Trips and Clinics

Guided trips are offered throughout the semester. Most trips are geared towards entry level activities and aim to teach participants baseline knowledge of the activity. Gear, guides, and a ride are included.

 Spring 2018 Trips/Clinics Schedule of Events

The following trip schedule is “tentative” and is subject to change for any reason.  Trips are also subject to being cancelled due to low participant turnout.  The deadline to signup for a trip is typically the Wednesday before weekend of the event.  Call the Outdoor Recreation office at 205-348-7045 for questions about the kayak sessions.  Prices are listed as: Members|Nonmembers

• February 3 | T-Town Pull Down Climbing Competition | $30 |Deadline February 3
• February 10 | Tumbling Rock Caving | $35/$45 |Deadline February 7
• February 22| Ultra Light Hiking Clinic | Free |Deadline February 19
• February 24 | Horse Pens 40 Bouldering | $35/$45 |Deadline February 21
• February 25 | Camp Cooking Class | $5 |Deadline February 21
• March 1 | Full Moon Canoe Paddle | $30/$40 |Deadline February 26
• March 3 | Palisades Climbing | $35/$45|Deadline February 28
• March 3 | Tannehill Iron Works Mountain Biking | $35/$45 |Deadline February 28
• March 24 – 25 | Moundville Star Gazing and Camping | $75/$90|Deadline March 21
• March 29 | Full Moon Canoe Paddle | $30/$40|Deadline March 26
• April 6 – 8 | Swim with Manatees in Florida | $150/$170|Deadline April 2
• April 14 | Ocoee Whitewater Rafting | $60/$75|Deadline April 11
• April 14 | Oak Mountain Local Day Hike | $25/$35|Deadline April 11
• April 19 – 22 | Arkansas Regional Adventure Programming Conference | $120/$140 |Deadline April 16

Reserving Your Spot

Your spot is not reserved on any trip until you have:
• Paid the trip fee/deposit
• Completed the University Recreation Release of liability/medical form

Pre-Trip Meetings

Pre-trip meetings and preparation are mandatory for all participants. If you cannot attend during the scheduled time, it is your responsibility to reschedule with your trip leader(s). You may be prevented from going on a trip due to non-participation in pre-trip meetings and preparations.

Deposits

Deposits toward any/all trips or courses are non-refundable. Deposits are non-refundable because planning requires reservations and preparations for a set number of participants, and if that number changes it increases expenses for the remaining participants.

Cancellation Policy

• UA Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to cancel a program due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or extenuating circumstances. In the event a program must be cancelled, a full refund will be provided.
• Participant cancellations/registration withdrawal ten (10) business days prior to an event or trip will result in a 90% refund or credit. However, a 10% administrative fee will be charged. Refunds for cash and check transactions will be in the form of a check issued by the UA Accounts Payable Department (this may take several weeks to process). Credit/Debit transactions will be refunded to the original puchasing credit/debit account.
• Participant cancellations/registration withdrawal on a trip or course with less than ten business days notice will result in no refund.
Unforeseen Circumstances: Due to the unpredictability of nature and other unforseeable circumstances, trip locations, times, dates, and the method of travel are subject to change with or without notification.

For more information about any of the trips, please contact the Outdoor Recreation office at 205-348-7045 or email at: outdoor.recreation@ua.edu