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The Outdoor Pursuits Trips Program is one of the most fun ways to meet new friends while exploring the natural wonders of the northwest. Whether you are backpacking down Hell's Canyon, surfing the Oregon coast, hiking a full moon snowshoe trip, you will experience community and camaraderie on these student trips. 

Outdoor Pursuits is a college department that focuses on creating wilderness experiences for NIC students and the community.  Our staff will offer guidance and instruction, making our trips a great place for people to try an activity for the first time.  

The trip cost covers transportation, group gear, and any pertinent instruction. Participants will be responsible for their personal gear such as clothing, water bottles, etc. In some cases, group food is included.

To sign up for a trip, click the link below, log in using your NIC credentials, and proceed like you would buying anything online.  Trips have limited space, so sign up soon to claim your spot. 

If you have any questions, you can stop by our offices in the Outdoor Center in McLain Hall, give us a call at 208-769-7809, or email terry.brinton@nic.edu .   

ENTER PROMO CODE "freetrip22" TO REDEEM ONE FREE TRIP COURTESY OF YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT!

APPLICABLE ONLY TO NIC STUDENTS, MUST HAVE ONLY ONE TRIP IN CART, AVAILABLE UNTIL FUNDING RUNS OUT

Spring Trips 2023

Date Trip Times Cost
1/12, 1/13
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
Thurs 5:30pm -8:30pm, Fri 7am-4pm

$35 

1/20 Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
Fri 8am-4pm
$10
2/2, 2/4
Avalanche Awareness
Thurs 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 7am-4pm $75
2/3
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
Fri 8am-4pm$10
2/6 Full Moon Snowshoe
Mon 4:30pm-8pm $15
2/10 Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Fri 8am-4pm $10
2/24 Backcountry Skiing and SnowboardingFri 8am-4pm $10
2/25 Cross Country Skiing
Sat 9am-2pm $30
3/1, 3/3
Avalanche Awareness Wed  5:30pm-8:30pm, Fri 7am-4pm $75
3/4-5 Winter Hut Overnight Sat 9am-Sun 3pm $55
3/17 Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Fri 8am-4pm $10
3/18 Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
Sat 8am-5pm
 Free
3/25-29
Spring Break Backpacking in Hell's Canyon
Sat 7am-Wed 6pm

$140

4/4 Whitewater Rafting on the Spokane River
Tues 10am-4pm $15
4/6-9 Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding in the Wallowa Mountains
Thurs 6am- Sun 6pm $80
4/15-16 Whitewater Rafting on the Grand Ronde River
Sat 6am -Sun 7pm $60
 4/18Whitewater Rafting on the Spokane River Tues 10am-4pm $15
 4/27-30Surfing on the Oregon Coast Thurs 6am-Sun 6pm $140
 5/2Whitewater Rafting on the Moyie River
 Tues 8am-4pm $35

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