

Cost UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $625 Non–Member: $625

Register and pay at campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc

Registration Register online at campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc, visit 117 HPER, or contact the OVC at 402.554.2258 during regular hours of operation.

COLORADO CLIMBING TRIP May 9 - 15 | Southeast Colorado Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: May 2 Move from the gym to the crag and explore beautiful rock climbing in Colorado. This trip will be a 4 day extravaganza of rock climbing and mountain climbing in Colorado’s southeast area. We will explore the crags and hike a few 14ers as well. What could be a better way to recoup after finals? No climbing experience is required before the trip. This trip will consist of top-roping and mountain climbing only.

All transportation and gear is included. Depart from UNO OVC.

Cost UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $210 Non–Member: $250

COLORADO CLIMBING & WHITEWATER RAFTING August 3 - 7 | Canyon City, Colorado Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: July 28 Explore the wonderful state of Colorado on this multi-sport adventure. The group will whitewater raft the beautiful Arkansas River then transition to rock climbing near Colorado Springs. All transportation and gear included. Depart from UNO OVC.

Cost UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $265 Non–Member: $295

Registration Register online at campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc, visit 117 HPER, or contact the OVC at 402.554.2258 during regular hours of operation.

Climbing Wall ABOUT THE WALL The UNO climbing wall is 2,500 square feet of top rope and lead climbing area, with a 1,400 square foot boulder in the center of the facility. The climbing surface is constructed of concrete with artificial holds, low angles, verticals, overhangs, and two arches. The floor of the facility has six inches of dense padding, and there are several movable crash pads that protect climbers.

The climbing wall is open to all UNO students and campus rec members.

Non-members MUST register as a guest at the reception desk, pay the $7 daily guest fee, and bring the receipt to the wall supervisor. Climbers ages 18 and younger are only allowed Friday (starting at 12:00 P.M.) and all day Saturday and Sunday (during hours of operation).

Rental Items

UNO Student or Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Shoes

$1

$3

5 Punch Shoe Card

$4

$10

Semester Shoe Card

$25

$30

Harness

FREE

$2

Belay Device

FREE

$2

Helmet

FREE

FREE

Lead Ropes/Quickdraws

FREE

$5

More Information Contact the OVC at 402.554.3342 or visit campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc

Rental Policies ELIGIBILITY Everyone is eligible. UNO prices are for anyone with a current UNO MavCARD or a Campus Recreation membership. Non-Member prices are for all other renters.

RESERVATIONS Equipment may be reserved up to one month in advance. Reservations are taken in person or over the phone and a security deposit must be made. Cancellation of reservations less than one day before the start of the rental period will result in forfeiture of a portion or all of the deposit.

SECURITY DEPOSITS A $25 deposit is required for all UNO rentals and a $50 deposit is required for all Non-Member rentals. A deposit may be made in cash, check, or charge. A $100 security deposit per boat is required for kayak, canoe, and paddle board rental by UNO renters and Campus Recreation members. Non-Members must leave a deposit for the value of the boat(s).

FINES AND FEES Equipment must be returned in the same condition as when it was rented. Additional charges for lost, dirty, damaged, or wet returns will be assessed. Your rental will be automatically extended and additional rental fees will be collected upon return of late equipment. Please call the OVC at 402.554.2258 to extend your rental.

Hammocks UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Hammock

$5.00

$7.50

$2.50

$7.00

$9.50

$3.50

Hammock, bug net, & rain tarp

$7.50

$10.00

$3.75

$9.50

$12.50

$4.75

Yard Games UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Volleyball Set

$10.00

$15.00

$4.50

$15.00

$20.00

$6.00

Bocce Ball

$4.00

$6.50

$2.00

$5.00

$7.50

$2.50

Washers

$4.00

$6.50

$2.00

$5.00

$7.50

$2.50

Ladder Golf

$4.00

$6.50

$2.00

$5.00

$7.50

$2.50

Horse Shoes

$4.00

$6.50

$2.00

$5.00

$7.50

$2.50

Bean Bag Toss

$4.00

$6.50

$2.00

$5.00

$7.50

$2.50

Backpacking Equipment UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Internal Frame Pack 80 L

$5.00

$7.50

$2.25

$7.00

$9.25

$3.75

Backpack Rain Cover

$1.00

$1.50

$.50

$1.25

$2.00

$.75

Poncho

$2.00

$2.50

$.75

$2.25

$3.00

$1.00

Compass

$.50

$.75

$.25

$.75

$1.00

$.50

Bear Proof Canister

$2.00

$3.00

$1.00

$2.50

$4.00

$1.25

*Daily Rate

Cooking Equipment UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Backpacking Stove

