Outdoor adventure programs  

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Discover the inspiring beauty of the Southwest while having fun and meeting new people.  Our programs promote minimal-impact environmental practices that support Northern Arizona University’s commitment to sustainability. Check out the schedule for more information.

Professional trainings and certifications

Since the 1980s, Outdoor Adventures has been striving to provide outdoor enthusists with high-level, nationally recognized trainings and certifications.  We want to provide outstanding courses that improve your awareness and preparedness for recreating outdoors.   SOLO, American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), American Canoe Association (ACA), and Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) are just a few of the organizations we partner with to provide a solid foundation for your outdoor skills.  Don't see a certification on our schedule?  Contact us and we will find a way to bring that certification to our offerings.

River adventures

Find excitement and adventure as you raft down the Colorado, Salt, San Juan, or Verde River with our multi-day, educational river trips. 

Land-based adventures

Information coming soon.

Wilderness Welcome

Student-led and outdoor-oriented, Wilderness Welcome is a unique orientation adventure trip for new students. 

Wilderness Medicine

We offer basic outdoor skills training and certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, Search and Rescue technician, and CPR provider. 

Challenge Course

Put yourself and your group to the test with these team-building adventure activities. 

Substance and cancellation policies

Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and illegal substances are prohibited on Outdoor Adventures trips. 

If you enroll in a program, 50% of the program fee is required as a deposit. To cancel, you must call us at least two weeks in advance.

If you do not cancel at least two weeks before your scheduled trip, you will forfeit your deposit and any other fees paid unless documentation of life event is supplied, in which case you may be eligible for credit with Campus Recreation Services (CRS). If cancellation occurs at least two weeks prior, you are eligible for a 100% credit towards CRS programs or a refund of fees paid, minus a 20% processing fee.