Upcoming Trips

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Western National Parks Expedition

Traverse the varied ecosystems of the American West during this two-week long spring expedition. From the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, you'll hike, mountain bike, climb, and raft through some of the most impressive vistas on Earth. The expedition focuses on enhancing outdoor skills and learning how to apply those skills in specific environments. 

Read about the 2019 trip "Expedition into the Wild: National Parks in the American West"

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    Trip Information

    Date: May 2023

    Faculty: Katie Wall, Outdoor Recreation Management

    Cost: TBD
    Note: Students must pay deposit to register for the course.  

    National Parks:
    Grand Canyon, Zion, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Arches, Tetons, Yellowstone

    Registration: Contact Program Coordinator for Outdoor Recreation Management Katie Wall

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    Sample Itinerary

    This itinerary is subject to change. 

    • Day 1 - Travel
    • Day 2 - Grand Canyon, hiking/camping
    • Day 3 - Grand Canyon, hiking/camping
    • Day 4 - Zion, hiking/camping
    • Day 5 - Bryce, hiking/camping
    • Day 6 - Capital Reef, hiking
    • Day 7 - Canyonlands, hiking/camping
    • Day 8 - Canyonlands, hiking/camping
    • Day 9 - Moab, canyoneering
    • Day 10 - Moab, whitewater rafting
    • Day 11 - Moab, mountain biking/horseback riding
    • Day 12 - Moab, standup paddleboarding, kayaking
    • Day 13 - Travel
    • Day 14 - Tetons, hiking
    • Day 15 - Yellowstone, hiking
    • Day 16 - Yellowstone, hiking
    • Day 17 - Travel

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New Zealand Wildlife Rehabilitation Expedition

This trip, led by Nina Fischesser, director of the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, allows students to explore the diverse culture and wildlife of the island nation. Students will have the opportunity to care for native New Zealand wildlife, restore habitates for yellow-eyed penguins (the second most endangered penguin in the world), hike the Franz Josef Glacier, ride horses on the beach, learn about Māori culture, and much more. 

The course will meet weekly during the Fall 2023 semester and will culminate in a travel experience in December 2023.

Read about the 2020 trip

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Winter Break Ocean Water Skills Expedition

Join Outdoor Recreation Management for the Winter Break Ocean Water Skills Expedition. Sail, stand-up paddle board, scuba dive, and snorkel in the Belize over Winter Break. Previous trip locations have included Baja and the Bahamas. 

The course will meet weekly during the Fall 2023 semester and will culminate in a travel experience in December 2023.

Read about the 2022 Bahamas Ocean Water Skills Expedition

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    Trip Information

    Length: Two weeks in December 2023

    Faculty: Katie Wall, Outdoor Recreation Management

    Cost: TBD
    Note: Students must pay deposit to register for the course.  

    Certifications Received:
    PADA Scuba—Open Water Diver
    American Sailing Association (ASA)—Basic Keelboat, Coastal Cruising, and Bareboat Skipper

    Registration: Contact Program Coordinator for Outdoor Recreation Management Katie Wall

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    Sample Itinerary

    This itinerary is subject to change.

      • Day 1 - Travel
      • Day 2 - Surfing 
      • Day 3 - Mountain Biking
      • Day 4 - Stand-up Paddleboarding
      • Day 5 - Snorkeling
      • Day 6 - Scuba Diving
      • Day 7 - Scuba Diving 
      • Day 8 - Sea Kayaking
      • Day 9 - Sailing
      • Day 10 - Sailing
      • Day 11 - Sailing
      • Day 12 - Sailing
      • Day 13 - Travel


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Ski Industry Professional Development Trip

Join the Outdoor Recreation Management program for the international Outdoor Retailer conference, the largest global B2B trade event show in North America serving the outdoor industry. Here you’ll meet with industry professionals, view new equipment and products, and attend educational presentations about the outdoor retail industry.

Previous trips have included tours of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), National Ability Center, Doppelmayr, and Professional Ski Instructors of America/American Association of Snowboard Instructors headquarters (PSIA-AASI)’s Headquarters.

You’ll travel to several resorts for behind-the-scenes tours meeting with mountain operations, marketing, ski/ride school, and ski patrol directors and managers. Previous trips have included visits to Arapahoe Basin, Brighton, Copper Mountain, Loveland, Silverton Mountain, Snowbird, Taos, Telluride, and Winter Park.

Read about the January 2023 trip to Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Trip Information

    Length: 9–10 day trip in late January 2024

    Recommended for: Ski Industry Business and Instruction, Outdoor Recreation Management, and Business Administration majors and minors. Preference will be given to Ski Industry Business and Instruction students as spots are very limited. 

    Faculty: Katie Wall, Outdoor Recreation Management

    Cost:  TBD Final price is dependent on student enrollment and resort locations. 
    Includes flight, ground transportation, lodging, Outdoor Retailer admissions, and most ski resort fees (meals not included). 

    Locations:
    Colorado, Utah
    4–5 Ski Resort Behind-the-Scenes Tours (dependent on student interest and needs)

    Prerequisites: Intermediate skiing or snowboarding experience.

    Course Credits Received: Three Outdoor Recreation Management credits (skills fundamentals) or three Ski Industry Business and Instruction credits. 

    Registration: Contact Katie Wall

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    Sample Itinerary

    This itinerary is subject to change.

    • Day 1 - Travel
    • Day 2 - Resort 1
    • Day 3 - Resort 2
    • Day 4 - Outdoor Retailer Show
    • Day 5 - Resort 3
    • Day 6 - Industry Facility Tour
    • Day 7 - Industry Facility Tour
    • Day 8 - Resort 4
    • Day 9 - Resort 5
    • Day 10 - Travel

Spring Break Expedition 2024

Location TBD