October 24, 2026
Departure Time: 9 AM
Explore Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Hike amongst the cinder cones, explore inside lava tubes, and more! This is a single day trip, leaving campus in the morning and returning the same evening. Trip fee covers transportation. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Group size: 10
Trip Fee
天美传媒 Student: $25 or use FREE trip
天美传媒 Affiliate: $40
Trip fee is non-refundable
November 21-25, 2026
Departure Time: 7 AM
Spend Fall break in the desert of Moab, Utah hiking and exploring the National Parks. Participants will get the opportunity to explore Arches National Park and 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 and bathrooms. The trip fees cover transportation, park entrance fees, and campground. You are responsible for your own camping gear and food. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Group size 20
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:30 PM at OAC
Trip Fee
天美传媒 Student: $150 or use FREE trip
天美传媒 Affiliate: $220
Trip fee is non-refundable
December 5, 2026
Departure Time: 8 AM
Cross country ski at the Rendezvous Ski Center in West Yellowstone. All abilities welcome. Enjoy an evening in West Yellowstone before heading returning to campus. Trip fees include transportation, ski pass, and ski equipment. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Venue is subject to change, relative to snow conditions. Group size 10
Trip Fee
天美传媒 Student: $40 or use FREE trip
天美传媒 Affiliate: $60
Trip fee is non-refundable
Thursdays, January 14-March 4, 2027
6-8 PM at Reed Gym Swimming Pool
Open Kayak sessions are open to beginner or experienced kayakers. Kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, and instruction from OAC staff are provided. Open Kayak is free to anyone with a full-time fee-paying student ID or 天美传媒 Campus Recreation Membership. Day passes can be purchased for $10.
Thursdays April 8 - October 14, 2027
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 天美传媒 students with valid Bengal card free of charge. Community members and 天美传媒 faculty/staff can purchase a season pass for $30 or a day pass for $3 onsite.
Friday, January 22, 2027
Departure Time: 6:30 PM
Cross-country ski or snowshoe with us during a full moon in the Scout Mountain Area. The Scout Mountain Area is located 30 minutes outside of Pocatello.
You are responsible for your own headlamp. Trip fees cover transportation, cross country ski or snowshoe rental, and admission to the the Scout Mountain Area.
Group size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $15 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $25
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Departure Time: 8 AM
Explore the City of Rocks National Reserve on snowshoes. The City of Rocks is know for its granite spires and beautiful landscape. Although many people visit in the warmer months, snowshoeing gives you the opportunity to experience the reserve in a unique way.
Trip fees cover transportation and snowshoe rental.
Group size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $25 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $35
Saturday January 30, 2027
Departure Time: 10 AM
Do you enjoy rock climbing and are interested in what ice climbing? This trip will go to Garden Creek Gap to climb moderate waterfall ice with an alpine feel. The condition of the 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 follow through, and demonstrate proper belay techniques. Participants must provide their own harness, belay device, 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.
Trip fees include transportation, ropes, and instruction.
Group size: 6
天美传媒 Student: $25 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $35
Saturday February 6, 2027
Departure Time: 8 AM
Cross country ski along the snow covered road through the trees to Lower Mesa Falls. Hot drinks will be provided after we are done skiing for the day. All abilities are welcome. You are responsible for your own food and water. Venue is subject to change, relative to snow conditions.
Trip fees cover transportation and ski equipment.
Group size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $25 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $35
Saturday February 20, 2027
Departure Time: 8 AM
Cross country ski at the Rendezvous Ski Center in West Yellowstone. All abilities welcome. Enjoy an evening in West Yellowstone before heading returning to campus. You are responsible for your own food and drinks. Venue is subject to change, relative to snow conditions.
Trip fees include transportation, ski pass, and ski equipment.
Group size 10
Trip Fee
天美传媒 Student: $40 or use FREE trip
天美传媒 Affiliate: $60
Trip fee is non-refundable
Saturday February 27, 2027
Departure Time: 9 AM
Climb with the OAC at the Momentum Climbing Gym in Millcreek, Utah! Momentum has more that 100 top rope routes, crack climbing, and an extensive bouldering area. All abilities are welcome.
Trip fees cover transportation, equipment rental, and day pass.
Group Size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $45 or use FREE trip
天美传媒 Affiliate: $65
Trip fee is non-refundable
Friday March 5- Saturday March 6, 2027
Departure Time: 2 PM
Spend a night in an 天美传媒 OAC yurt! A yurt is a dome-shaped structure that is equipped with bunk beds and a wood burning stove. The group will snowshoe into the yurt, cook your own dinner, play games, then snowshoe out the next morning.
Trip fees cover transportation, yurt rental, and snowshoe rental. You are responsible for your sleeping bag/pad, backpack, and food. Rentals are available at the OAC.
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, March 1, 3:30 PM at the OAC
Group size: 8
天美传媒 Student: $20 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $30
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Departure Time: 10 AM
The Outdoor Adventure Center will travel to Teddy Bear Cove climbing area for a climbing adventure. Teddy Bear Cove is a south facing basalt cliff making it warm enough to climb even during the colder months. All abilities are welcome!
Trip fees cover transportation, climbing harness, climbing shoes, and climbing helmet. You are responsible for your own food and water.
Group size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $20 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $30
Saturday March 20-27, 2027
Departure Time: 7 AM
Spend spring break in the desert of Moab, Utah, hiking, biking, climbing, 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.
You are responsible for your own camping gear, food, biking gear, and climbing gear. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Trip fees cover transportation, campground fees, and park entrance fees.
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, March 15, 2027, 3:30 PM at OAC
Group size: 20
天美传媒 Student: $180 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $250
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Departure time: 8 AM
Bicycle in Grand Teton National Park before the roads open to motor vehicles. We will be road biking along the Teton Park Road. The relatively flat, but often windy, ride is an out-and-back, so you can turn around at any point to head back to the van. We will wrap up the day with a visit to Jackson.
You are responsible for your own food and bike. Rentals are available at the OAC.
Trip fees cover transportation and park entrance fees.
Group Size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $40 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $60
Friday April 23- Saturday 24, 2027
Departure Time: 12 PM
Climb and camp with us at City of Rocks National Reserve. City of Rocks has single pitch granite spires that are ideal for top-roping and sport climbing. All abilities are welcome!
You are responsible for your own camping gear and food. Trip fees cover transportation, campground, and climbing gear. Rental are available at the OAC.
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, April 19, 2027, 3:30 PM at OAC
Group Size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $40 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $60
Saturday May 1- Sunday May 2, 2027
Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Visit America’s first national park on this tour of Yellowstone’s famous sights. We will see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, as well as many other geysers, hot pools, and wildlife. We will camp in the park for one night.
You are responsible for your own camping gear and food. Rentals are available at the OAC.
Trip fee covers transportation, campground, and park entrance fees.
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday April 26, 3:30 PM at OAC
Group Size: 10
天美传媒 Student: $85 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $105
May 11-17, 2026
Departure Time: 8:00 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.
You are responsible for your own food and camping equipment. Rentals and purchasing options are available at the OAC. Trip fees cover transportation, permits, and boat rental.
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday April 21, 2025, 3:00 PM at OAC
Group size: 10
天美传媒 Students: $150 or use FREE trip.
天美传媒 Affiliate: $220