$4.50

$5.75

$2.25

$6.00

$7.50

$3.25

Cook Set

$2.00

$3.00

$1.50

$2.50

$4.00

$1.75

Tailgate Grill

$8.50

$12.25

$3.25

$9.50

$14.25

$3.25

Double Burner Propane Stove

$4.75

$6.50

$2.75

$5.75

$7.75

$3.25

Lantern

$4.50

$6.25

$2.50

$6.00

$8.00

$3.00

Empty Fuel Bottle

$.50

$.75

$.25

$.75

$1.25

$.50

Paddling Equipment UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Recreation Kayak Package

$12.00

$15.50

$6.00

$22.00

$37.00

$12.50

Tandem Recreation Kayak

$15.00

$20.25

$7.50

$24.50

$40.00

$13.00

Stand-Up Paddle Board

$12.00

$15.50

$6.00

$22.00

$37.00

$12.50

17’ Aluminum Canoe Package

$15.00

$24.00

$8.00

$22.00

$34.00

$10.00

16’ Canoe Package ABS

$20.00

$36.00

$12.00

$28.00

$49.00

$15.00

Single Sea Kayak Package

$18.00

$30.00

$10.00

$27.00

$50.00

$16.00

Tandem Sea Kayak Package

$24.00

$36.00

$11.00

$34.00

$65.00

$17.00

Canoe Paddles

$1.00

$1.50

$.50

$2.00

$3.00

$1.00

Kayak Paddles

$3.00

$4.50

$1.50

$6.75

$8.50

$3.25

Universal Life Jacket

$1.00

$2.00

$.75

$2.00

$3.00

$1.50

Fitted Type III Life Jacket

$2.50

$3.75

$1.25

$4.00

$5.50

$2.50

Car-Top Carrier (Canoe/Kayak)

$3.00

$4.50

$1.50

$5.75

$7.50

$2.75

Kayak Dry Bag (Nylon)

$2.50

$4.00

$1.50

$3.50

$6.00

$2.00

Canoe Dry Bag (Rubber)

$4.50

$8.00

$2.50

$7.00

$12.00

$3.25

Wet suit

$4.50

$12.00

$4.00

$6.00

$15.00

$5.00

Winter Equipment UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Cross Country Ski Package

$9.25

$14.00

$5.75

$11.00

$17.00

$6.50

Poles, Boots, & Skis

$4.00

$5.50

$2.50

$5.50

$7.75

$3.00

Snow Shoes

$6.00

$10.00

$3.50

$9.00

$13.00

$5.00

Climbing Equipment UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

Bouldering Pad Large

$9.50

$14.25

$4.75

$12.00

$17.75

$6.00

Bouldering Pad Small

$6.25

$9.50

$3.00

$9.00

$12.00

$3.75

Rock Shoes

$3.25

$5.00

$1.50

$5.00

$7.50

$2.00

Harness

$2.00

$3.25

$1.00

$3.25

$5.25

$1.50

Helmet

$2.50

$3.50

$1.25

$3.50

$5.50

$1.50

Camping Equipment UNO Stu/Campus Rec Member

Non-Member

Available Equipment

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

1 Day

2-3 Days

4+ Days*

2 Person Backpacking Tent

$11.50

$14.00

$5.25

$14.25

$21.50

$6.50

3 Person Technical Tent

$14.75

$22.25

$7.50

$18.50

$27.75

$9.50

4 Person Tent

$10.50

$15.75

$4.75

$13.00

$19.50

$5.75

6 Person Tent

$12.00

$18.50

$6.50

$14.25

$21.00

$7.50

Nylon Tarp with Poles 3-4p

$7.50

$11.50

$3.50

$9.50

$14.50

$4.50

Shade House

$11.00

$17.00

$5.25

$13.50

$20.00

$6.25

Summer Sleeping Bag: 40˚

$3.50

$4.75

$2.00

$4.25

$5.50

$2.50

3 Seasons Sleeping Bag: 15˚

$4.00

$5.50

$2.25

$4.75

$6.50

$3.00

Winter Sleeping Bag: -15˚, -30˚

$5.50

$7.75

$3.25

$6.50

$9.50

$3.75

Sleeping Pad

$1.75

$2.25

$1.00

$2.00

$2.50

$1.25

University of Nebraska at Omaha Outdoor Venture Center 6001 Dodge Street, HPER 117 Omaha, NE 68182-0075 (402)554.2258 jhanseling@unomaha.edu campusrec.unomaha.edu/ovc The University of Nebraska at Omaha shall not discriminate based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender-identity, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, religion, or political affiliation.