Do you want to escape bustling city life by exploring beautiful locations and experiencing outdoor activities? Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure program provides trips and workshops that are both educational and fun.
Adventures and Workshops
Labor Day Skyscraper Paddle Trip; Monday, September 3
Monday, September 3; 9 am - 1 pm
DePaul Students: $35
Registration deadline Thursday, August 30
Enjoy the last few days of summer vacation and join Outdoor Adventures on a paddling trip along the Chicago River. You'll start in a natural section of river then pass through stretches of working river where we may encounter barges, through the booming residential areas of River North, and through downtown's "skyscraper canyon."
Friday Rock Climbing Clinics - Every Friday!
Dates: Fridays; September 14-November 2
Cost: $16 first timers; $7 returners (not members of the Cliffhangers club)
Registration deadline: Each Wednesday before the climb. Register at The Ray Membership Services desk, online or through The Ray at DePaul app! For details on how to get a user name and password and download the app, go to the Registration page.
Climb with us every Friday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm indoors at Lakeview Athletic Club (Belmont and Broadway). After your first climb, you'll have the opportunity to join the Cliffhangers Rock Climbing Club.
Fall Paddle Trip on the Chicago River; October 6
Saturday, October 6; 9 am - 1 pm
DePaul Students: $35
Registration deadline Thursday, October 4
It's mid terms and everyone needs a study break! Enjoy the last first days of the fall weather and join Outdoor
Adventures on a paddling trip along the Chicago River. You'll start in a
natural section of river then pass through stretches of working river
where we may encounter barges, through the booming residential areas of
River North, and through downtown's "skyscraper canyon."
Starved Rock- Hiking in Fall Colors; Sunday, October 21
Sunday, October 21; registration deadline Wednesday, October 17
7 am - 6: 30 pm
DePaul Students: $27; includes transportation; participants are on their own for food and beverages.
It will be peak fall colors at Starved Rock! Escape the city for the breathtaking colors and scenery of Starved Rock State Park, the #1 attraction in Illinois! You'll enjoy the gorgeous fall colors and hike an invigorating route through waterfalls and canyons.
Registration
Adventure trips are designed for DePaul University students, with a limited number of spaces open to faculty and staff.
Register through our online registration system.