It’s time to get outside! Boise State’s Outdoor Program is the perfect place to explore outdoor activities, challenge yourself and make new connections. If you don’t know about this unique resource and everything it has to offer, we’ve boiled it down to 5 ½ things you should know.
1) Go on an adventure
The Outdoor Program offers several trips throughout the year. In fact, you can start your semester with a welcome-back rafting trip on the Payette River. Want to know more about what to expect? Read about one student’s experience on his first rafting trip with Outdoor Programs last fall.
2) Rent quality gear
Want to go on an adventure but don’t have the right equipment? The Rental Center has you covered. You can rent from a whole catalog of awesome gear. From rafts to snowboards to camping supplies, you can get it all at the Outdoor Program office right behind the Rec Center.
3) Scale a wall
The climbing gym inside the Rec Center takes adventure to new heights. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert rock climber, the climbing gym is a fun space to learn new skills and challenge yourself.
4) Experience Boise in a new way
With hiking, camping, backpacking and whitewater rafting and more, there are no shortages of opportunities to get outdoors in and around Boise. The Outdoor Program provides opportunities for you to explore nature, find a sense of belonging in Boise, and connect with outdoor lovers. Boise is a treasure trove of beauty and adventure waiting to be explored.
5) Find a community through Custom Programs
Outdoor Programs is committed to building communities through its Custom Programs. Any group, staff, faculty or department can work with the Outdoor Program to design an engaging, custom experience. These could include on-campus team building sessions, trips to the Boise Foothills, rafting on the Payette River, overnight camping, and more. Reach out now to start planning your group’s next adventure.
5 ½) Try new things
Even if you feel like this…
