The Outdoor Pursuits Center is one of the most exciting aspects of the CRCT. There is always something exciting going on so be sure to check out these awesome features:
Climbing Wall
Climbers of all skill levels will enjoy the indoor three-story, natural look.
Trip Series
Faculty/staff, students, and community members are invited to join scheduled trips all over the country. Enjoy kayaking, skiing, white water rafting, hiking, camping and more with old and new friends! Click here for the 2011-2012 schedule. All prices include equipment and transportation.
Equipment Rental
If you want to get outdoors on your own, you can rent your equipment from Outdoor Pursuits! Camping gear, canoes, kayaks, and more are available.
Note: Non-UAB affiliates will need to book over the phone until new pricing structure takes effect Aug 1st, 2011.
Outdoor Education
Our goal is to teach beginners how to enjoy new activities safely in the outdoors. Click here for the latest education class.
Important Note: *Outdoor Pursuits - Office Hours on Wednesdays will be by appointment only.
Attention: Click here for Outdoor Pursuits - Holiday Hours
- spring 2012 trips
- summer 2012 trips
Complete List of Spring 2012 Trips |
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| "The Pit" Festival: ice climbing, WI (MLK, Jr. Holiday) - Jan. 13-16, 2012
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We have found a new great location for our ice climbing trip! We will now be climbing in Iowa on ice covered silo's! A great bonus of this new location is that it has a warming house only yards away from the climbing. This is an opportunity for the beginner to experience ice climbing in the top rope environment. Equipment and hotel lodging are included in the cost of trip. We will be hitting the ice on both Saturday and Sunday, giving you lots of practice and experience on different types of ice. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jan 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jan. 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Return: Jan. 16, 2012
Prices
Student: $215
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $235
Others: $255
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| Tumbling Rock: wild caving, AL - Jan. 28, 2012 (Sat.) back to top |
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Tumbling Rock Cave is one of Alabama's best kept secrets! Spend the day on a guided hike through the cave's many passages. Head through the Great Hall of Mysteries to check out Kings Showers; at 465' it is Alabama's largest waterfall! Be sure to pack a lunch to eat when you get to the Christmas tree formation. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jan 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jan 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Return: Jan 28, 2012
Prices
Student: $40
Faculty/Staff/Alumni:$50
Others: $60
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| Sugar Mountain: skiing, NC - Feb. 3-5, 2012 back to top |
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Here’s a great opportunity for a quick break at the start of the semester. Sugar Mountain offers a multitude of runs for all skill levels, including a one and a half mile run and a vertical drop of 1200 ft.
Trip fee covers transportation, lodging, lift tickets, and ski rental. Meals and clothing are the responsibility of the participant. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jan 31, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Feb 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Return: Feb 5, 2011
Prices
Student: $330
Faculty/Staff90/Alumni: $350
Others: $370
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| 2nd Annual Wall Crawl Climbing Competition - Feb 11 (Sat), 2012 back to top |
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Come and join us for the UAB 2nd Annual Wall Crawl Climbing Competition. Climbers of all ages and abilities can come and show their skills. The competition will be divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced brackets for both male and female. Competition will feature both bouldering and top-rope climbing. The champions of each division will get to pick from our selection of great prizes. |
Click here for 2nd Annual Wall Crawl Results |
| Talladega National Forest: backpacking, AL - Feb 24-26, 2012 back to top |
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The Talladega National Forest covers 392,567 acres and is located at the southern edge of the Appalachian Mountains. In addition, the Cheaha Wilderness preserves 7,500 acres of the Talladega National Forests natural wealth! Join this easy backpacking trip with a new group of fun folks. Don’t miss this opportunity to backpack this incredibly beautiful area of rugged mountains, forests, waterfalls, and streams. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Feb 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Feb 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Feb 26, 2012
Prices
Students: $30
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $40
Others: $50
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| Sand Rock: climbing, AL - Mar 3 (Sat), 2012 back to top |
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Come and join us for a great climbing trip designed for climbers of all skill levels. This is an opportunity for the beginner to experience outdoor climbing in the top rope environment and for an experienced climber to climb at one of Alabama's best climbing locations. This sandstone climbing area includes a series of tall boulders strewn along the side of the mountain varying in height from 30 feet to 90 feet. The trip will be run by experienced UAB trip leaders and a certified rock climbing guide. Equipment is included in the cost of the trip. So come and join us on the rocks and have a great experience. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Feb 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Return: Mar 3, 2012
Prices
Students: $40
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $50
Others: $60
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| Mulberry River: kayaking, AL (PRE-TRIP COURSE REQUIRED) - Mar 10 (Sat), 2012 back to top |
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Paddle open kayaks down one of Alabama’s best white water rivers; the Mulberry Fork of the Warrior River. Just one hour from Birmingham you’ll find scenery and fun rapids. Weather permitting we’ll have a chance to watch part of the Mulberry Fork Canoe and Kayak race. All equipment is included. Come boating with us. This trip is geared towards new paddlers. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM or 11:00 AM
Return: Mar 10, 2012
Prices
