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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. From backpacking to high mountain lakes, to surfing the Oregon coast, to 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 food and personal gear such as clothing, water bottles, etc. 

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 jacob.rothrock@nic.edu.   

Spring Trips 2022

Date Trip Times Cost
1/11 Smores! In Front of the SUB! Tue 11am-1pm free
1/14 Full Moon Snowshoeing and Hot Chocolate
Fri 6pm-9pm $15
1/15Avalanche AwarenessSat 6am-4pm $75
1/22Introduction to Backcountry Ski and Snowboard
Sat 7am-4pm$75
1/27 Ski Tuning Lessons
Thurs 12pm-2pm $10
1/29 Snowshoe Basics
Sat 9am-2pm $30
2/4 Backcountry SkiingFri 7am-10am  $10
2/5 Cross Country Ski Basics
Sat 9am-2pm $30
2/14 Full Moon Snowshoeing and Hot Chocolate
Mon 6pm-9pm $15
2/18 Backcountry Skiing Fri 7am-10am $10
2/26 Introduction to Backcountry Ski and Snowboard
Sat 7am - Sun 4pm $75
3/11 Dutch Oven Cooking
Fri 10am-1pm $30
3/12-13 Winter Hut Overnight Camping Sat 7am - Sun 6pm $35
3/19-20 Wilderness First Aid Sat-Sun 8am-5pm $245
3/26-4/1 Spring Break Backpacking
Sat 8am - Thurs 6pm $75
4/7-10Wallowa Backcountry Ski/SnowboardThurs 5am - Sun 6pm$80
4/16-17Whitewater Rafting on the Grand Ronde River
Sat 7am - Sun 6pm$60
4/21-24Surfing On the Oregon CoastThurs 5am - Sun 6pm$175
4/30-5/1Overnight Canoe Camping on the Chain Lakes
Sat 7am - Sun 6pm $45

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