Time to expand your biking skills with an exciting ride on local trails. Mountain biking is a great way to explore outdoor spaces regular bikes cannot venture into. All skill levels are welcomed.
RMNP Day HikeOctober 10th, 2020Fee $15
Welcome to Greeley where you live just 1 hour from one of the most beautiful National Park in the country, Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Outdoor Pursuits for day hike in the Park. Day hikes will be anywhere from 2 to 7 miles in length.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding The key to stand up paddle boarding is a little balance and a lot of enthusiasm! Learn the basics, plus some tips and tricks, to maneuvering our inflatable boards on a local reservoir. This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a day on the water and escape the Colorado heat.
September 12th, 2020Fee $20/$10
Explore Rocky Mountain National Park’s scenic roadways from the seat of a bicycle! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we bike through the park, stop at overlooks, and coast through the early Fall landscape.
Road Bike RMNPSeptember 19th, 2020Fee $40
First time rock climbing outside? Come experience Colorado’s outdoor climbing scene through a bird’s eye view. Outdoor Pursuits’ staff will provide climbing instruction, technical gear, and transportation.
Outdoor ClimbingOctober 3rd, 2020Fee $35
Recharge HikeOctober 17th, 2020Fee $15/$10
Quarantine has put a spell on us when it comes to screen time. Break away from the glare and join Outdoor Pursuits as we enjoy a technology free hike. Take the time to reconnect with your UNC community, yourself and the natural spaces that surround us.
Weekend Adventure Trips
Thanksgiving atCampus Retreat
Enjoy a stay-cation with Outdoor Pursuits as we take advantage of campus recreation opportunities in our own backyard. This weekend retreat is the perfect opportunity to make connections through new skills included but not limited to frolfing, rock climbing, local bike rides, and team games.
Nov. 25th - 27th, 2020Fee TBD
Join Outdoor Pursuits as we kayak down Nothern Colorado’s Poudre River. The afternoon includes a 3.5hr guided paddle down local rapids with instruction and equipment provided. If you have never kayaked fast water before, now is the perfect opportunity to dive in. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Whitewater KayakingAugust 29th, 2020Fee $70/$60
Open Water SwimSeptember 24th, 2020Fee $10
Looking for a way to take an afternoon dip after a long week of classes and Colorado heat? Relax with us as we spend a late afternoon at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins swimming, lounging on the beach, and watching for wildlife.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Join Outdoor Pursuits mid-week to learn the basics, plus some tips and tricks, to maneuvering our inflatable boards on a local reservoir. This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a day on the water and escape the Colorado heat.
September 12th, 2020Fee $15
Join Outdoor Pursuits on this mid week adventure to Fort Collins for a quick outdoor rock climbing experience. Climbing routes are beginner friendly and all technical equipment will be provided with registration.
Outdoor ClimbingSeptember 22th, 2020Fee $20
Evening HikeSeptember 29th, 2020Fee $10
Make time in your busy weekly schedule for an afternoon hike! There’s no better way to break up the week than with a break on trail. Join Outdoor Pursuits for a beginner friendly, local hike.
Mountain BikingOctober 6th, 2020Fee $20
Time to expand your biking skills with an exciting ride on local trails. Mountain biking is a great way to explore outdoor spaces regular bikes cannot venture into. All skill levels are welcomed.
There is no better way to get in some light cardio than on a trail! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we go for a leisurely jog/ run on local trails. All experience levels are welcomed.
Trail RunningOctober 1st, 2020Fee $10
Nothern Colorado is booming with commercial climbing gyms! Commercial gyms provide a variety of climbing styles all under the same roof including top roping, sport climbing, and bouldering. Join us as we spent the evening at Ascent Studio Climbing and Fitness in Fort Collins.
Nothern Colorado is booming with commercial climbing gyms! Commercial gyms provide a variety of climbing styles all under the same roof including top roping, sport climbing, and bouldering. Join us as we spent the evening at Ascent Studio Climbing and Fitness in Fort Collins.
November 6th, 2020Fee $12
Join Outdoor Pursuits as we kayak down Nothern Colorado’s Poudre River. This late afternoon trip includes a 3.5hr guided paddle down local rapids with instruction and equipment provided. If you have never kayaked fast water before, now is the perfect opportunity to dive in. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Whitewater KayakingSeptember 3rd, 2020Fee $70/$60
Mid Week Adventure Trips
Have you ever wanted to learn how to frolf, otherwise known as frisbee golf? UNC has their own 9 hole course right on campus. Join us for an afternoon on campus of practicing a different kind of hole in one!
Learn to FrolfSeptember 2nd, 2020Fee Free
Most yoga classes use floor mats, but our Outdoor Pursuits yoga class uses stand up paddle boards! Expand your yoga skills from atop a SUP in the Campus Rec pool with an hour of yoga led by a Goup Fitness instructor.
Join Outdoor Pursuits as we go over the basics to belaying and top roping on a climbing wall. This is the perfect opportunity to get hands on experience, quality practice time, and small group instruction from our Climbing Wall Staff.
Belay OrientationOctober 1st, 2020Fee Free
Outdoor Pursuits introduces our new biweekly outdoor series. Hammock Hangouts feature a new topic ever session that highlight outdoor skills, social justice in the outdoors, and creative workshops to name a few. Hammocks, picnic blankets, and camp chairs will be provided or you can bring your own.
Hammock HangoutsBiweekly: Sept. 10th & 22nd
Oct. 8th & 27th
Fee Free
Arts and crafts meets the outdoors as a classroom with Outdoor Pursuits’ Paint in the Park. Painting supplies and instruction will be provided as we spend the afternoon painting a local park-scape!
Paint in the ParkSeptember 18th, 2020Fee $20
Join Outdoor Pursuits as we take a leisurely bike ride to the Greeley Farmers’ Maret downtown. There are plenty of fresh snacks to take advantage of! Consider bringing a reusable bag to transport fresh produce and goods back home. Bikes and helmets included.
Bike to Farmers’ MarketSeptember 19th, 2020Fee Free
There is nothing more rewarding than a sweet treat after a bike ride! Our bike ride destination will be at stop at Jerry J’s bakery in downtown Greeley for cupcakes and more. Bikes and helmets provided if needed.
Cake and CruiseOctober 14th, 2020Fee $5
Join Outdoor Pursuits as we venture into the Greeley community to lend a hand with different community-based projects. This is the perfect opportunity to make connections with organizations in Greeley and contribute your skills and passion around helping others.