Students: $40
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $50
Others: $60
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| Cahaba River: paddling, AL- Mar 11 (Sun), 2012 back to top |
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Spend the day on the river. This will be an enjoyable run for someone looking for excitement, but it is also gentle enough for a beginner. You'll paddle through beautiful Alabama forests with scenic islands and rock outcroppings. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Return: Mar 11, 2012
Prices
Students: $20
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $30
Others: $40
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| Slot Canyons: backpacking, UT/AZ (Spring Break) - Mar 16-25, 2012 back to top |
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Join this trip as we will be hiking into some of the most beautiful slot canyons in the world. Slot canyons including buckskin gulch, one of the longest in North America with a width of less than 10 feet wide for most of it length and cliffs that reach 500 feet high above you. Also this trip gives participants an opportunity of a lifetime to admire what is considered one of the natural Wonders of the World, the grandiose Grand Canyon. Spend your spring break exploring through some of the most beautiful terrain that Arizona and Utah have to offer. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 16 , 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Mar 25 , 2012
Prices
Students: $350
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $370
Others: $390
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| Cumberland Island: sea kayaking, GA (Spring Break) - Mar 22 -25, 2012 back to top |
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Great new trip destination!
Horn Island
Kayak the Mississippi Sound nine miles to the white sugar sands of Horn Island. Spend two nights backcountry camping under the open Gulf sky. Enjoy exploring the beaches, groves and lagoons of the island with a chance to see osprey, dolphins, turtles, pelicans and other wildlife. This is a great experience for those paddlers seeking an escape during spring break. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar 13 , 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Return: Mar 25 , 2012
Prices
Students: $170
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $190
Others: $210
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| Cumberland Plateau Falls: hiking, TN - Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2012 back to top |
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The Cumberland Plateau lies just west of the Appalachian Mountains and is home to scores of beautiful waterfalls. Many of these fall over large cliffs into beautiful rock amphitheaters including Fall Creek Falls, which is the largest single plunge waterfall east of the Rockies. Spend this spring weekend hiking among these beautiful gorges and waterfalls with Outdoor Pursuits |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar 27 , 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Return: Apr 1, 2012
Prices
Students: $40
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $50
Others: $60
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| Gulf Islands: beach camping & kayaking, FL - Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2012 back to top |
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Didn't get enough time at the beach over Spring Break? Join us as we travel to Johnson's Beach in Perdido Keys, Florida. Johnson's Beach is one of the few beaches in the region that allows individuals to camp on the beach! Spend the weekend in the sun paddling in the Big Lagoon or the Gulf of Mexico to surrounding islands and peninsulas. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Mar 27 , 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Mar 30, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Apr 1, 2012
Prices
Students: $40
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $50
Others: $60
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| Fontana, Smoky Mountains: canoe & backpacking, NC - Apr 13-15, 2012 back to top |
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Canoe across beautiful Fontana Lake to the town of Proctor, a ghost town abandoned when Fontana Lake flooded the road leading to the town. Explore the remains of Proctor then backpack up a trail surrounded by vibrant spring foliage along a cascading mountain stream. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Apr 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Apr 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Apr 15, 2012
Prices
Students: $50
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $60
Others: $70
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| Walls of Jericho: hiking, AL - Apr 14 (Sat), 2012 back to top |
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Come hike the Walls of Jericho, known to many as the “Grand Canyon of the south!” Travel to the bottom of its 50-yard-wide limestone bowl and look up at the 200 ft tall cliffs on each side. Become captivated by the cathedral-like beauty of the Walls of Jericho in Jackson County, Alabama. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Apr 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Apr 14, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Return: Apr 14, 2012
Prices
Students: $20
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $30
Others: $40
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| Bartam Canoe Trail: canoeing, AL - Apr 20-22, 2012 back to top |
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Join Outdoor Pursuits as we paddle the rivers and waterways of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. This river delta is the second largest in the nation, encompassing a 10-mile wide marsh, cypress-tupelo swamp, and bottomland hardwood ecosystem. The Bartram Canoe Trail, with its floating platform campsites and beautiful flatwater paddling, is truly one of Alabama's finest outdoor recreation experiences. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Apr 17, 2012 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Apr 20, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Return: Apr 22, 2012
Prices
Students: $40
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $50
Others: $60
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| Pisgah National Forest: backpacking, NC - Apr 27-29, 2012 back to top |
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Pisgah National Forest also known as "The Land of Waterfalls" is one of the great natural resources of the United States and a favorite playground of it's people. Take this opportunity to backpack an area of the country that houses treeless mountain tops offering views for up to 70 miles or more in some areas. These treeless mountaintops in the Pisgah National Forest draw people from afar due to their sweeping views and alpine-like appearance. Other popular amenities in Pisgah National Forest include Looking Glass Rock and Looking Glass Falls (a 65 ft. waterfall). |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Apr 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Apr 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Return: Apr 29, 2012
Prices
Students: $50
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $60
Others: $70
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| Great Smoky Mountains: backpacking, NC - May 17-20, 2012 back to top |
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to treks that require backcountry camping. The Smokies offer a great getaway in the foothills of the Appalachain Mountains complete with diverse plant and animal life and beautiful views of waterfalls. Transportation, equipment, skill leaders, and park fees are included in the cost of the trip. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: May 15 , 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: May 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: May 20, 2012
Prices
Students: $60
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $70
Others: $80
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Complete List of Summer 2012 Trips |
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| Cahaba River Lilies: paddling, AL - June 2, 2012
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Take this opportunity to see one of Alabama's most beautiful natural sights. The shoal lily also called the Cahaba Lily, transforms the river into a floral delight as blooms dot the river from mid may to mid June. This will be an enjoyable run for someone looking for excitement, but it is also gentle enough for a beginner. You'll paddle through beautiful Alabama forests with scenic islands and rock outcroppings. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: May 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jun. 2, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Return: Jun. 2, 2012
Prices
Student: $30
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $40
Others: $50
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| Nantahala, Hiwassee: boating & biking, NC/TN - June 7-10, 2012 back to top |
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Enjoy 2 rivers and great mountain biking. On Friday, paddle the Hiwassee River. On Saturday, paddle the exciting Nantahala River with its scenic beauty and thrilling whitewater. Eight plus miles of constant waves, swift and clear, make the Nantahala River a delight for almost all ages. On Sunday, mountain bike one of the top single-track trails in the country, Tsali! Ride through trails that meander through mixed pine and hardwoods on a peninsula stretching out over Fontana Lake. Bikes and boats included in the cost of the trip. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jun 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jun 7, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Jun 10, 2012
Prices
Student: $130
Faculty/Staff/Alumni:$140
Others: $150
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| Ocoee: whitewater rafting, TN - June 23, 2012 (Sat.) back to top |
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Enjoy a thrilling day white water rafting the Ocoee River. Tumbling through a spectacular scenic gorge in the Cherokee National Forest, the middle Ocoee plunges 269 feet over five miles. Paddlers must maneuver through crashing waves, around treacherous boulders & over steep ledges. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jun. 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jun. 23, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Return: Jun. 23, 2011
Prices
Student: $80
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $90
Others: $100
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| Colorado Fourteeners: hiking, CO - June 29-July 8, 2012 back to top |
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Have you ever wanted to stand at the highest point in the Rockies? Join us in colorful Colorado as we hike to the top of Mt. Elbert at an elevation of 14,433ft! We will explore the beautiful Sawatch Range and day hike near Twin Lakes and other central Colorado areas. This trip is a must do for both the aspiring mountaineer and nature lover alike. Become a 14er! |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jun. 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jun 29, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Jul. 8, 2012
Prices
Students: $350
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $370
Others: $390
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| Grand Canyon: backpacking, AZ - July 13-22, 2012 back to top |
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Come join us on an incredible trip to the Grand Canyon, a powerful and inspiring landscape, that overwhelms your senses through its immense size; 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep. Enjoy a day atop the rim at Grand Canyon National Park. See breath taking views of the Colorado River and the sheer size of the canyon itself. As you backpack down the canyon enjoy the beautiful colors of the terrain and check off what is, to many, a lifelong goal. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jul. 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Jul. 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Return: Jul. 22, 2012
Prices
Students: $350
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $370
Others: $390
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| Denali National Park: backpacking, AK - Aug. 3-12), 2012 back to top |
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Join us as we take a week to hike the transforming landscapes of Denali National Park in Alaska. The immense mountains and various wild life is sure to have you inspired while you hike around Wonder Lake. Escape the southern heat and relax in the cool Alaskan atmosphere as you spend, what will be, the greatest week of your summer in Denali National Park. Be sure to remember your camera for this remarkable event. |
Important Dates
Pre-Trip Meeting: Jul. 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM, CRCT 290
Departure: Aug. 3, 2012 at 6:00 AM
Return: Aug. 12, 2012
Prices
Students: $1400
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $1500
Others: $1600
Trip Itinerary |
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